Generous Helpings

Second Harvest Mobile Pantry Corps

Twenty Years of Generous Helpings!

Join us for our 20th Annual Generous Helpings fundraising event at the Nordson Food Distribution Center on Sunday, September 28th, from 5-8pm. Get ready for an evening filled with delectable food, delightful company, and a whole lot of fun!

Indulge in a mouthwatering array of culinary delights from restaurants and caterers around our four-county service region as Cats on Holiday keep the atmosphere lively. And for the beverage enthusiasts, we have wine-tastings and beer options available, adding to the festivities.

Last year, our food pantries saw a 32% increase in household visits. Your support is vital to keeping our shelves full. Please purchase your tickets or make a donation TODAY!

Together, let's make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Your participation and generosity will help us continue our mission of creating pathways to nutritious food and provide essential resources to our neighbors in need. 

Previous Restaurants Featured:

  • Bowl Thyme
  • Broadway Grill & Games
  • Brownhelm Country Market
  • Chez Francois
  • Cookie Craze
  • EOD Food Trailor
  • Kalahari Resorts
  • Lions Share Spirits
  • Lorenzo's Pizzeria
  • Magdalen’s Gallery + Espresso
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Peace, Love, & Little Donuts
  • Pork Mac & More
  • Sortino's Italian Kitchen Restaurant 
  • Spitzer Conference Center at LCCC
  • Sugar Shack Confections
  • The Miller's Table

AND MORE!

Thank You to our
2024 Generous Helpings Sponsors 

Volunteer registering cars at a mobile food pantry

 2024 Presenting Sponsors 

  • Bettcher Industries, Inc.
  • The Bloomfield Family Foundation
  • CapWell Financial Advisors
  • Dooley Gembala McLaughlin & Pecora Attorneys and Counselors
  • Gayle Reeves, Attorney
  • Heidelberg Distributing
  • Huron County Veteran Services 
  • Janotta & Herner
  • Kroger
  • Nordson Corporation
  • Sherwin-Williams
  • ShurTape Technologies, LLC
  • The Morning Journal
  • Lorain County Veteran Services
  • Zelek Flower Shop, Inc

2024 Hunger Heroes 

  • Bendix Corporation
  • Civista Bank
  • Cleveland Clinic - Avon Hospital
  • Cobos Insurance Center
  • Costco Wholesale
  • El Centro De Servicios Sociales 
  • Great Lakes Audio Visual, LLC
  • Key Bank
  • Lorain County Community College
  • Lorain Public Library
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Sladek Family Funds
  • Staffing Solutions Enterprises
  • Target Corporation



2024 Generous Helpings People's Choice Award
Sweet Potato Catering

2022 Generous Helpings People's Choice Winner

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