The Salvation Army in Central Ohio

10/21/2026

What an incredible celebration of 20 years of Need Knows No Season! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this milestone luncheon and helped make it such a memorable afternoon!

A special thank you to keynote speaker, Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel, for his inspiring message and emcee, NBC4's Matt Barnes, for guiding us through the program. We were also honored to recognize Walmart as the recipient of the 2026 Need Knows No Season Award, celebrating its extraordinary commitment to serving our community.

We are especially grateful to all of our generous sponsors, including longtime Title Sponsors Lisa and Jeff Edwards, along with our community partners, Advisory Board, staff, and volunteers who helped make this event possible.

As we reflect on two decades of bringing people together, one thing remains unchanged: Need Knows No Season. The need for food, shelter, emergency assistance, and hope continues 365 days a year, and so does our dedication to serving our neighbors.

Join us in our mission to transform lives. Donate today and be the reason someone in Central Ohio finds hope tomorrow: SalvationArmyNeedKnowsNoSeason.org

10/21/2026

❤️ Double your impact for our Central Ohio neighbors!

Thanks to the generosity of our community Matching Gift Sponsors, donations to this year's Need Knows No Season Luncheon can go twice as far in supporting The Salvation Army's year-round programs and services!

From providing food and shelter to offering stability and hope, your generosity helps us meet the needs of individuals and families throughout Central Ohio.

Give today and help us double the impact of generosity in our community.

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The Need Knows No Season fundraiser raises critical funds for The Salvation Army in Central Ohio and educates others on the important work we do to...

10/20/2026

🏆 We’re honored to recognize Walmart with our 2026 Need Knows No Season Award!

This special award recognizes a family or corporate partner whose outstanding commitment helps advance the mission of The Salvation Army.

For years, Walmart has been a valued partner in serving our Central Ohio neighbors, supporting initiatives like Angel Tree, Red Box, and the Red Kettle campaign. From helping provide gifts for children during the holidays to supporting our volunteer bell ringers, Walmart's generosity makes a meaningful difference in our community.

Through its commitment to helping people live better, Walmart shares our dedication to meeting human needs and strengthening communities.

❤️ Please join us in congratulating Walmart and thanking them for their continued partnership and generosity!

10/19/2026

A special thank-you to NBC4, our Media Sponsor for the 20th Annual Need Knows No Season Luncheon! ❤️

We're especially grateful to NBC4 Today anchor, Matt Barnes, for returning as our host and helping us celebrate two decades of community generosity and support for The Salvation Army.

Thank you to the entire NBC4 team for your continued partnership and commitment to sharing stories that matter to our Central Ohio community!

10/16/2026

Behind every strong community is a network of people and organizations committed to making a difference. ❤️

We're grateful to our Need Knows No Season Patron Sponsors for being part of that network and helping The Salvation Army provide critical programs and services to our Central Ohio neighbors.

From putting food on the table to providing shelter, stability, and hope, your support helps us respond to needs that don't follow a calendar.

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making our community stronger!

10/15/2026

A big thank-you to our Pacesetter Sponsors for helping power the 20th Annual Need Knows No Season Luncheon! ❤️

For 20 years, this special event has brought our community together to support The Salvation Army's mission of meeting needs throughout Central Ohio, no matter the season.

We are grateful to these generous sponsors for helping make this year's celebration possible:

⭐ Byers Auto
⭐ CAS
⭐ IBP Installed Building Products
⭐ Jet's Pizza
⭐ OhioHealth
⭐ Park National Bank
⭐ RSM US LLP
⭐ Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
⭐ William & Marianne Burke

Thank you for standing alongside The Salvation Army and helping us continue to bring hope and assistance to our neighbors in need!

10/09/2026

A huge thank you to our Need Knows No Season Leader Sponsors! ❤️

First Merchants, Happy Chicken Farms and Merry Milk Maid, Iqventures, Nationwide Foundation, ODW Logistics, Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service

As we celebrate 20 years of Need Knows No Season, we are especially grateful for the businesses, foundations, and community partners who continue to stand behind this important tradition.

The generosity of our Leader Sponsors helps bring our community together around a shared purpose: ensuring The Salvation Army can continue to be there for our Central Ohio neighbors when help is needed.

Thank you to each of our Leader Sponsors for being part of this milestone year and for helping make the 20th anniversary of Need Knows No Season so meaningful. ❤️

10/08/2026

A special thank you to Fifth Third Bank, our Need Knows No Season Reception Sponsor! ❤️

Need Knows No Season brings together people and organizations who share a commitment to strengthening our Central Ohio community—and we are grateful to Fifth Third Bank for helping make this gathering possible.

Their partnership helps support an event that fuels The Salvation Army’s work throughout the year, providing hope, help and critical resources to neighbors when they need them most.

Thank you for your generous support of Need Knows No Season and The Salvation Army in Central Ohio!

10/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful for our Need Knows No Season Premier Sponsors! ❤️

Ohio Power, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Eric & Allison Smith, Worthington Enterprises

Their generous support of Need Knows No Season helps strengthen The Salvation Army’s work across Central Ohio, providing critical programs and services for our neighbors throughout the year.

From meeting immediate needs to helping individuals and families build greater stability for the future, this work is possible because of partners who believe in showing up for our community.

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors for standing with The Salvation Army and helping us continue the work behind the Red Shield. ❤️

10/02/2026

We are honored to recognize our Need Knows No Season Presenting Sponsor, the Siemer Family Foundation! ❤️

The Siemer Family Foundation has been a tremendous supporter of The Salvation Army in Central Ohio, demonstrating extraordinary generosity and a deep commitment to helping individuals and families throughout our community.

Their partnership helps strengthen the work happening behind the Red Shield every day, providing hope and assistance to neighbors facing difficult circumstances and helping create opportunities for greater stability.

We are deeply grateful to the Siemer Family Foundation for their continued partnership and the many ways they help make our work possible throughout Central Ohio.

Thank you for standing with The Salvation Army and helping us Do the Most Good.