Kay O'Donnell


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EHC Bids Farewell to Dedicated Leader

After over 14 years of dedicated service to the Euclid Hunger Center as its Manager and Board President, Grace Wright officially stepped down at the January 17th annual meeting. Her announcement was met with a combination of sadness and deep gratitude. Grace came to the Hunger Center in 2010 as a fairly recent college graduate with minimal real-world experience, but... READ MORE >

Euclid Hunger Center 2023 Recap

As 2023 draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on all that the Hunger Center has accomplished over the past year. In just the last 12 months, we have: • Served 7,035 households, or a total of 17,266 people • Served 963 families that had never been to our pantry before • Hosted 3 fresh produce distributions,... READ MORE >

EHC Collecting Coats and Books

The Hunger Center is first and foremost a place for families to obtain healthy food. In our role as a Hunger Resource Center however, we also strive to provide additional resources to our visiting families. In November we were proud to partner with Euclid Schools and Amazon to provide winter coats, backpacks and books to many students. This month, our... READ MORE >

Euclid Hunger Center Isn’t Going Anywhere.

The Euclid Hunger Center, located at 291 East 222nd Street, in the Shore Cultural Centre, has been operating for over 20 years, and we don’t have any plans to move. There has been some confusion due to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s announcement that it will no longer be operating the Euclid Neighborhood Pantry, located on Euclid Avenue and East... READ MORE >

Summer Winedown Benefits Hunger Center

The sun has set on another Euclid Hunger Center Summer Winedown fundraiser, but the bright memories certainly remain. Nearly 300 people attended this year’s event, which for the first time was held at the East Side Irish American Club. Guests were treated to a delicious dinner, music by DJ Dwayne Pringle, lots of door prizes, and chances to win one... READ MORE >

Hunger Center Happenings

The Euclid Hunger Center served over 550 families, which translates to 1,300 individuals, during the month of May. Of those, 60 families were brand new to our center. We are on track to serve even more people in the month of June. The number of members of our community who need food assistance continues to rise, as the price of... READ MORE >

Hunger Center Happenings

The Hunger Center was honored to be gifted with a new bench, which was handcrafted by the Construction Management class at Euclid High School. Visitors to our pantry will appreciate a stable and beautiful place to sit while they wait for rides or just want to relax outside. We thank the students who helped create this lovely piece. On May... READ MORE >

Hunger Center Provides Happy Birthdays

Birthdays are almost always associated with cakes, gifts and happiness. For children in particular, birthdays are a day to feel special. Knowing that not every household can afford to provide the birthday extras, one member of the Euclid Hunger Center’s Board of Trustees took it upon herself to fill the gap. Nancy Higham, a member of EHC’s Board for the... READ MORE >

Hunger Center Preparing for Impact of SNAP Cuts

By now, you have probably heard about the upcoming reductions to emergency SNAP benefits. SNAP (formerly called food stamps) plays a significant role in assisting low-income individuals with obtaining food. Contrary to popular belief, more than 75% of households receiving benefits have at least one person working and about one-third have two or more workers. Sadly, the wages paid are... READ MORE >

Hunger Center Memorializes Board Member

Several weeks ago, the Hunger Center lost a long-time supporter, Board member and friend, with the passing of Euclid resident Mary Gliha. Mary served on the center’s Board of Trustees for 14 years, functioning as a liaison with Euclid Hospital, where she was employed for over 40 years. She also represented and networked on behalf of the Hunger Center at... READ MORE >