Former Delaware Food Pantry Co-Director Indicted on Felony Theft Charges
Kathryn Whiting is accused of taking at least $37,500 from the Eastside Mission Food Pantry and donors, including older Ohioans.
A Delaware County grand jury indicted Kathryn Whiting, 62, a former co-director of the Eastside Mission Food Pantry, on felony charges alleging she stole at least $37,500 from the charitable pantry and its donors, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Whiting, a resident of Delaware, faces charges of theft from a person in a protected class, telecommunications fraud, and prohibited acts and practices for charities in Delaware County Common Pleas Court, the attorney general's office said. The alleged crimes occurred between Jan. 1, 2024, and Sept. 14, 2026, during Whiting's management of the food pantry, which operates as an outreach ministry of Eastside Mission Church in Delaware. State officials said the alleged victims included elderly Ohioans who donated to or received assistance from the organization.
The criminal investigation was conducted jointly by the Delaware Police Department, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Charitable Law Section of the attorney general's office. The Delaware County Prosecutor's Office appointed the Charitable Law Section to serve as special prosecutor in the case. Court records show Whiting was scheduled for arraignment on Friday, Oct. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.
Subsequent local news coverage reflected slight discrepancies regarding financial amounts and charge classifications. The attorney general's office alleged that Whiting stole at least $37,500. By comparison, broadcast station ABC 6 initially reported allegations that Whiting stole more than $30,000 before noting the state's $37,500 figure, while 10TV reported the loss as more than $35,000. In addition, NBC4 reported the indictment alleged the theft of more than $37,000 and included two second-degree felonies, while 10TV reported that Whiting faces one felony charge each across the three criminal counts without specifying felony degrees.
State officials emphasized that indictments are criminal allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law. Ohio residents who suspect a charitable group or its leaders of fraud or misappropriation of funds can submit a formal complaint online or by phone to the Charitable Law Section at charitable.ohioago.gov or 800-282-0515.
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A Delaware County grand jury indicted Kathryn Whiting, 62, a former co-director of the Eastside Mission Food Pantry, on felony charges alleging she stole at least $37,500 from the charitable pantry and its donors, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Whiting, a resident of Delaware, faces charges of theft from a person in a protected class, telecommunications fraud, and prohibited acts and practices for charities in Delaware County Common Pleas Court, the attorney general's office said. The alleged crimes occurred between Jan. 1, 2024, and Sept. 14, 2026, during Whiting's management of the food pantry, which operates as an outreach ministry of Eastside Mission Church in Delaware. State officials said the alleged victims included elderly Ohioans who donated to or received assistance from the organization.
The criminal investigation was conducted jointly by the Delaware Police Department, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Charitable Law Section of the attorney general's office. The Delaware County Prosecutor's Office appointed the Charitable Law Section to serve as special prosecutor in the case. Court records show Whiting was scheduled for arraignment on Friday, Oct. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.
Subsequent local news coverage reflected slight discrepancies regarding financial amounts and charge classifications. The attorney general's office alleged that Whiting stole at least $37,500. By comparison, broadcast station ABC 6 initially reported allegations that Whiting stole more than $30,000 before noting the state's $37,500 figure, while 10TV reported the loss as more than $35,000. In addition, NBC4 reported the indictment alleged the theft of more than $37,000 and included two second-degree felonies, while 10TV reported that Whiting faces one felony charge each across the three criminal counts without specifying felony degrees.
State officials emphasized that indictments are criminal allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law. Ohio residents who suspect a charitable group or its leaders of fraud or misappropriation of funds can submit a formal complaint online or by phone to the Charitable Law Section at charitable.ohioago.gov or 800-282-0515.
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A Delaware County grand jury indicted Kathryn Whiting, 62, a former co-director of the Eastside Mission Food Pantry, on felony charges alleging she stole at least $37,500 from the charitable pantry and its donors, Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Wednesday, Sept. 30.
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A former co-director of a Delaware food pantry has been indicted for allegedly stealing at least $37,500 from the organization and its donors, including elderly Ohioans, Attorney General Andy Wilson announced on Wednesday afternoon.
Whiting, a resident of Delaware, faces charges of theft from a person in a protected class, telecommunications fraud, and prohibited acts and practices for charities in Delaware County Common Pleas Court, the attorney general's office said.
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Kathryn Whiting, 62, of Delaware, faces felony charges of theft from a person in a protected class, telecommunications fraud, and prohibited acts and practices for charities in Delaware County Common Pleas Court.
The alleged crimes occurred between Jan. 1, 2024, and Sept. 14, 2026, during Whiting's management of the food pantry, which operates as an outreach ministry of Eastside Mission Church in Delaware.
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The charges stem from Whiting’s management of the Eastside Mission Food Pantry, a ministry of Eastside Mission Church in Delaware. According to the indictment, the alleged crimes took place between Jan. 1, 2024, and Sept. 14, 2026.
The Delaware County Prosecutor's Office appointed the Charitable Law Section to serve as special prosecutor in the case.
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The case was investigated by the Delaware Police Department, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Charitable Law Section of the Attorney General’s Office. The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office appointed the Charitable Law Section to prosecute the case.
State officials emphasized that indictments are criminal allegations and defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.
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Indictments are criminal allegations. Defendants are presumed innocent unless proved guilty in a court of law.
Ohio residents who suspect a charitable group or its leaders of fraud or misappropriation of funds can submit a formal complaint online or by phone to the Charitable Law Section at charitable.ohioago.gov or 800-282-0515.
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Ohioans who suspect a charitable organization of fraud or misuse of funds can file a complaint at charitable.ohioago.gov or by calling 800-282-0515.
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By comparison, broadcast station ABC 6 initially reported allegations that Whiting stole more than $30,000 before noting the state's $37,500 figure, while 10TV reported the loss as more than $35,000.
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Former co-director of a Delaware food pantry, 62-year-old Kathryn Whiting, has been indicted on allegations that she stole more than $30,000 from the organization and its donors.
AG: Former co-director indicted after stealing more than $35,000 from Delaware food pantry
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By comparison, broadcast station ABC 6 initially reported allegations that Whiting stole more than $30,000 before noting the state's $37,500 figure, while 10TV reported the loss as more than $35,000.
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AG: Former co-director indicted after stealing more than $35,000 from Delaware food pantry
In addition, NBC4 reported the indictment alleged the theft of more than $37,000 and included two second-degree felonies, while 10TV reported that Whiting faces one felony charge each across the three criminal counts without specifying felony degrees.
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Kathryn Whiting faces one felony charge each of theft from a person in a protected class, prohibited acts and practices for charities and telecommunications fraud.
Ohio woman accused of stealing more than $37,000 from food pantry
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In addition, NBC4 reported the indictment alleged the theft of more than $37,000 and included two second-degree felonies, while 10TV reported that Whiting faces one felony charge each across the three criminal counts without specifying felony degrees.
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Ohio woman accused of stealing more than $37,000 from food pantry
In addition, NBC4 reported the indictment alleged the theft of more than $37,000 and included two second-degree felonies, while 10TV reported that Whiting faces one felony charge each across the three criminal counts without specifying felony degrees.
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She is charged with two second-degree felonies, theft from a person in a protected class and prohibited acts and [...]