Hardin Northern Launches ‘Polar Pantry’ to Address Food Insecurity with Support from United Way of Hardin County and West Ohio Food Bank

Hardin Northern Local School District recently announced the launch of their new ‘Polar Pantry’.

In partnership with the West Ohio Food Bank, the Polar Pantry is being funded by a grant secured by Hardin County’s United Way that will help support and provide an after-school snack to members of after school extracurriculars and sports teams.

According to data from FeedingAmerica.org, Hardin County had a food insecurity rate of 16.3%. as of 2022.  The school stated they are aware of the food insecurities that some of their students and families face in Hardin County, and this food pantry is a way of making sure no students go without food.

They gave a special thanks to the United Way of Hardin County and West Ohio Food Bank for partnering with them to make a positive difference in their youth.