News Release

WARSAW — Combined Community Services is proud to announce the annual Food-A-Thon 2023, a community-driven initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity among Kosciusko County residents.

The event is scheduled for from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the CCS office located at 1195 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.

People may drop off the following items during the event: bread, pasta, rice, beans, canned fruit, rice pudding, coffee, long-life milk, Ovaltine, tea, juice, cake mix, mac and cheese, soups, pasta sauce, pancake mix, syrup, Pop-Tarts, oatmeal, box dinners, cereal, honey, jam, peanut butter and other canned items, diapers, baby wipes, unopened baby formula, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes and deodorant.

Families in our community are grappling with the stress of not knowing how they will feed their families from week to week. The Food-A-Thon 2023 is a beacon of hope for them, providing much-needed food supplies through the generous donations of community members.

“We understand the hardships that many of our neighbors are facing, and we believe that no one should worry about their next meal,” said CCS Director of Emergency Services Tim Frame. “Through Food-A-Thon, we aim to stock our pantry and bridge the gap in needed donations, ensuring that we can continue to serve our community effectively.”

Follow the Food-A-Thon on Facebook at facebook.com/@ccsgives and share about the generosity of the community so even more people know how to get involved! For any questions or further information about the Food-A-Thon 2023, please contact CCS at (574) 269-6019 or visit www.ccsgives.com.