Official Employee News and Updates

March -April 2025

Spring is in the Air!

As the season changes, spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and a renewed sense of energy. It's a time when gardens bloom, birds return, and our calendars start filling with outdoor events and activities. Whether planning a weekend hike, planting flowers, or simply enjoying the sunshine, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of this vibrant season!

March and April Reminders

National Nutrition Month highlights healthy eating and overall well-being.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month encourages us to wear blue on March 7 and take steps to reduce our risk of this second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. through early detection and healthy habits like regular exercise, quitting smoking, and routine screenings.
Meals On Wheels #SaveLunch awareness week gives Licking County elected officials firsthand insight into the daily efforts of our Meals on Wheels drivers and the clients they serve.
National Volunteer Month in April celebrates the dedication of our incredible volunteers and the coordinators who make these efforts possible.
Stress Awareness Month reminds us to take small steps to manage stress and enhance our overall well-being.

Dates and Observances:

March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

March 20: First Day of Spring

April 1: April Fool’s Day

April 20: Easter Sunday

April 22: Earth Day

April 25: Mandatory Staff Meeting—begins at 8:00 AM in Banquet Room A. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM. Check Paylocity for all updates.

Newest Team Members:

Rick Cannizzaro

Meal Delivery Driver
Amber Jackson

Adult Day Center Manager
Ben Martinez

Custodian
Autumn Trexler

Nutrition Manager

Celebrating LCAP Service Awards

Congratulations on 5 years of service!

Shari O’Neill, Michelle Whitt, Amanda Kinser, Bruce Bennett, Kim Hammond, Wayne Hanley, Julie Greenlee, Ray Crabtree

Congratulations on 10 years of service!

Michael Offenberger, Pam Kerns, Amy Penrose, Tammey Wemmer

Partnership Features

Food Pantry Network of Licking County

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) helps support low-income older adults with extra assistance. This program is a partnership between us and the Food Pantry Network of Licking County. Inside the box, our older adults can find cheese, milk, and shelf-stable food (such as canned vegetables, cereals, stews, or rice, for example). The Food Pantry Network delivers the packed commodity boxes to LCAP on the scheduled distribution days. The distribution of commodity food boxes occurs on the last Wednesday of each month and is led by Sarah Fackle,r along with a group of dedicated community volunteers. Clients are eligible for the food box program if they reside in Licking County, are 60 or older, and meet financial requirements set by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to emphasize the importance of informed food choices and healthy eating habits. Below, we’ve highlighted two impactful initiatives: Meals on Wheels America’s Community Champions Week and Food Pantry Network’s Operation Feed, both dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our communities.

Community Champions Week

From March 17 to 21, Community Champions Week invites elected officials and community leaders to participate by delivering meals, advocating for older adults, and raising awareness about vital nutrition programs.

Operation Feed

Operation Feed of Licking County is a community-wide food drive that coordinates and promotes food and monetary donations from employees, individuals, and Licking County residents to feed our neighbors. It will run from March 1 to March 31. Read on to learn more about the events we are participating in at LCAP in March as we work towards ending food insecurities across America.

Fundraising Events for Operation Feed

March 1 – 31

Join us in supporting Operation Feed with donation opportunities and fun activities in March!

Make a Wish for Spring (March 1 – 31)

Umbrella Coin Toss – Toss donated coins into the umbrellas hanging in the lobby to support Operation Feed.
Food Donations – Drop off nonperishable food items in the designated box/table in the lobby.
PTO Raffle – Employees who donate at least two priority food items will be entered into a drawing for a free day of PTO.

Priority and most Needed Items: canned meats/stews, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter, diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoo, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, "helper" meals, juice, and personal care items.

Fundraising Events

March 3 – 7: Guessing Jars