🧡 Serving with Purpose: Delta Foundation’s Food Pantry Makes a Difference
The Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation Life Development Center (GCDFLDC), led by President Kathi Howard-Primes, is making an incredible impact in the Greater Cleveland community through its monthly Food Pantry Service—providing fresh food, produce, and hope to families in need.
Built on the pillars of community, collaboration, and commitment, this pantry is more than a food distribution site—it’s a movement of service, unity, and love in action.
📍 Where & When
Location: Delta Center
Address: 11955 Shaker Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH
Pantry Days: Every 3rd Saturday | April – September
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (while supplies last)
🍎 What Families Receive
- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
- Essential Grocery Staples
- Smiles & Support from Local Volunteers
Whether rain or shine, board members, Delta Sigma Theta Sorors, and community volunteers come together to distribute food and uplift spirits.
📊 Impact at a Glance
- 373 families served in 2021 alone
- Over 90 families helped per pantry event
- A growing network of support for the underserved in Cleveland
Each bag of groceries represents more than food—it’s a reminder that someone cares.
🙌 Leadership that Uplifts
Kathi Howard-Primes, President of the GCDFLDC, brings decades of commitment to the community, ensuring the Foundation continues to live its mission:
“Working for Today to Change Tomorrow.”
Her leadership fuels programs like the food pantry and other transformative efforts in education, health, and economic empowerment.
💬 How You Can Help
✅ Spread the Word
✅ Volunteer with the Deltas
✅ Support with Donations or Resources
If you’re interested in joining the next food pantry day—or know someone in need—mark your calendars:
📅 Next Pantry: Saturday, July 19, 2025
📍 Delta Center, 11955 Shaker Blvd
Together, we feed. Together, we grow. Together, we grind.
To learn more about the Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation and their impact, visit clevelanddeltafoundation.org.
Over 50 Families Impacted: The Power of Partnership and Purpose in Cleveland
Cleveland, OH – In a powerful example of collaboration, purpose, and community-driven action, over 50 families in Greater Cleveland were directly impacted by the generosity and commitment of the Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation and Zeta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
This effort wasn’t just a one-time donation — it was a heartfelt mission to uplift, empower, and provide for those who need it most. From food distributions and resources the impact was tangible, emotional, and deeply appreciated.
Purpose-Driven Leadership
At the center of this powerful initiative stood key community champions:
- Bruce Coffey – whose tireless commitment to service helped coordinate outreach efforts and build trust with families across the region.
- Woody Allen – a consistent force in ensuring logistical support and hands-on delivery for families in need.
- Jonny Hayden, Line President of the “23 Sons of Resurrection and Rage”, brought energy, brotherhood, and a legacy of service through Omega Psi Phi that inspired younger generations to take action.
Their leadership helped ignite a movement of giving back — with Zeta Omega Fraternity Brothers standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the dynamic women of the Delta Foundation, including President Kathi Howard-Primes, whose guidance continues to lead the foundation with compassion and strategy.
More Than Just Donations
Families who received assistance were not just handed goods — they were offered hope. One mother said, “I’ve never had anyone treat me with so much dignity. They didn’t just give me food — they listened.” Another elder shared, “Seeing Black men and women working together to serve the people gave me joy. It reminded me that we still have leaders who care.”
From children receiving back-to-school supplies to elders being connected to local healthcare resources, this partnership created a ripple effect of community care.
A Lasting Legacy
The efforts from this collaboration between Delta Sigma Theta’s Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation and Omega Psi Phi’s Zeta Omega Chapter remind us that service is the rent we pay for living — and these leaders are paid in full. The “23 Sons of Resurrection and Rage” are a living testament to Omega’s legacy of uplift, and the women of the Delta Foundation continue to sow seeds of change across neighborhoods in need.
Special Thanks:
🙏🏾 Bruce Coffey
🙏🏾 Woody Allen
🙏🏾 Jonny Hayden, Line President of “23 Sons of Resurrection and Rage”
🙏🏾 Kathi Howard-Primes & the Greater Cleveland Delta Foundation
🙏🏾 Zeta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Together, they’ve shown us what happens when Black excellence meets community purpose — lives are transformed.
Sources Cited – Call and Post Cleveland Blog –