By Sav McKee | Photos courtesy of Jodi Burroughs
This story first appeared in the September 2025 edition of (614) Magazine. © 2025 (614) Media Group. Reproduced with permission.
Food insecurity is never far from Jodi Burroughs’ mind.
The City Council Member and co-partner of Plum Run Winery and Grove City Brewing Company has always been deeply rooted in her community. The more involved she became, the more clearly she saw where change was needed, specifically when it came to ensuring every neighbor has access to fresh, healthy meals.
“I want to serve the underserved,” she reflected. “I feel strongly that everybody deserves access to good food on a daily basis.”
After more than 30 years living in Grove City, Jodi began volunteering with Mid-Ohio Food Collective. “My connection to MOFC goes back a long time,” she said. Before the pandemic, she was there every Friday for five years. “I loved meeting the people who came in,” she recalled. “You’d be surprised of all the different backgrounds and cultures we have here in Central Ohio who utilize MOFC.”
“Food is a basic necessity, and everyone should have it.”
Though she no longer volunteers weekly, Jodi remains a driving force in the Grove City community. As a Council Member, she’s more immersed than ever in the city’s operations and civic engagement, while still hosting events and fundraisers at Plum Run Winery and Grove City Brewing Company.
“When MOFC had a ‘happy hour’ for other food bank workers around the nation, Plum Run Winery and our brewery poured wine and beer for everyone,” she mentioned.
This September, in honor of Hunger Action Month, Grove City Brewing Company is stepping up for the second year in a row. All month long, guests can round up their tab, with the brewery matching the amount and donating it directly to MOFC. “Money donations make a bigger impact,” Jodi emphasized. “MOFC has more buying power than what we do. That $5 goes a lot further when they purchase food than when we shop at the grocery store for donations.” But for those who prefer to give physical goods, Grove City Brewing is offering a 10% discount coupon for customers who bring in nonperishable food items.
Jodi could have chosen any cause to support. But for her, food access is fundamental, and MOFC directly benefits the community. “Food is a basic necessity, and everyone should have it,” she said. And not just any food, but fresh, nourishing meals.
“I feel that a lot of the people experiencing food insecurity also have limited access to healthy food options. It’s a terrible imbalance—processed food leads to health issues and obesity. But nutritious meals make a world of difference,” she said.
Visit Grove City Brewing Company at 3946 Broadway in Grove City this September and round up your check to support MOFC.
