Since 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has hosted a nationwide food drive on the second Saturday in May. On this day, letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations while delivering
Welcome GoBus to our community! GoBus helps to connect Ohio’s rural residents with urban centers. Fares are $5-$25 (plus taxes and fees), and tickets are only purchased online/over the phone.
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
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
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
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
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
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
As uncertainties continue with the federal government shutdown, the West Ohio Food Bank is seeing an outpouring of support and special events, to help our hungry neighbors in need in
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, Lima City Council kicked off a food drive to assist the West Ohio Food Bank during the upcoming holiday season, and in the midst of
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
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
We want to thank everyone who came out on such a beautiful fall afternoon back on Oct. 11! We had so much fun offering free snacks, a chili cook-off, kids
Join the West Ohio Food Bank’s own “Groovin’ Greg” Cook every Monday night this summer at Wings and Rings in Lima! Live music, door prizes, and great food and drinks!
Over 30 vendors made up of local organizations and non-profits were in attendance at the West Ohio Food Bank’s spring Resource Fair and Food Distribution on June 5 at the
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
Several area groups and organizations, whether it be adults or kids, are continuing to show their support for the West Ohio Food Bank. In April, we received a $500 donation from
The West Ohio Food Bank had the opportunity to visit with members of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno’s Northwest Ohio field office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as they came to
We are in the midst of the state budget season here in Ohio. The Ohio House has been working on the state budget for about two months now and just
The US Department of Agriculture has confirmed that $500 million dollars in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) food purchases that was announced last year to be funded by the
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,
Please see the attachment below, explaining the upcoming changes for those that use the Ohio Benefits Online Portal:
Ollie’s is partnering with Feeding America® to END HUNGER for children and families. 1 in 7 people, including 1 in 5 children, face hunger in the U.S. Your support provides meals
West Ohio Food Bank Programs Director, Dena Hedrick, and Communication and Public Relations Manager Jason Aldrich, traveled to Washington, D.C., from March 3-6, as part of Feeding America‘s Fly-In, to
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
Casey’s Commitment: Donating 10 million meals* to neighbors facing hunger this year $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local partner food banks,
The West Ohio Food Bank, along with all of the other food banks in Ohio, were represented at “Friends of the Foodbanks Day” at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday, Feb.
Customer Benefit Updates from the ODD related to the Home Energy Assistance Program Benefit Amounts are attached. HEAP benefit amounts are getting cut in half for this winter season.
Due to the extremely cold conditions, we have DELAYED our CSFP (senior box) first chance pickup for February. It will now be on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 9-10am. Sorry for
PRESS RELEASE Phil Compton Obit January 2025 Click below the picture to read the West Ohio Food Bank’s press release on the passing of Phil Compton.
The West Ohio Food Bank will once again be offering free take home heat and eat ham dinners for anyone who wants one on Christmas Eve. Come to the West
Join us on December 10th from 6-9pm for Shawnee’s Annual Luminary Night! Load your families into the car and join us as Indianbrook, Wildbrook and Timberfield neighborhoods light the way
At Paddy Mac’s, 772 N. West St., Lima, OH If you can’t make it to this event, and still want to donate, just scan the QR Code below!
A huge thank you to all who came out to Beer Barrel, 2755 Harding Highway in Lima, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5-8pm, as customers who showed the flyer or
Ohio Association of Food Banks praises investment to help farmers, food banks, and rural economies Please see the attached press release of today’s announcement of a $1 Billion investment by
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
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
Ohio Association of Foodbanks has put together a helpful flyer regarding more ways SNAP can help you! Click the following links for each section to learn more: Free Cell Phone:
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
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
Join us to make some healthy meals that are fun to make and yummy to eat! More information below!
