Partnering for healthy communities through food education, access, and advocacy.
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Local Matters retweeted
7 Oct 2020
Oh yes, friends. Burger & Beer Week is happening. $6 Burgers and beer specials from the tastiest spots around the city, October 26 - 31. Go to EAT614.com for the current restaurant lineup and to learn about our giveaway benefiting @LocalMattersOrg 🍔
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Local Matters retweeted
25 May 2020
.@PolicyMattersOH @willpetrik writes about a new federally funded food aid program for Ohio school children that will start to become available this week cleveland.com/opinion/2020/0…
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Local Matters retweeted
25 May 2020
Looking for fresh, local & affordable food?🍎🥦
@LocalMattersOrg Veggie Van brings affordable, convenient food access to neighborhoods in #Columbus. Their year-round mobile market offers fresh, local produce, shelf stable items & meal kits!
Learn more: local-matters.org
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Local Matters retweeted
22 May 2020
Organizations are teaming up across Ohio to spread the word about the new Pandemic EBT program that will help families with children buy groceries! Join us for a webinar on Friday, 5/29 @ 11AM to learn more about P-EBT and how YOU can help: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Local Matters retweeted
15 May 2020
We hope you'll take a minute on this Friday afternoon to read our partner Michelle Moskowitz Brown's op-ed on how our food choices today shape the food system of tomorrow and the important role #ProducePerks can play. @LocalMattersOrg @DispatchAlerts
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Local Matters retweeted
18 May 2020
The Veggie Van was designed to serve areas that don't have easy access to grocery stores. Now, the program is using the flexibility of a produce department on wheels to fill new gaps created by the coronavirus: radio.wosu.org/post/central-… @LocalMattersOrg
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Local Matters retweeted
22 Apr 2020
#Crew96 have partnered with @LocalMattersOrg to help create healthy communities through food education, access, and advocacy.
Learn more & support the cause ⬇️
crew.sc/earthday
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Local Matters retweeted
18 Mar 2020
Thank you to @senrobportman and @SenSherrodBrown for voting in support of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will expand our ability to respond to the enormous need for our help in this unprecedented time.
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13 Mar 2020
An update on breakfast and lunch availability for children 18 and under during school closures in Columbus: ccsoh.us/covid19
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12 Mar 2020
Update: Local Matters Seed Swap this Saturday has been canceled. Stay tuned for additional updates from the Local Matters team!
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Local Matters retweeted
15 Feb 2020
Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. We teamed up with our friends from @LocalMattersOrg to talk about ways to save on calories AND save on money. Learn how: wpcu.coop/articles/5-quick-t…
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Local Matters retweeted
14 Feb 2020
Thanks @LocalMattersOrg for visiting GEMS after school program! Making impactful changes in our children's lives by teaching healthy choices in a fun way.
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Local Matters retweeted
13 Feb 2020
We will be pairing with @LocalMattersOrg on 3/6/20 to learn about the importance of sustainable farming, local sourcing, and eating seasonally. 📸: Local Matters
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Local Matters retweeted
12 Feb 2020
Watch Rep. Katie Porter ask this admin the same demanding questions posed on the application for the food stamp program he oversaw
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Local Matters retweeted
1 Feb 2020
We’re proud to announce we were able to raise over $9,300 for @LocalMattersOrg in our recent Grand Opening donation campaign at our new South High location (3580 South High Street). They're doing a ton of great things in Central Ohio so definitely check them out and get involved!
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Local Matters retweeted
8 Dec 2019
Shout out to Tom Rozsits, ‘89 and @OhioStateMSOC alum, who’s family helped lead our team of volunteers today. Great to have students from @dublinjeromehs and @LocalMattersOrg, too! @OhioStateAlumni @OhioStAthletics #MakingADifference
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16 Oct 2019
Veggie Van is @LocalMattersOrg's fresh stand on food access - we sell fresh, affordable groceries around Cbus!
#VeggieVan wouldn't be a reality without our partners! We thank @kroger for joining the team that make our mobile market possible! #ZeroHungerZeroWaste
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Local Matters retweeted
11 Oct 2019
We're proud to partner with local organizations like @LocalMattersOrg that strive to support healthier communities. Be on the lookout for the #VeggieVan614 in Columbus next week! 🚛
11 Oct 2019
Huge shout out to @ColumbiaGasOhio for their generous support of @LocalMattersOrg #VeggieVan614! Sustainable, affordable, fresh groceries - on wheels. #ColumbUS #Partnerships #Gratitude
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