The Greater Dover New Philadelphia Food Pantry is getting to plan for the future after receiving a major financial boost.
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation is awarding the organization $750,000 spread over five years, amounting to $150,000 annually.
Volunteer Chief Operations Officer Jim Rice says the pantry received $50,000 last year, making this larger commitment an unexpected surprise.
Rice says there are no restrictions on how the money can be used, allowing the pantry to focus on long-term improvements to increase efficiency. Potential projects include replacing aging equipment, such as electric pallet jacks, and addressing wear and tear in the decades-old building.
No final decisions have been made. The pantry’s board of directors is expected to discuss options at upcoming meetings.
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