The West Ohio Food Bank is thanking its many supporters as the year comes to a close.

The food bank says the generosity of its supporters has provided more than 6.6 million meals to more than 47,000 people in its service area.

More than 27,000 of the individuals were new to the food banking network in 2022.

“As we say goodbye to 2022, we want you to know that your support gave each of these people hope and we are so grateful for you,” West Ohio Food Bank Tommie Harner said in a message to supporters.

“Thank you for being a supporter of West Ohio Food Bank, and for helping us put food on the tables of our hungry neighbors.”