It is supported by a once a year city-wide food drive organized by the Bay High Key Club, continuing donations of food and money throughout the year by BPC members, and money donated by St. Raphael’s to purchase perishable and non-perishable food. 

Families are provided a generous three day supply of food, both canned and fresh, usually on the last Friday of the month. 

Referrals come from the Director of Community Services of Bay Village, the social worker at the Knickerbocker Senior Apartments in Bay Village, and members and staff of Bay Presbyterian Church.

Be assured that the identity of all program participants will be kept confidential.

The Bay Food Ministry provides an excellent opportunity for corporations, organizations, and individuals to contribute to the welfare of their own community.

We ask that you please consider supporting our ministry through gifts of cash, non-perishable food items, or paper products.

If you can help, please contact the Food Ministry 440-871-1503 x126, or leave donations in the food barrels located in Bay Presbyterian Church.

Every contribution is greatly appreciated.

• Two thirds of the families receiving assistance are individuals living alone.
• One third of the recipients have a family size of two, three, four, five or six.
• We currently serve about 35 families (70 individuals) per month as compared to 26 families (44 individuals) per month in 1997.
• 30% of the individuals we serve are children, preschool to teenage.
• 91% of the families live in Bay Village.
• 12% of the families are members of Bay Presbyterian Church.

• There are four volunteer coordinators: Sally Wright, BPC member, Connie Morison, BPC member, John and Virginia Hansen, Lakewood Presbyterian Church members.
• There are 21 volunteer members of the team, each of whom puts in 2-3 hours of service every other month.
• 85% of the volunteers are retired seniors.