Note From the Director
As we look back on the past year, I am incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our community. Demand for our food pantry continues to grow, and because of you, we were able to respond and support our neighbors in need. This year also marked exciting progress in our renovation campaign, bringing us closer to a space that will better serve our community!
Looking ahead, the new year brings great anticipation as we plan to bring all services together in our new building and begin offering life skills classes and community support programs.
To our donors, volunteers, partners, and our thrift store shoppers -- thank you! Your generosity directly supports our social services programs and makes this work possible. Together, we are building a stronger, more caring community, and I am so grateful to be on this journey with you. -Jenny McCarty
FOOD PANRTY
- 3,042 Households
- 7,974 Individuals
- 181,020 Canned Items
- 544 Gallons of Milk
- 1,953 1/2 Gallons of Milk
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The Food Pantry provides five days of food to families in need; Households are able to receive food every other week if needed.
*33% Increase from 2024
CLOTHING GIVAWAY
- 40 People served
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Clothing is provided to people in need of job interviews, as a result of homelessness, or domestic violence and for school.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL
-208 Students served
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Our Back-To-School program provides grade specific school supplies and backpacks for Eaton Community School students
*Thank you, Reid Health, for donating shoes to 496 students countywide
FINANCIAL
- 16 Households Served
- 6 Evictions Prevented
- 8 Utility Assistance
- 2 Laundromat Funds
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Financial Assistance funds prevent short term emergencies for families.
SCHOOL PANTRIES
VOLUNTEERS
- 1,445 Students served
- 3,809 Student visits
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School Food Pantries are located at National Trail, Twin Vally South, Eaton & Preble Shawnee. Providing food for students in need.
- 14 Food Pantry
- 31 Retail Store
- 22 Special Projects
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8,821.5 Total Hours!
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*New volunteers are needed in all areas.
2025 INCOME
2025 EXPENSES
Capital Campaign Goal Reached!
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our donors and community partners, we are thrilled to share that we have successfully met our Renovation Campaign goal. This milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering support of individuals, churches, businesses, and friends who believe in our mission. Your investment has made it possible to create a space that will better serve our neighbors in need and strengthen our impact in the community. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and continued support - As we build a stronger - COMMUNITY TOGETHER!
- Phase 1: Store opened December 1st, 2025, with strong community support.
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- Phase 2: Food Pantry expanded into former store space. Renovation of new food pantry will be finished late Spring.
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- Phase 3: Remaining retail warehouse completion TBD.
From all of us to all of you
From all of us at The Common Good, thank you to every donor, supporter, and partner who stood with us this past year. Your generosity made a real difference across our Food Pantry, Back-to-School program, Renovation Campaign, and so many other efforts serving our neighbors. Every gift matter - whether from an individual, organization, or business - and each one helps strengthen our community.
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For privacy purposes, individual donors are not listed, but please know we are deeply grateful for every act of support that made this work possible!
BUSINESSES
CHURCHES
ORGANIZATIONS
- Ace Hardware
- Blu Sky's Cafe
- Bullen Ultrasonics
- Butter Street Barn
- CentiMark
- Dairy Queen
- Dollar General
- Henny Penny
- Kroger
- LCNB
- Neaton
- Olde Schoolhouse Winery
- Parker Hannifin
- Preble County Mini Minds
- Reid Health
- Simmons Group
- Simon Insurance
- Skyline Chili
- Somerville Bank
- Three J's & D LLC
- Tobias Electric
- Twin Valley Bank
- Vancrest of Eaton
- Walmart
- YMCA
- Community of Faith Churches
- Concord United Church of Christ
- Covenant of Peace
- Eaton Church of Christ
- Eaton Community Church
- Eaton First Church of God
- Eaton Methodist Church
- Fairhaven Community Church
- First Church of the Nazarene
- First Presbyterian Church
- Grace Lutheran Church
- New Hope Methodist
- Providence Lutheran Church
- Salem Lutheran Church
- St. John's Lutheran Church Ingomar
- The Calvary Church Eaton
- The Church of Sugar Valley
- Trinity Church
- Visitation Catholic Church
- West Elkton Friends
- American Legion Post 215
- Birthright
- Boy Scouts Troop - Eaton
- Brower Farms
- Bunco Babes
- Delta Theta Tau
- Democratic Party
- East Elementary School
- Eaton Color Guard
- Eaton Country Club Ladies Golf
- Eaton Library
- Girl Scout Troop 3909
- Lakengren Woman's Club
- Ohio State Eagles
- Preble County Fair
- Preble County Government Employees
- Preble County Special Olympics
- Shades of Blue Democratic Book Club
- Theta Mu Alpha
- Towne Square Quilt Club
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- West Alexandria Lions Club
Chamber Of commerce outstanding non-profit award
We are proud to announce that The Common Good has received the Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Nonprofit Award. This honor recognizes leadership dedicated to improving quality of life and meeting the needs of Preble County residents. This award reflects our commitment to strengthening the community while supporting the growth and development of our staff and volunteers. This recognition belongs to everyone who helps make our mission possible.
Thrift Store Donation Drop Off Location:
Donations of gently used clothing and household items are accepted Monday - Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
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To donate turn into the gravel parking lot beside Your Flower Shop on Main St. in Eaton, drive to the back of the lot and deposit donations into bins.
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Thank you!
Food Donations:
Food donations will continue to be dropped off at our previous location, 113 S. Cherry Street, Eaton.
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Please ring the doorbell at the front door, Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 1:00pm. If you need to donate outside of these times, appointments can be made by calling (937)456-6560
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Thank you for helping us support our neighbors in need!
Jenny McCarty, Executive Director jmccarty@commongoodpreble.org (937)456-6560
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Online Donation secure site: https://www.commongoodpreble.org/
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Make checks payable: The Common Good: Note in the memo where your donation 114 N. Cherry Street, Eaton, OH 45320 to be applied (i.e. Building Fund, Food Pantry, Back-to-School, &/or where needed)