Ending Hunger in Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain Counties Volume IX • Issue II • Summer 2010

 GENEROUS H ELPINGS:  GENEROUS H ELPINGS  AGENCY SPOTLIGHT:  SEARCH SECOND HARVEST’S

A CULINARY EVENT SPECIAL GUEST WE CARE WE SHARE MEMBER AGENCY DIRECTORY
AARÓN SÁNCHEZ MINISTRIES
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clients. Clients choose from ten to

Summertime
Farmers
Markets are
in Full Swing
It must be summer when the
beautiful green fields begin to show
the arrival of refreshing and nutritious
Ohio grown produce. Those at-risk for
hunger may not have the resources to
access this fresh produce. The
Farmers Market program, operating
from mid-summer through early fall,
provides income eligible households
greater access to field fresh fruits and
vegetables.
The Farmers Market program is a
collaborative effort of Second Harvest
and its’ member agencies. Second
Harvest distributes great quantities of
produce to participating member
agencies and through the member
agency, produce is available to
twelve varieties of fresh fruits and
vegetables. The produce available is
dependent on the season but has
included cucumbers, peppers,
lettuces, cabbage, celery, squash,
onions, corn, radishes, potatoes,
peaches, apples and pears.
Farmers Markets are made possible by
the Ohio Agricultural Clearance
Program — an innovative collective
effort of the Ohio General Assembly;
the Ohio Department of Job and
Family Services; the Ohio Association
of Second Harvest Foodbanks; Ohio
food banks and their network of local
agencies; and Ohio Farmers.
An essential component of the
Farmers Market program is volunteer
participation. Without the efforts of
Second Harvest’s member agencies
and their local community volunteers,
none of the Farmers Markets would be
operational. Please contact Joseph
Hrinda, Agency Relations Coordinator
at 440.960.2265 x232 or
jhrinda@secondharvestfoodbank.org
During the 2009 season, the Farmers Market program
for more information or to volunteer at
provided over 218,600 pounds of fresh fruits and
a Farmers Market in your community.
vegetables to those at-risk for hunger .

THE IMPACT
Volunteers of America Northwest Ohio has seen an increase of 30% in its food pantry
recipients since 2008. Many families who never needed to ask for assistance are
finding the need for a little extra help. Second Harvest allows us to give these families
the little extra help they need, by helping their families with good nutritious meals.
- Sondra Anderson, Director of Homeless Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Brian Sooy, President
Sooy + Co.
Michael Goodman, Vice President
Community Representative
SAVE THE DATE
OCTOBER 3, 2010
Patricia O’Brien, Secretary
The Stocker Foundation
Tim McNeill, Treasurer
Bettcher Industries
John Pluta
Invacare Corp.
Adele Kozar
Catholic Charities
Stephen Lucas
Cynthia McCabe
Lorain County Community College
Deborah Miller
D.S. Miller & Associates, LLC
Mel Miller
Janotta & Herner, Inc.
James E. Peters WHEN The 5th annual Generous Helpings: A Culinary Benefit
Reminger Co., L.P.A.
will be held Sunday, October 3, 2010. Join members
Gayle Reeves Sunday, October 3, 2010
Gayle A. Reeves, L.P.A. from your community for the 5th annual Generous
Donna Williams 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Helpings event. Generous Helpings: A Culinary Benefit
Lorain County Labor Agency
will feature signature dishes of many of Northeast
Ohio’s premiere chefs; special guest chef Aarón
Sánchez; complimenting wines and ales; live music
STAFF WHERE from Roots of American Music; and an exciting silent
Juliana Chase-Morefield
Executive Director Second Harvest Food Bank of auction filled with one-of-a-kind items and
Saberina Burkhammer
North Central Ohio experiences!
Director of Resources
Scott Ciaston 7445 Deer Trail Lane Guests voted throughout
2 0 0 9 AWA R D W I N N E R
Director of Operations
Lee Chorniak Lorain Ohio 44053-1982 the evening for the best
Bernie Naber
Phil Simulcik tasting dish among the
Jim Krugman 440.960.2265 ten participating chefs.
Warehouse Staff
Bill Belcher When the voting closed,
Martin Digby
Dick Schrenkel Chef John Cafarelli of
Rob Shulin Stubby's Pub & Grub in
Drivers TICKETS
Joseph Hrinda Elyria won the award.
Agency Relations Coordinator $50 per person
Dawn Kinsley
Second Harvest is
Customer Service Coordinator Order your tickets today at pleased to welcome
Marcia Kubach giving.secondharvestfoodbank.org
OFAP Outreach Coordinator Chef Cafarelli back to
or by mail in the enclosed Ten participating chefs -
Beverly Lizanich the 5th annual Generous
Agency Relations Manager envelope. Only one could win the
Helpings: A Culinary
Rod McGuire Best Tasting Dish Award.
Food Resource Coordinator Benefit.
Kacy Porter
Administrative Assistant
Becky Wendt
Development Assistant To learn how you can become a partner in ending hunger by sponsoring
Generous Helpings, visit www.secondharvestfoodbank.org

