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Phillips Meats honored after providing nearly 89,000 pounds to foodbanks

Zanesville food providers were among the southern and southeastern Ohio honorees recognized for helping connect locally-produced food with families facing hunger. Phillips Meats and South Zanesville Food Pantry received Food Champion Awards during the Ohio Association of Foodbanks ' Oct. 13 regional farm tour, according to a community announcement. Phillips Meats has provided nearly 89,000 pounds of primarily beef and pork products to Ohio foodbanks since 2022. The Zanesville stop was part of the association's last of four regional farm tours recognizing farmers, food producers and community organizations. The tours highlighted partnerships between Ohio agriculture and the state's charitable food network. Programs including the Ohio Food Program and Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program help foodbanks purchase and distribute food through partnerships that support local farmers. The programs also reduce food waste. State legislators and representatives from state and local agencies also participated in the tour to recognize honorees and highlight continued support for Ohio's farm-to-foodbank partnerships, according to the announcement. Other southern Ohio honorees The tour also recognized organizations in Washington Court House and Proctorville. In Washington Court House, honorees included Saddleberk Farms, Cockerill Berkshire Farms and Paint Valley Ministries Pantry. Saddleberk and its farm partners have supplied more than 115,000

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Taste of Muskingum celebrates food, entrepreneurship and second chances

Local chefs will serve up tasting samples and compete for the title of Muskingum County's Top Chef at the 8th annual Taste of Muskingum Chef Competition Nov. 4 at Weatherington Woods in Zanesville. Guests will vote for the winner at the FoodWorks Alliance fundraiser, according to a community announcement. The event also will include a silent auction, wine pull, games, prizes and entertainment. Proceeds will support FoodWorks Alliance programs for aspiring food entrepreneurs, small food businesses and women in recovery. Supporting local programs FoodWorks Alliance provides aspiring food entrepreneurs and small food businesses with affordable access to a licensed commercial kitchen, business guidance and opportunities to grow, according to the announcement. The organization also works in food education, food recovery and workforce development. Its Recovery With a Purpose program helps women in recovery develop kitchen and life skills, build confidence and make community connections, according to the announcement. Individual and group tickets are available, and advance purchase is required. Tickets and event information can be found at foodworksalliance.betterworld.org/taste-muskingum . People who cannot attend also can support the fundraiser by donating silent auction items, gift cards or Ohio-made wines. Donation information is available by contacting foodworks.alliance1@gmail.com . This story was produced