The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected everyone in our community in many ways, including life and vitality. The FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccines for Emergency Authorization Use (EAU) has given public officials confidence that they are safe and effective, which provides some hope for many people that their lives can return to something resembling what it was prior to the pandemic.

Since WARM serves many families, including a significant number of those over 65 who are at increased risk of dying or being severely affected by a COVID-19 infection, WARM has a moral obligation to help government officials raise awareness and provide the public with information about the vaccines and vaccination schedules. To that end, WARM will distribute information about the vaccines, vaccination phases, vaccine sites, and other related information from credible sources, such as the FDA, Centers for Disease Control, Ohio Department of Health, and the office of the Governor of the State of Ohio. WARM will distribute the content in printed form to clients as they pick up food at WARM and may post information on our website or social media channels, as appropriate. Any questions will be directed to public authorities and healthcare providers as WARM staff and volunteers are not equipped to share information about all the nuances of the vaccines and
COVID-19.

Elyse Driskill and Sean Reifenberg of Iron Pony Motorsports presented WARM with a generous check from their recent fundraiser, "Fuel the Change". Employees, Michelle Farahay, Amanda Dini, Olivia Brown, Missy Genzen, and Lexi Robertson headed up the fund-raising event. Their efforts have certainly “fueled” our mission to feed the hungry in our community. This donation will provide 10,780 meals, feeding 200 families of 3 for a week.

Thank you Iron Pony!

Chief Chandler of the Westerville Division of Police presented WARM with a check for $3,600.00 from their recent fundraiser, “Whiskers PD”. Division members donated money to participate in growing beards or manicuring nails to support a local charity. The charity of choice for the division was WARM!

Thank you to Chief Chandler and the Westerville Division of Police for your generous donation AND your service to our community.