On behalf of Columbus Stand Up, thank you to everyone who joined us for our Emergency Spaghetti Dinner at G’s Shepard Springs Café.

What started as a simple idea, sharing a warm meal with your neighbors, became a valuable tool for us to support those affected by the government shutdown, which has led to a reduction in SNAP benefits. We saw neighbors meeting for the first time, volunteers serving with joy, and families sitting down together to eat without worry. That’s what our work is all about: showing up for one another when systems fall short.

Events like this are only possible because of community support. If you believe in what we’re building — free meals, mutual aid, and people-powered change — please consider donating today. Every dollar helps us advocate for Central Ohioans​, host more gatherings, and meet more needs directly.

👉 Donate here.

​Thank you again for being part of this movement. Together, we’re proving that Columbus takes care of its own.

With gratitude,

The Columbus Stand Up Team