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Kent Hunger Task Force records
Special Collections and Archives
Kent Hunger Task Force records
Special Collections and Archives
Kent Hunger Task Force records
| Repository: | Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives. |
| Title: | Kent Hunger Task Force records |
| Inclusive Date(s): | 1975-1995 |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Katie Clements, April 2019 |
| Creation: | Finding aid encoded by Katie Clements using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2019 |
| Origination: | Kent Hunger Task Force (Kent, Ohio) |
| Extent: | 0.5 cubic feet (1 half size record storage box) |
| Physical Location: | 11th floor |
| Finding Aid Identifier: | OhKeUSC0205 |
| Abstract: | This collection, dating from 1975-1995, consists mainly of materials collected during events sponsored by or put on by the Kent (Ohio) Hunger Task Force. The collection also contains general organizational files, including clippings, correspondence, meeting records, and informational materials. |
| Language(s): | The records are in English |
History of Kent Hunger Task Force
The Kent Hunger Task Force (KHTF) was first assembled by an ecumenical group of churches in Kent, Ohio, with the intention of addressing and combating the issue of hunger in their city. Kent Social Services, Inc. (KSS) had recently realized that there were families in urgent need of food in Kent, but they did not have the funding to aid these families. Thus, the Lord's Pantry was established as a resource for these families, and the KHTF was organized with the purpose of supplying the Lord's Pantry through donations solicited from their congregations. Over the years, the Kent Hunger Task Force increased their reach, sponsoring local hunger programs and events, i.e. the annual Church World Service CROP Walk, to raise money and educate the public about the issue of hunger locally, nationally, and globally. A portion of the money raised was then returned to the sponsoring agency (KSS), which put it towards programs such as the KHTF Hot Meal Program. In 1996, the Kent Hunger Task Force ceased operations and transferred leadership of the Kent CROP Walk to the Kent Ministerial Association.
Scope and Content
The Kent Hunger Task Force records span the years 1975-1995, and contain materials related to KHTF sponsored events, meeting records, informational materials, clippings, and photographs. Also included are materials relating to the Lord's Pantry, an effort by Kent Social Services in conjunction with the KHTF, to provide food to local families in need. Although a portion of the materials are undated, they are from the late 20th century, as the KHTF was created in 1975 and ceased operations in 1996. A significant portion of the collection comprises materials from various years of the Kent CROP Walk, which was an event the KHTF regularly sponsored and participated in.
Statement of Arrangement
This collection is aranged alphabetically by material type.
Preferred Citation
Kent Hunger Task Force records. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
Materials in this collection were first donated by Kent Hunger Task Force member Martha Kluth in 1997. In 2017, additional materials were donated by the estate of Kent Hunger Task Force member Hallock Raup.
Controlled-access Headings
The following are found in this collection:
| Subjects: | |
| Food relief -- Ohio -- Kent -- History -- 20th century | |
| Hunger -- Ohio -- Kent -- Prevention | |
| Kent (Ohio) -- History -- 20th century | |
| Organizations/Corporations: | |
| Kent Social Services (Kent, Ohio) | |
| Functions: | |
| Community organization | |
| Food relief | |
| Places: | |
| Kent (Ohio) | |
| Material Types: | |
| Business correspondence | |
| Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) | |
| Fliers (Ephemera) | |
| Newsletters | |
| Photographs | |
| Press releases | |
| Records (Documents) | |
Detailed Description of the Collection
| Box 1 / Folder 1 |
| Brochures, Flyers, Leaflets, 1986, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 2 |
| Clippings, 1978-1995, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 3 |
| Correspondence, 1975-1993, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 4 |
| CROP Walk, 1986 |
| Box 1 / Folder 5 |
| CROP Walk, 1987 |
| Box 1 / Folder 6 |
| CROP Walk, 1988 |
| Box 1 / Folder 7 |
| CROP Walk, 1989 |
| Box 1 / Folder 8 |
| CROP Walk, 1990 |
| Box 1 / Folder 9 |
| CROP Walk, 1991 |
| Box 1 / Folder 10 |
| CROP Walk, 1992 |
| Box 1 / Folder 11 |
| CROP Walk, 1993 |
| Box 1 / Folder 12 |
| CROP Walk, 1995 |
| Box 1 / Folder 13 |
| CROP Walk, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 14 |
| Event Flyers, 1977-1980, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 15 |
| KHTF Newsletter, 1985-1989 |
| Box 1 / Folder 16 |
| Lord's Pantry, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 17 |
| Mailing Lists, 1977-1982, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 18 |
| Meeting Records, 1975 |
| Box 1 / Folder 19 |
| Meeting Records, 1976 |
| Box 1 / Folder 20 |
| Meeting Records, 1977 |
| Box 1 / Folder 21 |
| Meeting Records, 1978 |
| Box 1 / Folder 22 |
| Meeting Records, 1979 |
| Box 1 / Folder 23 |
| Meeting Records, 1980 |
| Box 1 / Folder 24 |
| Meeting Records, 1981 |
| Box 1 / Folder 25 |
| Meeting Records, 1982 |
| Box 1 / Folder 26 |
| Meeting Records, 1983 |
| Box 1 / Folder 27 |
| Meeting Records, 1984 |
| Box 1 / Folder 28 |
| Meeting Records, 1985 |
| Box 1 / Folder 29 |
| Meeting Records, 1986 |
| Box 1 / Folder 30 |
| Meeting Records, 1987 |
| Box 1 / Folder 31 |
| Meeting Records, 1988 |
| Box 1 / Folder 32 |
| Meeting Records, 1989 |
| Box 1 / Folder 33 |
| Meeting Records, 1990 |
| Box 1 / Folder 34 |
| Meeting Records, 1991 |
| Box 1 / Folder 35 |
| Meeting Records, 1992 |
| Box 1 / Folder 36 |
| Meeting Records, 1993 |
| Box 1 / Folder 37 |
| Meeting Records, 1994 |
| Box 1 / Folder 38 |
| Meeting Records, 1995 |
| Box 1 / Folder 39 |
| Photographs, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 40 |
| Press Releases, 1976, 1992, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 41 |
| Questionnaire gauging interest in the creation of a KHTF Newsletter, undated |
| Box 1 / Folder 42 |
| World Food Day, 1982-1986, undated |
