Milford Boys' Soccer will collect non-perishable food donations at the gate when the Eagles host Kings on Sept. 3 at Charity J. Lucas Stadium.

The varsity match kicks off at 7 p.m., with JV at 5 p.m. The team is partnering with Milford Miami Ministries to turn a conference matchup into a community effort to fight hunger, as the Milford Athletics account on X announced Aug. 22. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to donate at the stadium.


The timing lines up with a big stretch for the ministry. Milford Miami Ministries, a coalition of more than 20 local churches based inside Milford Christian Church at 844 State Route 131, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The nonprofit is hosting its own 30th Anniversary Community Open House and Food Drive on Friday, Sept. 4, the day after the soccer game, at its food pantry location.

The numbers show why donations matter. According to its 2026 newsletter, Milford Miami Ministries has served 811 families totaling 2,452 individuals with food and personal care items so far this year. It has also distributed $86,787 in emergency assistance across 222 disbursements for rent, utilities and other essentials, and supplied clothing to 461 families.

The ministry serves nearly 200 families each month, according to its website, providing food, clothing and emergency financial help to neighbors facing hard times.

For residents who want to do more, the ministry is running a "30 for 30 Challenge" in honor of its anniversary: donate 30 non-perishable food items, make a $30 financial contribution, or invite friends and family to learn about the mission.

The food pantry is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. The phone number is (513) 248-1114.

Coming up:

  • Thursday, Sept. 3 — Milford Boys' Soccer food drive give-back game vs. Kings, 5 p.m. (JV) / 7 p.m. (varsity), Charity J. Lucas Stadium
  • Friday, Sept. 4 — Milford Miami Ministries 30th Anniversary Open House & Food Drive, 844 State Route 131, Milford