Operation Home Plate

Operation Home Plate Rooted in service, built on community. A program of Homeschool Voyages.

Operation Home Plate Community Pantry serves veterans, seniors, and families through food access outreach and support programs at the GTCPS building in Smithville.

Thanks to the volunteers that participated in the parade with us. Remember if you have photos of Broc Lee please tag us ...
05/25/2026

Thanks to the volunteers that participated in the parade with us. Remember if you have photos of Broc Lee please tag us in them.

05/25/2026

Broc Lee caught poorly dancing🤣

🚨 CONFIRMED: A suspicious broccoli has reportedly infiltrated tomorrow’s parade. 🥦👀Witnesses describe her as:• Loud• Que...
05/25/2026

🚨 CONFIRMED: A suspicious broccoli has reportedly infiltrated tomorrow’s parade. 🥦👀

Witnesses describe her as:
• Loud
• Questionably supervised
• Full of chaos
• Probably dancing badly
• Possibly recruiting new vegetable supporters

Tomorrow will officially be Broc Lee’s FIRST public appearance and nobody has seen her yet. 😂💚

If you spot Broc Lee during the parade:
📸 Take a picture
🏷 Tag Operation Home Plate
📍 Post your Broc Lee sighting on Facebook

We want to track all confirmed broccoli sightings throughout the parade route 👀🥦

Good luck. Stay alert. She cannot be stopped.

Smithville parade will start at 8:15 tomorrow Monday, May 25

Did you know that 100% of those working inside the pantry week after week are volunteers? These people are so dedicated ...
05/23/2026

Did you know that 100% of those working inside the pantry week after week are volunteers? These people are so dedicated in helping us serve our community one shift at a time and we could not do what we do without any of them. We love all of our volunteers.
Today we had some hiccups to start our day but we got through them quickly thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the patience of those that came out to see us. We saw a lot of new families come through and we welcome them all to our Homeplate family.
We had some downtime in-between shoppers so we took the opportunity to start packing bags for the Backpack Program which will kick off on June 1st at the Smithville park. The hours for the Backpack pick up is 10am-12pm on Mondays (beginning June 1st) and will always be held at the park to help keep things more orderly. If you signed your child up for the program you are welcome to come visit the pantry after picking up the bag for your child(ren).

Today is the day. We will be open from 1-4pm. If you have a need come see us at 148 S Milton Street in Smithville. Pleas...
05/23/2026

Today is the day. We will be open from 1-4pm. If you have a need come see us at 148 S Milton Street in Smithville. Please use the door and parking located off Mishler Drive. 📣📣 if you have them please bring bags or boxes to carry home your food. We have some but we are definitely running low.

05/22/2026

Tomorrow’s market is 1-4 don’t forget since we are not open next week. Please bring your bags ;)
148 S Milton Street in Smithville. Please use back door and parking located off Mishler Drive (look for our yellow people)

Just a reminder we will have Saturday hours this weekend as a result of our pantry closure on Monday and Tuesday next we...
05/21/2026

Just a reminder we will have Saturday hours this weekend as a result of our pantry closure on Monday and Tuesday next week. If you shopped with us Monday the 18th or Tuesday the 19th you are allowed to come see us on Saturday so you do not have to go without. 148 S Milton Street in Smithville 1-4pm. Please use entrance and parking off Mishler drive, our yellow people should be out. If you see the baseball field you are on the wrong side of the building

💛 Huge shoutout to SafeHaven Care Services for dropping off 144 youth bags for our summer program today!! 🎒☀️This kind o...
05/20/2026

💛 Huge shoutout to SafeHaven Care Services
for dropping off 144 youth bags for our summer program today!! 🎒☀️

This kind of support makes a REAL difference for local kids and families in our community. We are incredibly thankful for your generosity, kindness, and partnership as we prepare for a big summer season.

144 bags is an incredible donation and we are truly grateful for every single one! Thank you for supporting Operation Home Plate and helping make sure local youth have the supplies and support they need this summer. 💛

Please help us thank Safe Haven Care Services in the comments! 👏

Operation Home Plate
A program of Homeschool Voyages 501c3

05/19/2026

Today’s market lots of fresh veggies come see us 6-8 pm today.
148 S Milton Street in Smithville. Please use back door and parking located off Mishler Drive (look for our yellow people)

We are getting several new followers very quickly so here's some answers to FAQ's. 1. Who can come to Operation Homeplat...
05/18/2026

We are getting several new followers very quickly so here's some answers to FAQ's.

1. Who can come to Operation Homeplate?
Answer: if you are a Wayne county resident, we are here to help. Please bring in a photo ID to register

2. How often can I come for food?
Answer: you may visit Operation Homeplate one time per week.

3. Where is the Pantry located?
Answer: the physical address of the building is 148 S Milton St in Smithville. We ask that you park on the backside of the building and use the door there. This can be accessed off of Mishler Drive. The red line on the map is to show where to park and enter our building. Parking against the building should be utilized first but we do understand that those spaces fill quickly when we are busy. IF YOU CAN SEE THE BASEBALL FIELDS YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BUILDING (all caps for emphasis only).

4. Can I shop or am I just given a box/bag?
Answer: you are permitted to shop the pantry with a volunteer. Some things are harder for us to get access to so we will limit those items to ensure we have enough for all.

5. I don't have a need but I want to help. How can I do so?
Answer: If you want to donate time we do have a few slots available inside the pantry. We have other opportunities outside of the pantry working with seniors and vets that need extra hands. For those that need it we can sign off on JFS volunteer requirements. Please message us for more information.
If you are interested in making a monetary donation that we can use towards wishlist items, we offer several ways to do that and can offer a tax receipt upon request. Please either come in toward the end of pantry hours or message the page we can meet you at other times.
If you want to donate wishlist items that would be a huge help. Our wishlist is ever changing so please message us so we can give the most up to date list.

05/18/2026

Today’s market lots of fresh veggies come see us 1-4 today.
148 S Milton Street in Smithville. Please use back door and parking located off Mishler Drive (look for our yellow people)

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148 South Milton Street
Smithville, OH

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8pm

Telephone

+13307659092

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