ACTION ALERT: Tell our Senators to protect SNAP and Medicaid from harmful cuts!
Congress is currently working on a budget plan that would lead to deep cuts in critical programs, especially Medicaid and SNAP, that will hurt thousands of low-income children, working parents, people with disabilities, some veterans and older adults in our state. Not only will significantly cutting these programs push Ohio families deeper into poverty, but […]
Congressman Jim Jordan toured West Ohio Food Bank!
Thank you to Jim Jordan for stopping by West Ohio Food Bank for a quick tour and to hear about hunger issues in our area! #together #LocalChange #FoodInsecurityAwareness #westohiofoodbank
Fight Hunger. Spark Change. with WalMart, Sam’s Club, and Feeding America
Feeding America, Walmart, and Sam’s Club are teaming up for the 12th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. Through donations made in-store, online, and by purchasing specially-marked products, we can raise critical funds to fight hunger in communities across America. Now through March 31, your donation can help millions of people access the food […]
Global News Coverage at WOFB
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) visited the West Ohio Food Bank in Lima on April 22, 2025. Reporter Caitriona Perry and Photographer/Producer Claire Betzer toured the food bank, and then did a live update on the BBC’s streaming news service. CEO Tommie Harner and Lima City Council member Carla Thompson were interviewed. The focus was […]
Hardin Co Food Pantry Asking for Assistance
We want to begin by saying how truly thankful we are for Kings Plumbing of Kenton, Ohio. They moved quickly and professionally to get a new furnace installed for the Kenton Full Gospel Bread of Life Food Pantry when the need was urgent. We are deeply grateful for their fast response and the care they […]
Holiday Events held to assist the West Ohio Food Bank
See below all of the events that are happening in our area during this holiday season that will support the West Ohio Food Bank. Thank you to all of these businesses, organizations, and volunteers for thinking of us!
New West Ohio Food Bank Food Truck
Keep a look out on the road for the West Ohio Food Bank – NEW Food truck! Recently donated to the food bank to help support cooking classes, trainings, events among many others directly in the communities especially,rural communities.
OAF Supports Bill to Assist Seniors Access to Food Benefits
The Ohio Association of Foodbanks and its members are grateful to Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) for his co-sponsorship of the Delivering for Rural Seniors Act. See the statement from the OAF and the press release from Senator Husted’s office below:
Ohio Association of Foodbanks Statement on Government Shutdown
We are continuing to monitor the government shutdown closely and remain committed to keeping our foodbanks informed as we learn more. Please see the OAFB statement on the government shutdown below:
Ruler Foods Holiday Hunger Round-Up Campaign
Ruler Foods Holiday Hunger Round Up campaign is underway! This in-store initiative will run from November 1 through January 3, 2026, encouraging customers to round up at checkout to help feed local families. If you shop at Ruler in Lima, Celina, or Van Wert, please consider rounding up to assist the West Ohio Food Bank […]
September is #HungerActionMonth
The Feeding America network is rallying for one million actions against hunger. Your contribution matters – whether you donate, advocate, volunteer, or raise awareness online. Together, we can make a difference and end hunger. Contact us today to learn more and donate today! WOFB To Be Busy During Hunger Action Month | wfin.com
State and Local Leaders Respond to assist those in need during Fed Govt Shutdown
State and local leaders are taking action, as the Federal Government shutdown continues. With the shutdown now at over one month in length, the Ohio House, Ohio Senate, and Governor Mike DeWine have implemented additional food assistance dollars to help keep SNAP benefits going to Ohioans in need. Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith has launched an […]
Thank you CVS Pharmacy Customers!
Everyone in the U.S. should have access to the food and resources needed to thrive. Thanks to the generosity of CVS Health Pharmacy customers, we are able to continue to help provide take-home groceries to our 11-County Service Area as well as it help to cover our overhead costs of sourcing, inventory, storing & distributing […]
Wal Mart and Sams Club join Feeding America with Fight Hunger. Spark Change. in 2026
For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including all locations in the West Ohio Food Bank’s 11-county coverage area. The goal of the annual cause marketing campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they […]
WOFB Celebrates Wawa Lima Opening, Receives $2,500
Please check out our YouTube video and pictures from the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Lima Wawa from Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026. We are pleased to have a working relationship with Wawa through our partnership with Feeding America!