09/18/2026
Not too early to start the joy!πNow in Wellsville and for our community!
πThe Program Advisory Committee (PAC) 4-H of Columbiana County, and ALL the County's Clubs are partnering for this event, Kindle CREW and Wellsville (us) is going to host this "can food drive" for our local food bank, encouraged by the 4-H Gingerbread for a cause competitions and "Have milk and cookies with Santa".
πWhat you have to do is to bring can food and vote for the best gingerbread house, if you have a business, let us know, we will bring a drop off collection box to you so your friends can dontate can food!
πLast year the 4-H and community collected for another town, this time, it is here, in our town and for our own community service!
Thank you Wellsville First Christian Church and Anonymus Santa from our own community for donating the space and time to halp this happen!
Ohio State University Extension: Columbiana County
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ππ Calling All Columbiana County 4-H Clubs & Families! π
Looking for a fun way to give back this holiday season? Join the Gingerbread House for a Cause 4-H Club Challenge!
Every Columbiana County 4-H Club is invited to create and enter up to two gingerbread houses while helping support local families in need through a community food drive.
β¨ How it Works: β
Create a gingerbread house with your club
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Drop it off on December 11 at Wellsville First Christian Church (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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Invite family and friends to vote on December 12
π₯« Vote with Donations! On December 12, community members can vote for their favorite gingerbread house by bringing non-perishable food items.
1 canned good = 1 vote There is no limit to the number of donations you can bring! All items collected will be donated to a local food pantry.
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December 12 Activities πͺ Cookies & milk with Santa: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
π Gingerbread House Voting: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
π New for 2026! 4-H Clubs can also participate by decorating community food collection boxes that will be displayed throughout the county from mid-November through December 12.
π¦ Collection Box Dates: β’ Pick Up: October 5-8 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the OSU Extension Office
β’ Return Decorated Boxes: November 9-10 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the OSU Extension Office
π Let us know your club is participating by completing the survey: π https://go.osu.edu/2026gingerbreadcause
Let's celebrate the season of giving, showcase our creativity, and make a difference in our community. We can't wait to see what our 4-H clubs create! ππ