Category: Events

Freestore Foodbank Hunger Walk 2026


Freestore Foodbank supports hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations in the tristate area — including NEEDS! You can join their fight against hunger by participating in the Hunger Walk and 5K this Memorial Day.

Click HERE to join the NEEDS team! Whether you register to walk or simply make a donation, you’ll be helping the Freestore and NEEDS to provide food to hungry families in our community.

For full event details, visit the Hunger Walk website.

Stuff the Sleigh with Chow Now Pantry!


The SPCA Cincinnati’s Chow Now Pantry program provides much of the pet food NEEDS is able to offer to families seeking our help. Organizers note, “Our goal is to keep people and pets together! Pets give hope and comfort that everyone deserves, especially through challenging times.”

You can help by joining the Stuff the Sleigh project! Now through December 28, donate in person or online to help the Chow Now Pantry and its partners — including NEEDS — care for animals and the people who love them.

Buy a Duck, Feed a Child!


Freestore Foodbank supports over 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations in the tristate area — including NEEDS. You can join their fight against hunger by participating in this year’s Rubber Duck Regatta!

This virtual event is a great opportunity to help feed our neighbors, with each purchase of five ducks providing up to 75 meals. Participants have the chance to win prizes ranging from a $10,000 grand prize to weekly grocery or gas money for a year.

Click HERE to join the fun!

Now Through September 30: Student Assistance Drive


NEEDS is holding our annual Student Assistance Drive!

In just a few weeks, students in the Deer Park, Sycamore, Princeton, and Silverton districts will return to school – but many families in these districts cannot afford school supplies or other essentials. NEEDS is seeking gift cards and monetary donations to help these families. Gift cards and funds give school administrators flexibility to assist students with a variety of needs throughout the year, from school supplies and transportation to food and warm clothing. You can help!

What to donate:
– Gift cards from stores such as Walmart, Target, and Kroger
– Visa and Mastercard gift cards
– Shell gas cards (many families live in areas where busing is not available)
– Check (marked for Student Assistance Drive)

Please drop off your donation during our open hours (Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-1:00), or mail your gift card or check to:
NEEDS
c/o Kenwood Baptist Church
8341 Kenwood Rd
Cincinnati OH 45236

You can also donate through PayPal on our website: https://cincyneeds.org/donate-volunteer/

Please donate by September 30. Thank you!

Freestore Foodbank Hunger Walk 2025


Freestore Foodbank supports over 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, and other organizations in the tristate area — including NEEDS! You can join their fight against hunger by participating in the Hunger Walk and 5K this Memorial Day.

Click HERE to join the NEEDS team! Whether you register to walk or simply make a donation, you’ll be helping the Freestore and NEEDS to provide food to hungry families in our community.

For full Hunger Walk details, visit cincinnatihungerwalk.org

The Piggest Raffle Ever!


Want to support NEEDS – and win cash? The Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon’s Piggest Raffle Ever is the perfect opportunity!

Simply visit piggestraffleever.com, choose NEEDS as your charity to support, and select the number of tickets (or “pigs”) you’d like to purchase. Each ticket is $5, and 100% of proceeds go directly to your selected charity. No running required!

On May 3, the grand prize winner will receive $5000 – with an additional $5000 awarded to their charity!

NEEDS Pantry Advent Calendar


Help NEEDS provide food and personal care items to our less fortunate neighbors – one day at a time during Advent! Please add each day’s item to a shopping bag as you prepare to celebrate Christmas. Then drop off your bag at NEEDS during our open hours (Tuesday / Thursday 9:00-1:00).

Merry Christmas!

Now Through September 30: Student Assistance Drive


NEEDS is holding our annual Student Assistance Drive!

In just a few weeks, students in the Deer Park, Sycamore, and Princeton districts will return to school – but many families in these districts cannot afford school supplies, or even necessities like food and clothing. NEEDS is seeking donations of gift cards and money to help purchase supplies for the beginning of the school year, and to provide students with warm winter clothing in December. You can help!

What to donate:
– Gift cards from stores such as Walmart, Target, and Kroger
– Visa and Mastercard gift cards
– Gas cards (many families live in areas where busing is not available)
– Check (marked for Student Assistance Drive)

Please mail your gift card or check to:
NEEDS
c/o Kenwood Baptist Church
8341 Kenwood Rd
Cincinnati OH 45236

You can also donate through PayPal on our website: https://cincyneeds.org/donate-volunteer/

Please donate by September 30. Thank you!

Join NEEDS at MPH Brewing on July 18!


Support NEEDS by enjoying an evening of food and drinks at MPH Brewing! MPH will donate a portion of all proceeds to NEEDS.

When: Thursday, July 18 from 4:00-10:00
Where: 7880 Remington Rd, Cincinnati OH 45242

Click HERE for more details about MPH. See you there on July 18!

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