We are a food pantry and a resource center that serves neighbors in eight zip codes in northern Franklin and southern Delaware counties.
Our Mission
Feeding our community by connecting neighbors to healthy food, resources, and each other.
Community Impact Report
The Community Impact Report shows how the Worthington Resource Pantry makes an impression our local area. Our services, volunteers, and donors are vital in connecting us to our neighbors.
Meet Our Team
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Nick Linkenhoker
Executive Director
Nick became the Executive Director of the pantry in May 2018. He joined the pantry team in February 2016 as the Volunteer Coordinator. Nick has experience working for other non-profit organizations, and he is a recognized leader. He is a Past President of the Volunteer Administrators' Network of Central Ohio, and he serves on the Worthington Community Relations Commission. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Nick and his wife, Jeanine, and their daughter, Helen, live in Worthington.
Nick says, “Our neighborhoods and communities make it a priority that fresh, healthy food and connections to other resources are available to everyone who needs it. With a community that is engaged, a volunteer force that is impactful, and a staff that is focused, the Worthington Resource Pantry is equipped to keep our neighbors' plates full now and into the future."
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Madison Maves, CFRE
Director of Development
Madison joined the Worthington Resource Pantry in June 2022. She works alongside donors, cultivating funds to serve our mission now and into the future. Madison has over a decade of fundraising experience at other non-profit organizations. She is also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and a Certified Fund Raising Executive. Madison received a B.A and M.A from Indiana University. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
Madison says, “Providing our neighbors with access to a variety of high quality foods brings a smile to my face. I am truly amazed at the donors and volunteers that come through the pantry to support our neighbors each and every day. The Worthington Resource Pantry is a true community and I am proud to be part of it.”
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Christa Passafiume
Director of Operations
Christa joined the Worthington Resource Pantry in 2018. She supports volunteers and manages all aspects of operations. Christa has experience in working at other non-profit organizations, and she is an active volunteer in her own right. She is also a member of the Volunteer Administrator’s Network. Christa is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. She enjoys outdoor activities, particularly hiking, sand volleyball, and tennis.
Christa’s inspiration comes from watching the whole community come together to carry out our mission. She says, “I am grateful for the opportunity to interact with each neighbor, volunteer, and donor that comes through the pantry. I am constantly motivated by our neighbors and volunteers alike, through their dedication to provide for their families and for each other.”
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Operations Manager
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Erin White Ulvi
Development and Communications Specialist
Erin joined the Worthington Resource Pantry in March 2023. Erin has worked with other non-profit organizations, the State of Ohio, and several statewide campaigns. She is responsible for sharing information with neighbors, supporters, volunteers, and the community and promoting the pantry through social media, email, our website, and print. She is a graduate of Capital University. Erin and her husband, Omar, enjoy spending time with their four children.
Erin says, “I am inspired each day by the team of volunteers and staff that work together to provide healthy food and access to resources to our neighbors. I am excited to be a member of this team and share all of the incredible things happening at the Worthington Resource Pantry with the community.”
Board of Directors
Jenny Saunders
Chair
FCBank
Joe Clark
Vice Chair
NiSource
Ali Wade
Secretary
Columbus City Schools
Harry Pukay-Martin, CPA, MBA
Treasurer
Retired - The Ohio State University
Ethan Barnhardt
City of New Albany
Melissa Clark
Ohio Education Association
Christopher Cloud
Columbus Library
Janet George
Retired - Capital University
Jennifer Hefner, PhD, MPH
The Ohio State University
Erica Howat
Batelle
Byron Manchester
BSHM Architects
Bryan Myers
BC Blacktop
Rob Messenheimer
Worthington City Schools
Rebecca Princehorn, J.D.
Bricker Graydon
Andy Tilton
Tiltons Automotive
Katie Valponi
Abercrombie & Fitch
Sarah Tizzano
Cardinal Health