The West Ohio Food Bank is seeking additional volunteers during the summer months as participation typically declines due to vacations and school breaks. Officials say volunteers can serve for as little as an hour and will be matched with opportunities that fit their schedules and interests.

The West Ohio Food Bank's annual Resource Fair drew nearly 1,000 people to the Allen County Fairgrounds to connect residents with valuable community services and support programs.

Following the fair, nearly 200,000 pounds of food and household products were distributed with the help of more than 70 volunteers.

Little Caesars brought its "Love Kitchen" to the Lima Rescue Mission, providing free, freshly made pizzas to men at the shelter.

The West Ohio Food Bank will hold its annual resource fair and largest food distribution event of the year on June 4 at the Allen County Fairgrounds. The event will connect families with local services and provide food assistance while organizers continue seeking volunteers and sponsors.

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.