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Treat You Like Family: Meet Hive to Harvest in Monroe County

Volunteers distributing food items at a community pantry, with a woman handing a bottle to a customer while others wait in line. The scene highlights community support and food assistance efforts.

Dear Friends,

In Monroe County, there’s a food pantry where you’re more than a number. You’re known by name.

We’re honored to partner with Hive to Harvest, a ministry founded by Krista with a simple but powerful mission: treat every family like family.

Hive to Harvest operates by appointment only — and that’s intentional.

Krista knows every person who walks through the door. Some families drive as far as 45 minutes for an appointment. Not just because they need groceries, but because they know they’ll be met with dignity, compassion, and genuine care.

This isn’t a place where people feel rushed through a line. It’s a place where conversations happen. Where stories are shared. Where people are seen.

A woman examines a bottle of juice while standing in a well-organized kitchen pantry, surrounded by shelves stocked with various food items, including snacks and ingredients. Another person is seen in the background, contributing to the food preparation area.
Community members receive food assistance at a local food pantry, showcasing a volunteer assisting individuals with their selections at a service counter. The scene highlights the importance of food security and community support initiatives.

Every week, Jennifer, a dedicated volunteer, visits our selection center to gather fresh food for the pantry. She carefully loads groceries and transports them back to Monroe County — currently using her personal vehicle to do so.

Right now, Hive to Harvest’s greatest need is a box truck or sprinter van. Reliable transportation would allow them to move food more efficiently and safely, expanding their ability to serve families without placing the burden on a volunteer’s personal car.

It’s a practical need — but meeting it would make a lasting impact.

Two women unloading a delivery van filled with food boxes, including eggs, snacks, and groceries, while surrounded by shopping carts in a bright outdoor setting.
A woman unloading boxes from a delivery van filled with groceries and supplies, surrounded by shopping carts in a parking lot with autumn trees in the background.

While visiting the pantry, one moment stood out to us.

As an item was offered to a family, we overheard them say, “Only if another family doesn’t need it.”

Even in the midst of their own hardship, they were thinking of others.

That’s the kind of community Krista has cultivated — one where generosity flows in every direction.

Two women smile and interact at a community food distribution event, surrounded by bags of groceries, bottled water, and baked goods on a stainless steel table in a kitchen setting.
Two men and a woman in a community kitchen setting, with one man holding a bag of groceries. The kitchen features a stainless steel counter, shelves with snacks, and a warm atmosphere, highlighting community support and food distribution efforts.
Smiling woman holding a bar of Chocolove Extreme dark chocolate in a kitchen setting, wearing glasses and a black hoodie, with a blue tote bag nearby filled with various items.
Woman in a winter hat and jacket smiling while unpacking food items, including pizza and waffles, from blue bags in a community kitchen setting. Another woman is visible in the foreground, engaged in the activity.
Two women wearing gray t-shirts sit together and smile in a food pantry setting, with shelves stocked with various snacks and food items in the background.
Three volunteers in gray t-shirts stand together in a kitchen, smiling and posing for the camera. They are surrounded by food supplies, including disposable containers and drinks, highlighting their involvement in a community service or food preparation event.

Hive to Harvest operates out of a shared building alongside the township offices and serves residents of Monroe County. But their vision reaches beyond food distribution. Looking ahead, they hope to expand their kitchen space to:

  • Offer cooking lessons
  • Serve hot meals
  • Teach budgeting and sustainable living skills
  • Promote healthy lifestyles

Their goal isn’t just to provide a handout — it’s to offer a hand up. To equip families with tools and knowledge that create lasting change.

We invite you to take a few minutes to watch the video below and learn more about how Hive to Harvest is serving the Monroe County community with dignity and heart.

We are deeply grateful to partner with ministries like Hive to Harvest that prioritize relationships, respect, and long-term impact.

Thank you for being part of a community that cares so deeply — and helps us treat families like family.

With gratitude, 

Blessings of Hope 

Smiling individual holding a bottle of mustard in a kitchen setting, with various food items on a table, including bread and vegetables, showcasing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Shelves stocked with various food items including snacks, baking supplies, and pantry essentials, showcasing a diverse selection of brands and products in a well-organized storage area.

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8

Blessings of Hope

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