LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Allen County Fair took time to honor veterans from every era.
Service members were admitted free, with a resource fair and complimentary lunch held at Roschman Park. Purple Heart recipient and local Vietnam veteran Terry Bags served as guest speaker. The Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio was also present, offering support to veterans in need from across the region.
“The Veterans Food Pantry — as we go around from fair to fair and event to event — we put out the word that we are there to support our veterans who are in need of groceries or foodstuffs. Any honorably discharged veteran can come to us and receive groceries for at least a 30-day window,” said Denny Glenn, president of the Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio.
The food pantry serves veterans across the region. They are located at 810 W. North St. in Lima and hold food distributions from 1 to 3:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Services are available to all honorably discharged veterans. For more information, contact vetfoodpantry@gmail.com or call 419-224-5630.
