Furtniture Bank
SUPPLYING THE MISSING PIECES
HopeNow Furniture Bank’s mission is to provide household goods free of charge to those individuals and families of Knox County struggling to furnish their own home due to poverty and other challenging life experiences.
Those needing assistance should call 740-358-1277. After leaving a name and telephone number on the answering machine, you will receive a return phone call at which time you are interviewed regarding your needs and qualifications for our services. Then, according to our inventory on hand, an appointment is set for the client to come to the warehouse at 1201 South Main Street in Mount Vernon to pick out furniture.
A HNFB team member will walk through the warehouse with the client, assisting in choosing items previously requested. From the basic core furniture items, a client may choose a mattress, box spring and frame, dresser, sofa or love seat, a soft chair, dining table and chairs, an end table or bookshelf. Clients will also be offered bed linens, dishes, and kitchen items from our housewares selection.
All items are in good, usable condition, clean and free of stains or tears. Together, we’re giving hope now to local families!
TO DONATE
HopeNow provides a pickup from households in Knox County of donated furniture items (must be in good condition). Donors may call 740-358-2998. You can also use the donation form online at hopenowfurniturebank. org. There is a $20 charge to cover truck expenses. Furniture may also be brought to the warehouse during open hours Tuesdays 1-3:30 p.m. or Thursdays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
We also work with businesses and local universities to collect itmes no longer needed. Our warehouse also has a small woodworking shop where volunteers work regularly to build tables, bed frames, and dressers as needed.
www.hopenowfurniturebank.org | 2hopenow@gmail.com P.O. Box 627 | 1201 South Main Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050 For assistance: 740-358-1277 | For donations: 740-358-2998
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Festive Fudge
Makes approx. 25 squares
Ingredients
3 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Classic Ginger Bread
Bakes one 9-inch square cake
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9-inch square pan and lightly coat with our.
Ingredients
1 + 3/4 cups all-purpose our
In a medium bowl, whisk together our, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Set aside.
Optional Mix-Ins:
chopped nuts (about 1/2 cup) • dried coconut
Vanilla, almond or peppermint extract
mini marshmallows • sprinkles • candy pieces
Instructions
Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Lining the pan with parchment paper will make it easier to remove the fudge from the pan once it is set.
Melt chocolate chips, condensed milk and butter over medium-low heat in a saucepan, until the mixture is smooth. Remove mixture from heat and stir in any mix-ins. Pour into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate until the fudge is set (2-3 hours). Cut into squares, store in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freezer for up to two months.
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tbsp. unsalted butter (melted)
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup mild- avored molasses
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses and boiling water. When the mixture is lukewarm, whisk in the egg.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined with no lumps.
2/3 cup boiling water
1 large egg
Makes 12 cookie bars
Snickerdoodle Bars
Dough
¾ cup butter, fully melted
¾ brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups our
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Topping
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until edges look dark and middle feels rm to the touch. Set the pan on a rack to cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve warm. Top with powdered sugar if desired.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350o and thoroughly grease a 9x13 pan. Mix the melted butter and sugars together in a large bowl until smooth. While continuing to mix, add the eggs and vanilla.
Add the our, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt to the bowl of wet ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan and press into an even layer.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping, then sprinkle over the batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is just turning golden. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing & serving.
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