The Destroyers will take an active role in the Central Ohio community this season. The Destroyers will focus on three core initiatives to reinforce the team's commitment to disadvantaged youth, fighting hunger and the development of youth football.

Requests should be sent 6 weeks prior to the date of the event to:
Kate Furman
Fax
614-246-3738
Mail
Columbus Destroyers Community Development
200 West Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Fans are encouraged to bring Giant Eagle branded non-perishable food items to all Destroyers home games. Any fan bringing a Giant Eagle branded product, will receive a discounted ticket to that night's Destroyers' game.

Collection will begin when doors open at each of the three entrances to Nationwide Arena. In addition, every fan who donates an item will receive a Giant Eagle coupon and one raffle ticket per item donated, for a chance to win team signed Destroyers merchandise. One item will be awarded each game.

The season-long food collection campaign will once again include an appearance by the Destroyers players at the Channel 10 Food Parade on Saturday, April 26. Both the Destroyers players and Bombshells will be on hand to greet donors and help unload food as the community unites to gather food to benefit Operation Feed.

In conjunction with in-game food collection, Destroyers players, coaches, and staff will volunteers at area soup kitchens each month, and pack food boxes at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank warehouse.

Watch the video of the players helping out at Mid-Ohio Foodbank, Click Here.

About the Mid-Ohio FoodBank

Mid-Ohio FoodBank provides the food for pantries and soup kitchens all over our region. It distributes over two million pounds of food each month, providing over 33,000 meals per day to our neighbors who are in need—over half of whom are children or senior citizens. Each month, more than 18,000 households, on average, turn to a local food pantry in order to put food on their table and provide their children with the nourishment they need to excel in school.

Simply select the items you wish to donate and check out. It's that simple! Any fan donating online will receive a discounted ticket voucher in the mail to any upcoming Destroyers' game. Click here to begin.

Each season The Crawford Hoying Foundation, Crawford Communities and the Columbus Destroyers team up to provide housing assistance to one Central Ohio family currently facing financial hardship who would benefit greatly from an Apartment for a Year to get back on their feet.

Candidates are asked to complete an extensive application and be given an opportunity to explain their current situation and how they would benefit from an Apartment for a Year.

The application process for the 2008 season has been completed. If you would like to be considered for next season's apartment for a year, please check back for an application in February 2009.

Look for the 2008 family to be honored in-game on May 3 during the Crawford Communities night at the Destroyers game.

During the 2008 season, Columbus Destroyers' quarterback, Matt Nagy, and his supporters were proud to help Tackle Hunger in Central Ohio by donating $100 per touchdown that he throws to the Children's Hunger Alliance.

According to the Children's Hunger Alliance, in Ohio, on any given day, there are over 500,000 children who are hungry or at risk of hunger - that is about 1 in 6 kids who is unsure how, or if, he or she will get their next meal. Children's Hunger Alliance is the statewide agency committed to solving this problem.

Total Touchdowns to Tackle Hunger Donation:
74 Touchdowns Tossed = $7,400 donated to the Children's Hunger Alliance!

Fans can arrange for Bruiser to make an appearance during the first quarter of the football game to help celebrate a birthday, anniversary or any other special occasion. In addition to making an appearance at your seat during the game, your name will be listed on the scoreboard at halftime.

Proceeds from the in-game appearances will be donated to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in cooperation with the Destroyers TACKLE HUNGER presented by Giant Eagle initiative.

For more information, or to schedule an in-game appearance, please call 614-246-4152.

Germain is proud to team up with these local non-profit organizations which include Faith Mission, Mid-Ohio FoodBank, After School All-Stars, Easter Seals, Directions for Youth and Families, and Big Brothers Big Sisters in order to make our community a better place to live and work.