We are dedicated to making a positive impact to our friends and neighbors in the Big Walnut School District
About Big Walnut Friends Who Share
Our Mission
The mission of the Big Walnut Friends Who Share is to work to improve the living conditions of families and individuals in need/crisis who reside in the Big Walnut School District by securing donated items (including clothing, food, household furnishings, cash contributions, etc.) and then distributing them free of charge to these persons.
How We Started
It began in Barb Jeffers’ garage with many clothes, shoes, and a gift of love for a small town.
Her vision soon became Big Walnut Friends Who Share, a non-profit, volunteer-driven effort that assists those in need within the Big Walnut School District.
Almost 30 years later, the Center provides food and household items for hundreds of families monthly, Christmas gifts for children, families, and seniors, and backpacks full of school supplies from children every fall.
How We Impact The Commuity
What Big Walnut Friends Who Share Does
Provides food Pantry,
used clothing from babies to grandparents,
furniture, counches, beds, dressers, and household items - decor, kitchen wear, lamps
Back to School Supplies, Socks & Undwear
Christmas Boxes food boxes
Presents - kids newborn to 14
Work With Big Walnut Schools and the “Kids Inspiring Kindness” Program.
How The Commuity Supports Us
What Big Walnut Friends Who Share Does
100% Volunteer Operated
Food Drives
Fundraisers, charity events
Churches, Businesses (some do matching grants), Schools, family donations
Every caring, giving heart makes Big Walnut Friends Who Share Happen!
Community Supporters
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President: Zita Hunt
Vice President: Marsha Garee
Secretary: Cathy Cantrell
Treasurer: Darla Hoover
Center Director: Gene Wampler
Assistant Center Director: Dennis Cantrell
Food Coordinators: Angela and Ted Ray
Director of Furniture & Appliance: Paul Holtsberry
Church Liaison Coordinator: Vacant
Community Liaison Coordinator: Gillian Banten
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Church of the Saviour United Methodist: Ron & Doris Johnson
Condit Presbyterian Church: Kathy Kees
The Bridge Church: Marsha Garee
Galena United Methodist Church: Lisa Morton
Genoa Baptist Church: Darla Hoover
Harlem Road United Methodist Church: Vacant
Harvest Time Freewill Baptist Church: Vacant
Hope Lutheran Church: Janie Scarborough
Journey Fellowship: Larry McGrath
Living Word Lutheran Church: Bev & Ted McGray
St. Barnabas Orthodox Church: Mary Brown
St. John Neumann Catholic Church: Larry Tornes
Sunbury Nazarene Church: Dennis & Cathy Cantrell
Sunbury United Methodist Church: Vacant
Vans Valley Community Church: Marilyn Hale
Vineyard Church of Delaware County: Bill Carpenter
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Legal: David Brehm
Historian: Pat Monroe
Marketing & Web Director: Gillian Banten
Upcoming Events
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4th of July Parade
We will be walking in the Sunbury, 4th of July Parade. Volunteers are needed to hand out flags. Want to learn more or participate? Contact us today!
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Packing Day
July 28th is our annual Packing Backpacks Day. Volunteers are needed. Want to learn more or participate? Contact us today!
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Host a Event or Drive
Are you, your business, organization, or group interested in hosting an event or drive to support BWFWS? Contact us today!
Our Volunteers Making A Difference
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Food Drive For Tornado Victims March 2024
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Christmas Toy Drive
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Upward Youth Soccer Food Drive
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Big Walnut Students Volunteering Their Time
Connecting with Us
Do you live in the Big Walnut Community and need help?
Would you like to learn more about ways to support our mission?
We would love to hear from you!