Ohio Association of Foodbanks

The mission of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks is to assist Ohios 12 Feeding America foodbanks in providing food and other resources to people in need and to pursue areas of common interest for the benefit of people in need. Ohio Food Program and Agricultural Clearance Program (OFPACP) We operate OFPACP through funding from the Ohio General Assembly and the Governor of Ohio. It is made up of two equally important emergency food programs: Ohio Food Program: This program provides shelf-stable and protein items to Ohios 12 Feeding America foodbanks as a supplement to the USDA federal commodity programs. Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program: Through our partnerships with more than 100 Ohio agricultural producers and growers, this program directs surplus vegetables, fruits, and other produce to Ohios 12 Feeding America foodbanks. Through OFPACP the association reimburses Ohio's agricultural community for picking, packing and transportation for fresh fruits and vegetables that are surplus in nature.