Father, Grandfather, and philanthropist Jack Ream sat down for an interview with CoolCleveland Correspondent (and cool granddaughter) Liv Ream, to detail how he got the ball rolling on his mission to end hunger in Tuscarawas County, resulting in his co-founding the Greater Dover New Philadelphia Food Pantry; the largest food pantry in the Akron-Canton Food Bank Region.
Jack recalls his experiences with the church, his community, and how society views social problems.
The Greater Dover New Philadelphia Food Pantry serves approximately 650 families each week, distributing the equivalent of more than 2.37 million meals to its community members annually.
Unlike others, the pantry is fully managed and operated by volunteers. Each week, more than 100 volunteers unload and organize food items, pack boxes, and assist in loading cars. Currently, there is a need for home-delivery volunteers who can use their own vehicles to make the deliveries and have the ability to lift 30-35 pounds.
View the video here.
https://www.facebook.com/DNPFoodPantry/
Liv Ream is the Arts and Entertainment Editor for the University of Akron publication The Buchtelite, founded in 1889. She is majoring in Public Relations and spends her time writing, painting, and forcing her friends to participate in her experimental horror projects. Liv plans on pursuing a career in journalism and the arts.
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