MEET OUR STAFF
Kathy Hoff
Kathy is the Executive Director who joined the PIN team in 2018. Originally starting as a volunteer in early 2018, Kathy was hired that summer to be the Nutrition Services Manager. During her time in that role, People in Need grew to be the largest food pantry provider in Delaware County, supporting and partnering with other agencies, organizations and businesses to include the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors, the Weekend Backpack Program with Delaware City Schools, and increased monthly Produce Markets with MidOhio Foodbank.
As Executive Director, she works with a passionate team to ensure quality emergency services programs, food insecurity programs committed to healthy families and individuals, and events that support those in need. Collaborating with other agencies in Delaware County, her role is to partner, communicate, and serve families and individuals in Delaware County in their time of need. Kathy represents Delaware County on the Agency Council for Mid-Ohio Foodbank, CORDIA Leadership Council (Central Ohio Regional Digital Inclusion Alliance), a Board member of the Delaware Rotary and served as co-chair for the Delaware County Hunger Alliance and the Steering Committee for the Ohio Food Policy Network.
Kathy started at PIN after 31 years in leadership roles in higher education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Mount Union and a Master of Education Administration degree from Xavier University. She and her partner Jeff Callender live in Powell. Her two granddaughters live in Waldo along with her daughter and son-in-law. She is an avid hiker, has a quest to visit all of our beautiful National Parks, and loves to cook!
Kathy can be contacted at khoff@delawarepeopleinneed.org
Mallory Sribanditmongkol
Mallory is the Director of Community Engagement at People in Need. She joined the organization in 2024 and supports communications, development, marketing, and public relations efforts. Mallory brings experience from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including a decade in public information management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from Otterbein University and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University.
Additionally, Mallory serves as an appointed member of the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, a Precinct Election Official for the Delaware County Board of Elections, and as an active volunteer at Asbury United Methodist Church. She resides in Delaware with her husband and daughter.
Mallory can be contacted at msribanditmongkol@delawarepeopleinneed.org
Kristin Pzedpelski
Kristin is the Director of Food Insecurity Programs at People in Need. She began working at PIN in the beginning of 2024. In this role, she oversees the Food Pantry, Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors, Produce Market, Mobile Market, and Weekend Backpack Programs for Delaware City Schools.
Kristin graduated from Messiah University majoring in Mathematics with minors in Business Administration and Statistics. A good part of her career experience has been in the analytical field, but she has also spent many years working in catering. A large passion of hers has always been volunteering whether it be through her church, the school system, or her community.
Kristin resides in Marysville with her husband Pete, daughter Emma, and dog Barney. She enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Kristin can be contacted at kpzedpelski@delawarepeopleinneed.org
Meredith Day
Meredith is the Coordinator of Emergency Services Programs. She joined the organization in 2024.
Meredith is a graduate of Otterbein University and is pursuing her Master of Social Work degree. Raised in Delaware County, Meredith enjoys working to serve the community where she lives.
Meredith loves sunshine and freshly squeezed lemonade, and enjoys all of the community activities Delaware has to offer.
Meredith can be contacted at mday@delawarepeopleinneed.org
Tony Yannone
Tony started volunteering at People in Need in 2019 and has supported various functions including the food pantry, warehouse/inventory management, retail grocery pickups and weekly food delivery to local schools. In February 2023 Tony began his role as a Program Support Specialist to add bookkeeping to his responsibilities, a role he is well qualified for after a long career in Finance and Accounting.
Tony resides in Powell with his wife Kit and their rescue pup Calvin. When not working at People in Need, Tony can often be seen riding the streets of Delaware on his bicycle or practicing yoga at a local studio. He also enjoys traveling, hiking, snow skiing and scuba diving.
Tony can be contacted at tony@delawarepeopleinneed.org
James Wallace
James is PIN’s Warehouse Associate and brings with him 15 years of experience in that role, as well as 10 years of experience in automotive repair.
He enjoys helping others, exploring the outdoors, camping, hiking, and trying new experiences. James also collects HotWheels, model cars and spends his spare time gardening, cooking, and watching science fiction movies. He lives in Cardington with his wife Crystal, sons Joey and Riley, mother-in-law Mary, and their two furry boys Boba and Otis.