The following organization may be helpful to individuals with disabilities or families in the Dayton, OH area who are in need of grocery assistance:

The Foodbank has served as the link for food relief throughout the Dayton, OH area. As the only organization in the area of its kind, The Foodbank strives to provide healthy and nutritious meals to individuals and families throughout the community. The Foodbank offers several programs and services to those who are in need throughout Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties. Two of the programs provided include the Kids Café program and the Good-to-Go Backpack program. Each of these programs address and strives to prevent childhood hunger throughout the Dayton community.

The Kids Café programs provide free meals and snacks to eligible children of low income families. The Kids Café program is provided through various community organizations such as churches and after school programs where in addition to food, children are provided with a safe place to get involved with recreational, social and educational activities.

Through the Good-to-Go Backpack program, children who receive free or reduced cost lunches at school are provided with nutritious food for the weekend. Throughout the school year eligible children are provided with Good-to-Go Backpacks each Friday. All the food provided in the backpacks are kid friendly, easy to open and easy to prepare. The goal of the program is to alleviate the high risk of going hungry when children are not in school. The program is offered through various schools and organizations throughout the Dayton area.

In addition to the Kids Café and the Good-to-Go Backpack programs, The Food Bank provides food assistance for those in need through several agencies in the Dayton area. For more information about The Foodbank or to receive assistance, contact them at 937-461-0265.

If you or a loved one has a disability and are in need of assistance in applying for Social Security disability benefits, contact The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security benefits that you deserve.