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WCMH-TV Collects $1.6 Million for Mid-Ohio Foodbank


Topic: Neighbors in Need
Posted on 1/11/2017

Media General’s NBC affiliate WCMH-TV Columbus collected $1.6 million for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in an 18-hour telethon on December 14. The funds will provide seven million meals through the Mid-Ohio Foodbank’s network of more than 650 pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, senior living centers, day care and after-school programs in 20 counties. “It’s an honor and privilege for NBC4 to partner with Mid-Ohio Food Bank to mobilize the generosity of our community for this years’ ‘Double Your Donation Day,’” said Vice President and General Manager Ken Freedman.



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