The United Way of Lima held its 9th annual "National Day of Caring," with volunteers tackling projects all across the area.
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The West Ohio Food Bank hosted its annual spring resource fair and food distribution today at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of cars rolled through the fairgrounds as volunteers loaded food and household items into trunks.
“There’s no registration required,” said Jason Aldrich, communications and public relations manager for the West Ohio Food Bank. “Simply come out, line up in your car, get out for a little bit to explore the resource fair and all the booths we’ll have there to offer, and then just follow the line through the fairgrounds.”
Volunteers packed boxes of food and loaded them into vehicles as dozens of families came through the Elm Street Church of the Nazarene on West Elm Street to receive holiday provisions. The event was a collaborative effort between the church and several partner organizations.
Held at Lima Senior High School, the expo will feature health screenings, informational exhibits, and demonstrations aimed at promoting health equity for the mind, body, and soul.
"Spread the Love" is a mission project by the Faith Christian Church to help with food insecurity by handing out sack meal Fridays to Lima area kids.
As part of the Day of Caring, the West Ohio Food Bank offered a no-registration needed food distribution to reach out to more people. And what a reach it had. They opened the gates nearly an hour early due to the long line reaching west on Kibby Street back to Meat City. Within an hour, 600 families had been through. Thousands of pounds of food left the food bank and into the homes of those needing a little help to make ends meet.
Hundreds of people get the chance to learn about area resources that can give them a helping hand. It was the big resource fair put on by the West Ohio Food Bank at the Allen County Fairgrounds. Dozens of local agencies and organizations were on hand with information about what they could offer those in attendance. They spoke with financial institutions, medical services, literacy support, and family programs, among others, with many making an impact on individuals.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The West Ohio Food Bank says they have seen a 19% increase in families served since the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, they have been working hard to make sure those who need assistance can make the contacts that can help them. The West Ohio Food Bank's annual resource fair and food distribution is scheduled for Monday, June 3rd. It will include a number of non-profits, businesses, and medical services on hand with information about their services. You will be able to enjoy lunch and go through to get your food distribution.
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