Feeding our community by connecting neighbors to healthy food, resources, and each other.
Since 2009, the Worthington Resource Pantry has been feeding our community by connecting neighbors to healthy food, resources, and each other. We serve residents from eight ZIP codes in northern Franklin and southern Delaware counties who have an income of less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
We offer a wide range of grocery and personal care items including fresh produce, dairy, meats, bread, and shelf-stable foods. Our neighbors with mobility or transportation challenges can access foods through the Pantry’s Homebound Delivery service. We set up Pop-Up Pantries at two transitional housing locations allowing neighbors to shop for food despite physical or mental health challenges. Our Resource Center connects neighbors to services that provide access to additional food options, clothing, maternity and baby care items, healthcare and medication, and utility bill assistance. Plus we connect with schools to help coordinate a Summer Produce and Snack program for school-age children during the summer months; and set up and supply the High School Markets - an initiative to address teen hunger.
The Worthington Resource Pantry serves as a stopgap for neighbors facing difficult times. Access to a well-stocked food pantry is essential to ensuring that our community members never go without.
Meet the Team
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."
Nick Linkenhoker
Executive Director
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.”
Erin White Ulvi
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.”
James Cuthbert
Operations Manager
James joined the Worthington Resource Pantry in April 2024. He has experience in many facets of supply chain management including logistics, material management and warehouse operations. James graduated from The Ohio State University and has been American Production and Inventory Control Society certified in Production and Inventory Management. James enjoys watching football, playing golf, and traveling. A longtime resident of Dublin, he is married and has two married daughters and three grandchildren, which he enjoys immensely.
James says, "As I was deciding my future career path, I decided to volunteer one day a week at the Worthington Resource Pantry. It was a life changing experience, seeing all the amazing volunteers come together and provide a critical service for the community. It is a very fulfilling experience working at the Pantry, helping our neighbors every day!"
Kayla Stumpf
Volunteer and Programs Manager
Kayla joined the Worthington Resource Pantry in August 2024. She has previous experience in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers in public policy and helping them get involved in the political process. Kayla is responsible for managing volunteers and many of the programs the Pantry has throughout the community. A graduate of Juniata College, she now lives in Powell with her partner, their dog, Anya, and their cat, Jangles.
“The Worthington Resource Pantry is an amazing organization and that is due to the people who volunteer their time to ensure our neighbors have access to fresh, high quality foods and any other resource they may need. I go home each day in awe of what they have accomplished and proud I get to be a part of it. I am excited to work with them to continue providing these programs that support our neighbors and our community.”
Board of Directors
Jenny Saunders, Chair
FCBank
Joe Clark, Vice Chair
NiSource
Erica Howat, Secretary
Batelle
Harry Pukay-Martin, CPA, MBA, Treasurer
Retired - The Ohio State University
James Allen
Retired
Ethan Barnhardt
City of New Albany
Melissa Clark
Ohio Education Association
Janet George
Retired - Capital University
Jennifer Hefner, PhD, MPH
The Ohio State University
Colin Kalvas, J.D.
Bricker Graydon
Byron Manchester
BSHM Architects
Rev. Dominic Short Mejia
Worthington United Methodist Church
Rob Messenheimer
Worthington City Schools
Rebecca Princehorn, J.D.
Bricker Graydon
Andy Tilton
Tiltons Automotive Service
Katie Valponi
Abercrombie & Fitch
Sara Tizzano
Cardinal Health