Join me in combating food insecurity.

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Hi! My name is Morgan Gibbs, and I am a current senior from Lewis Center, Ohio. I am pursuing two bachelor’s degrees in public policy and journalism with a double minor in Spanish and nonprofit management. When I first came to Ohio State as a freshman in the fall of 2019, I was without direction and unsure as to what I wanted to do with my life. I spent the majority of my first year jumping from major to major and from organization to organization. Deep down, I recognized that I was searching for something much more significant than a major or a student organization: I was seeking purpose and meaning. Then, in the summer between my freshman and sophomore year, I stumbled upon a student-led nonprofit organization called Best Food Forward. 

As a journalism student, I like to consider myself a connoisseur of stories, and over the years I’ve spent as a storyteller, I’ve learned that all great stories have one thing in common: They all begin with significant moments where everything changes, for better or for worse. Joining Best Food Forward has served as the moment that exposed my purpose and set my story into motion. My time spent volunteering and leading as president of the organization has taught me that I want to be the kind of person who uses her skills and passion to make the world a better place for those around me.

Best Food Forward works to address food insecurity on Ohio State’s campus by providing students and staff with access to healthy, affordable produce. We accomplish our mission through a unique bulk-buying system, where we pool together our buyers’ money, buy large amounts of fresh fruits and vegetables wholesale, and distribute them to our buyers at a fraction of the cost. This system results in an average of 50% savings compared to a standard grocery store for our buyers. Beyond the monetary savings, participating in Best Food Forward promotes community involvement and the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Learn more about Best Food Forward.

I hope that my fundraiser can inspire additional financial support for Best Food Forward so it can provide more free produce and health resources to the Ohio State students and staff members who need them the most. Thank you for your support!