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Special Guest Chef Aarón Sánchez
The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central
Ohio is honored to welcome Chef Aarón Sánchez as
our special guest at the 5th annual Generous
Helpings: A Culinary Event.
The co-star of Food Network’s exciting new series,
Chefs vs. City, Aarón is the owner and executive
chef of restaurant Centrico, located in New York
City, as well as the culinary face behind Tacombi.
The son of celebrated Mexican cooking authority
Zarela Martinez, Aarón’s passion, commitment and
skills have placed him among the country’s leading
contemporary Latin Chefs.
Aarón began his career with the Food Network as co
-host of Melting Pot, where he introduced a national
audience to his technique and creativity with
contemporary interpretations of classic Latino
cuisine. Today Aarón stars on multiple Food
Network shows including: Chefs vs. City, Chopped,
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Next Iron Chef, and more.
In February 2001, Aarón teamed up with Eamon
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Furlong to open Paladar, a pan-Latin inspiration on
the Lower East Side. Funky but chic, Paladar
incorporates the vibrant energy of the neighborhood
with the relaxed intimacy and warmth of a Cuban
Paladar. In its first year, Paladar won Time Out New
York’s 2001 Award for Best New Lower East Side
Restaurant and Best Latin American Restaurant in
their 2002 Eating and Drinking Guide.
In 2004, Aarón opened up Centrico with renowned
restaurateur Drew Nieporent of the Myriad
Restaurant Group (Nobu, Tribeca Grill, etc.). With
the new restaurant, Aarón goes back to his roots to
cook the Mexican food of his childhood with a fresh
interpretation.
In 2005 Aarón was nominated as the “Rising Star
Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation.
The same year he was named one of People
Magazine and People En Espanol’s (the country’s
#1 Latin Magazine) 50 Most Beautiful People.
Aarón is a restaurateur, television personality,
consultant, spokesperson and author. His first book,
La Comida del Barrio was published in May 2003.
His next book is due out in 2010. Aarón makes
international appearances conducting cooking
demos and speaking, where he shares his
knowledge and passion for cooking and Latin
cuisine/culture with thousands of admirers
throughout the year.
When he’s not in the kitchen or shooting his TV
shows Aarón spends most of his time with his
family, playing basketball and traveling the world
exploring different and interesting cultures.
“AARÓN'S PASSION, COMMITMENT
AND SKILLS HAVE PLACED HIM AMONG
THE COUNTRY'S LEADING
CONTEMPORARY LATIN CHEFS.”
 A signature dish at
2010 Generous Helpings Sponsors
a fine restaurant:
Generous Helpings: A Culinary Bon Appétit Supporting Sponsors
$50.00 Benefit would not be possible
without the generosity of our Country Day School

Feeds One. sponsors. Thank You.

Gayle A. Reeves, L.P.A.

Murray & Murray Co., L.P.A.

Toque Blanche Chef Sponsors The Nordson Corporation

A signature dish at Foundation
Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Generous Helpings: P.C. Campana, Inc.
Goodman Beverage Company
$50.00 The Morning Journal
Gourmet Sponsors
Feeds 200. Sooy + Co.
Citizens Banking Company

Key Bank—Nonprofit Services

N o r t h e a s t O h i o ’s P r e m i e r e C h e f s Lorain County Community College

Lorain National Bank

Chef Cesare Avallone Chocolatiere Catherine Pastron
Crush Winebar and Zinc Brasserie Catherine’s Chocolates Mike Bass Ford
Pastry Chef Ann Blackwood Chef Beth Ringlein
Kalahari Resorts EHOVE Career Center
Chef John Caferelli Chef Tim Rotuno
Stubby's Pub & Grub Rotuno's Texas Style Barbeque
Chef Curtis Gamble Chef Jim Smith
Black River Café Towne Center Retirement
Community
Chef Omar Hernandez
Mezcal Tequila Chef John Teleha
Jackalope Lakeside
Chocolatiere Julie Lochowyn
Pomona Chocolates Chef John Todhunter
The Oberlin Inn
Matt Mars & John D'Amico
Chez Francois The Culinary Vegetable Institute
Chef Tim Michitsch DeLuca’s Place in the Park
Lorain County Joint Vocational
School Marconi’s Italian Restaurant

The Premiere Chef Team of Generous Helpings: A Culinary Benefit will

delight every guests’ pallet. Visit our website at secondharvestfoodbank.org
to learn more about each chef and their restaurants or culinary program.

