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Gov. Dewine Activates National Guard To Help with Food Distribution

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OHIO – Governor Dewine has signed a proclamation to activate around 300 personnel from National Guard to support areas impacted with COVID-19.


According to a press release from Dewine the soldiers will support the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Ohio Association of Foodbanks around Ohio.

“The action I’ve taken to activate the Ohio National Guard will provide support to our food pantries that are low on staff and need help getting food to some of our most vulnerable citizens. By looking out for our neighbors and following proper health safety guidelines, we will make it through this together.”

The Soldiers will be sent to Allen, Butler, Clark, Cuyahoga, Franklin, Hamilton, Hocking, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Montgomery, and Summit counties.