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Transforming Communities , IT, Civic Engagement, and Economic Development October 31, 2009

Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks, Carol Whitmer

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During Heinz College Reunion 2009, alumni gathered for a presentation titled “Transforming Communities: IT, Civic Engagement and Economic Development.” The panel was moderated by Rick Stafford, MSPPM 1972, Heinz College Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy. Panelists shared examples of their application of policy and technology to advance cities, government and businesses.

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  • 1. Transforming Communities ,
    IT, Civic Engagement, and Economic Development
    October 31, 2009

2. Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks

  • Represents 12 foodbanks, which distribute food to nearly 3,000 member charities, including food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other food assistance organizations, located across Ohio in all 88 counties.

3. In State Fiscal Year 2009, members distributed more than 113.7 million pounds of food and grocery items through the network, with more than 24.5 million pounds of this food being provided through OASHFs core food programs.