For the Community • By the Community

Bainbridge Area Food For Friends

Most needed items: In addition to all non-perishable food items, the pantry is always seeking donations of toiletries (deodorant, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo), paper goods (toilet tissue, Kleenex, paper towels) and cleaning supplies (dish and laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner).

Drop-Off Sites: Lobby bin at Bainbridge Library and at the Pantry. Due to construction at the Town Hall, the pantry is temporarily located at Centerville Mills.

Monetary Donations may be made in the Bainbridge Area Food For Friends account at PNC Bank, Solon. Please note that in these economic times, demand at the pantry has increased dramatically. Please keep us in mind for your generous donations! Thanks!

If you or someone you know needs the confidential assistance of the pantry, please call 440-708-9829.

Bainbridge Area Food For Friends was founded in 1990 by John Bauswein and Anne Bauswein North. Now co-sponsored by Bainbridge Civic Club and Spirit of Bainbridge, it is a local entity supported totally by local donations and fundraising events. BAFFF receives no government funding.

 EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ALL SPIRIT OF BAINBRIDGE CORRESPONDENCE:
spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com
 

Inside this Spirit...

  • Our "History 101" series of articles continues with Anne North's in-depth view of the 2010s to present day. Please see pages 6-8.
  • Our Spirit Holiday Guide is merry and bright with loads of information and ideas for the festive season ahead. Please turn to page 20.

Our next issue will be delivered Dec. 4, 2026, and
will feature our Spirit Holiday Guide.

Editorial Deadline is Nov. 20.
Advertising Deadline is Nov. 25.

For more information, email us at spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com.

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Peruse our latest issue of Spirit of Bainbridge...

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5

Library, Community Spirit
Obituaries
Trustees

History 101

Spirit & Health
Wreaths Across America
Parenting
Film Focus

Kenston Spirit
St. Joan of Arc
Book Reviews
Scouts

Spirit Holiday Guide
Spirit Classifieds

Pages 6-9

Pages 16-19

Pages 20-32

Requires Acrobat Reader

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Contact Us:

  • Phone: 440-478-2950 Please leave a message!
  • NEW MAILING ADDRESS: 242 Reber Ave., Lancaster, OH  43130-1758
  • NEW email:  spiritofbainbridge@gmail.com

The Spirit of Bainbridge mailed to every home and business in Auburn and Bainbridge Townships (zip code 44023).

Additional copies are distributed locally at Bainbridge Library, Lowe’s Greenhouse, and other locations in Auburn, Aurora, Bainbridge, Chagrin Falls, Chesterland, Solon and South Russell.

Approximately 7,300 copies of Spirit of Bainbridge are circulated.

Copyright 2026 Spirit of Bainbridge Inc.
No portion of content may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher.
Anne E. North, Publisher, 242 Reber Ave., Lancaster, OH 43130-1758