Order your tickets online today at giving.secondharvestfoodbank.org

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Jimmy Davis
The staff and board of directors of
Second Harvest were deeply
saddened to learn of the passing of
our board member, Jimmy Davis, on
July 4, 2010.
It was easy to see when you met
Jimmy how much he cared about his
family and his community. I first
met Jimmy when I had the
opportunity to speak at the Vermilion
Lions Club and remember him as the
guy in the audience who just kept asking question after
question. It made an impact on him that children in our
community didn't have enough to eat and he wanted to be
AGENCY SPOTLIGHT
We Care We Share Ministries, Inc. opened in 2007 with a
small food pantry and a clothing closet. It has since
expanded into a multi faceted organization that serves
hundreds of people on Lorain’s south side. William Hurley
is the Director of this outreach program which is located at
1607 E. 31st Street and is supported by the Amherst
Church of Christ. His passion and commitment for
helping people in the area is almost tangible. Talk to Bill
for five minutes and you know his heart is inextricably tied
to South Lorain. “It’s about what we do and the people
we serve. No one gives these residents the attention they
deserve. It’s all about them.”
The We Care We Share food pantry serves on Tuesday and
Thursday of each week and is open from 1:00 pm to 4:00
pm. Last month the pantry served 638 families. In 2008
We Care We Share added a Monthly Community Lunch as
a way to “bring the community together,” as Bill stated. It
is usually held on the last Saturday of the month from
noon – 2:00 p.m. and serves about 200 people.
To promote family and community togetherness, We Care
We Share began hosting an annual Summer Fun Day: an
afternoon of games, face painting, crafts, and a free
community meal. In addition to their food pantry and hot
meal programs, other great services in the past year have
included: a collaboration with other local groups to give
away over 400 winter coats; tax clinics to help clients file
their taxes for free and get more of their tax refunds back;
a partnership with the OSU Extension in Elyria to offer free
nutrition classes; the organization of a Thanksgiving meal
that served over 350 people; and the hosting of a Farmers
Market fresh produce distribution.
When asked why he wanted to start the pantry and what
keeps him going. Bill said he became ill, was diagnosed
with MS and could no longer work. He felt that starting
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more involved with ending childhood hunger.
In 2008, we were fortunate to have Jimmy agree to join
Second Harvest's board of directors. As a board member,
Jimmy could always be counted on to ask the difficult
questions and consider issues from all angles. Despite his
own health issues, he was always positive and continued
to lend his experience and compassion to our mission.
Jimmy’s legacy is far larger than his work with Second
Harvest, but we are grateful to have benefited, if even for
a little while. His legacy is in the many ways he made our
community a better place to live and in his devotion to his
family. Thank you Jimmy -- you will be missed.
-Julie Chase-Morefield, Executive Director
the pantry was his purpose in life. When asked if there
were any particular people he had met through his
organization that had an impact on him, Bill relayed this
story: “A young man wandered in off the street; he was
looking for someone to talk to because he had been
abused and didn’t want to go back home. He would only
tell me his first name and was planning on sleeping in the
park that night. His mental state was such that I knew he
was very depressed, possibly worse, maybe suicidal. We
talked for about five hours. I contacted some local groups
and the school he attended and he ended up getting the
help he needed. He came back and thanked me for
helping him get his life together. He didn’t have to do
that; he could have just gone on his way. I guess that is
the situation that affected me the most. We have helped a
lot of families. In addition to food, we have helped people
get hooked up with glasses, doctor’s appointments,
churches, counseling services, but that young man had a
big impact on me.”
Bill is always thinking of ways to better serve the
population he cares so deeply about and dreams of a
bigger building to offer expanded services to his clients in
South Lorain. He believes that “We must equip as many
people as we can with education, skills and self-worth.”
He would like to
expand
programming to
include
educational skills,
work skills,
counseling and
constructive
activities for the
neighborhood
youths.
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