Ohio egg farmers are donating close to 767,000 eggs to food banks and other hunger relief organizations throughout the state in celebration of National Egg Month. The Ohio Poultry Association says eight farmers will provide the eggs, which will be delivered the over the next couple weeks. The industry group estimates the contribution's retail value at $100,000. The donation marks the sixth year that the food banks and the association have teamed up to provide food to Ohioans in need. Lisa Hamler-Fugitt of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks says in a statement that eggs are critical items to hunger relief providers because they are a versatile, high-protein food and a staple among Ohio's needy families.
Mike Foley joined WCBE in February 2000, coming from WUFT in Gainesville, Florida. Foley has worked in various roles, from producing news and feature stories to engineering Live From Studio A sessions. A series of music features Foley started in 2018 called Music Journeys has grown into a podcast and radio show. He also assists in developing other programs in WCBE's Podcast Experience. Foley hosts The Morning Mix, a weekday music show featuring emerging and established musicians, our Columbus-area and Ohio-based talent, and additional artists that inspire him.