Nourish, educate, and advocate for those facing food insecurity is the West Ohio Food Bank's new mission statement.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Nourish, educate, and advocate for those facing food insecurity is the West Ohio Food Bank's new mission statement.
September is Hunger Action Month, and the West Ohio Food Bank is working hard to end hunger in the 11 counties they serve.
September is Hunger Action Month, and the West Ohio Food Bank is working hard to end hunger in the 11 counties they serve. They are asking everyone to take action, whether it's donating, volunteering, or spreading the word online, because every action matters. Food bank officials say they are still seeing an increase in people who say they are living paycheck to paycheck and encourage anyone needing assistance to contact them.
The West Ohio Food Bank is asking everyone to take action, whether it's donating, volunteering, or spreading the word online, because every action matters.
"If you need food assistance, that's what we're there for. So, please give us a call. We can also give you resources for other things that are out there because often times people need additional things and they don't know where to go. So we can help them with that, and then "2-1-1" is a very valuable resource that they can call for all kinds of different things they may need," said Tommie Harner, CEO of West Ohio Food Bank.
The West Ohio Food Bank will be closed on September 5th, but will be open on Friday, August 6th, for the United Way's Day of Caring. They will have a food distribution at their facility at 1380 E Kibby St, Lima, OH 45804, for anyone in need of food from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no registration required, and they ask that you don't line up before 9:30 a.m.
