Rooted in Collaboration.
Growing Through Service.
Our story began with a simple idea: local food should
move in ways that empower everyone to thrive.
Our Promise
Forest City Food Collective is built on partnership, purpose, and possibility. We design systems that help people and farms thrive together—rooted in collaboration, sustained by shared leadership, and guided by intentional design.
From Oberlin Hub to a Regional Collective
What began as the Oberlin Food Hub has grown into a regional network working toward a common goal: a fair and resilient local food economy. Today, Forest City Food Collective serves as a nonprofit distributor and systems designer that connects farms, buyers, and communities across Ohio to make local food more accessible, efficient, and equitable.
On the Farm
Growing & Stewardship
Harvesting &
On-Farm Preparation
Transport to the Food Hub / Collective
Hub Processing & Distribution
Impact You Can
Taste and Track
Every dollar invested in our work strengthens farms, families, and communities across the REgion.
We measure success by how well the system works for everyone. Each year, Forest City Food Collective channels millions of pounds of local food through a network that multiplies value and impact in Ohio and surrounding states.
"Every dollar invested
in our work generates
$1 = $4
four dollars of economic impact
in our communities."
Our Values
Service & Support
We lead with reliability, empathy,
and partnership
Collective Action
Systems are stronger when built
together.
Transparency
Open communication builds trust
and long-term relationships.
Equitable Access
Everyone deserves the opportunity to
eat (and thrive!) locally.
Meet the People Behind the System
We're the organizers and changemakers who believe in service through action. Our team works hard each day to connect the dots between good food and good outcomes.
Dave Sokoll
Executive Director
Pam Bliss
Bookkeeping Specialist
Ci Ci Hurns
Operations and Logistics Manager
The Power of Partnership
We collaborate with food producers, distributors, funders, and mission-driven
organizations that share our belief in regional resilience. Together, we’re designing systems that feed more people and build stronger communities.
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