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Healthy Harvest Corps Summer- Defiance
 
 
 
The Ohio Association of Foodbanks (OAF) represents Ohio's 12 Feeding America foodbanks and their 3,600 member hunger relief programs, serving food insecure Ohioans in all 88 counties. OAF will host 25 AmeriCorps members serving at 9 host sites throughout Ohio. Deploying AmeriCorps direct service members at local and regional hunger relief agencies will support a coordinated statewide effort to improve health by getting healthy food into the homes of food insecure Ohioans. Summer positions will focus on promoting fresh produce among youth populations. This position is located at Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission. NOCAC’s mission is to plan, develop, and coordinate programs and services designed to help predominantly low-income people in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Van Wert, and Williams counties to become more self-sufficient. To further this mission, NOCAC’s Summer Food Service Program is in place to assist children who are receiving free and/or reduced meals throughout the school year. The goal of the program is to serve nutritious meals that meet the USDA guidelines while introducing fun and educational activities. Along with these goals, the program introduces healthy food options that parents are able to implement in their home. Community involvement is vital for the success of this program. Specifically, NOCAC summer food staff work with high schools, local businesses, United Ways, churches and other area groups to fund, volunteer and support the program.
 
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Member Duties : AmeriCorps Members will support healthy food access and nutrition education initiatives serving the southern Ohio community. Members will lead interactive, youth-friendly culinary demonstrations featuring fresh, seasonal produce available through our garden and local food system partners. Members will research and develop weekly nutrition themes aligned with seasonal produce availability; create and test simple, culturally relevant recipes that families can prepare at home; and facilitate engaging healthy-eating demonstrations for youth and families. They will administer daily meals through our Summer Food Service Program. Conduct enrichment activities post meal service (games, crafts, educational activities). This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy engaging with youth and community members, and supporting equitable access to healthy foods. Join us for a fun and rewarding summer serving NW Ohio youth!
 
Program Benefits : Stipend ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service . 
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Health ,  Hunger ,  Children/Youth ,  Education . 
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Youth Development ,  Education . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Healthy Harvest Corps Summer- Defiance
Program Start/End Date
06/01/2026  -   07/31/2026
Work Schedule Summer
Age Requirement
Minimum:  None    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO  
Accepting Applications
From  02/25/2026  To  05/05/2026 
Contact Maureen Allen
1933 E 2nd St
Defiance   OH   43512
6144006785
mallen@ohiofoodbanks.org
Listing ID 128639

       

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