Activate Allen County and community volunteers planted Lima's first urban orchard at the Jackson Street Garden to increase access to fresh fruit in a neighborhood considered a food desert. The project was funded through an Allen Lima Leadership grant, with additional support from the Lima Cenovus Refinery's We Care Program.
The Wapakoneta Farmers Market brings together nearly 30 local vendors each Saturday, offering fresh produce, handmade goods and a chance for shoppers to connect directly with area growers and artisans through October.
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.
The Lima Farmers Market will officially open its 2026 season on May 30 at the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Racers Station. The weekly market will feature fresh produce, baked goods, local vendors, live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities through Sept. 26.
Applications are now open for a senior nutrition program offering $50 in benefits for fresh produce at local farmers markets. Officials urge eligible seniors to apply early as funding is limited.
Hundreds of families lined up Monday for the only December food distribution offered by the West Ohio Food Bank, as demand for assistance continues to climb during the holiday season.
The American Heart Association is excited to share that the Ohio Conference Committee has released their changes to the Operating Budget Bill (HB 96).
In an effort to get fresh nutritious food on the table, the West Ohio Food Bank is holding several special distributions. The next three Thursdays they will be handing out fresh produce along with other items. All you have to do is be at their facility at 1380 East Kibby Street from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.