The West Ohio Food Bank is reminding patrons to follow the rules during monthly food distribution days.

With no new federal farm bill in sight, food bank officials from across the United States are preparing to converge on the nation’s capital to advocate for hunger relief programs.

The information and referral service received more than 3,000 calls and texts in 2025.

A Spencerville fifth grader is making a big impact on his community.

“We provide temporary emergency financial assistance to our county veterans. We will assist with rent, house payments, food, utilities and other items such as gas cards, work boots, things like that. So if a veteran is in need or they're having a hard time we don't want to see them without. We want them to come to our office now before it gets out of hand so we can help them,” said Tamara Wilson, executive director of the Allen County Veterans Service Commission.

The Lima City Council is stepping in to help families impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and cuts to food assistance benefits.

The West Ohio Food Bank says the need for food assistance in the region is rising quickly as federal SNAP benefits are reduced.

With the government shutdown now on day 29, thousands of Allen County families could soon feel the impact.