
As of the latest data, 1 in 9 Americans (about 34 million people) face hunger or food insecurity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
This includes more than 9 million children who live in households that struggle to provide enough food.
Hunger and food insecurity are complex issues that are influenced by factors such as income, unemployment, and access to nutritious food.
If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, listed below is a list of resources.
Bellefontaine:
- Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry: Last Monday of the month, 11:00 AM to Noon, Logan County Fairgrounds, 301 E. Lake Ave.
- Emergency Food Box Delivery: For seniors or those with no transportation, schedule at (937) 325-8715 ext. 103.
- Lutheran Community Services (Our Daily Bread): 820 W. Sandusky Ave., Monday–Friday, 9:30–11:30 AM & 1:30–3:30 PM. Dine-in and Carry-out meals are available Monday–Friday, Sack lunches (10:00 AM–1:00 PM), and Warm meals (4:30–6:00 PM). For info, call (937) 592-9914.
- St. Vincent de Paul Society: 316 E. Patterson Ave., Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM–Noon, Wednesdays 5:00–7:00 PM, (937) 210-1280.
- Western Neighborhood Outreach Center (Children only): 520 Garfield Ave., Monday & Wednesday 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, Tuesday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, (937) 593-1449.
- Bellefontaine First Church of God: 1000 E. Brown Ave., 2nd Tuesday of each month, 4:00–5:30 PM, (937) 592-2546.
- Caring Friends – Bellefontaine Seventh-Day Adventist Church: 1910 CR 130, 4th Tuesday of each month, 2:00–5:00 PM, (937) 592-1228.
- Wake Up the World Ministries: 600 E. Brown Ave., Last Friday of each month, 4:00–6:00 PM, (937) 441-5189.
Belle Center:
- Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10:30–11:30 AM, Richland Township Park, 615 N. Center St. (937) 325-8715.
- Belle Center Food Pantry: 103 Buckeye St., 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:00–7:00 PM, (937) 407-5863.
DeGraff / Quincy:
- Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry: 2nd Saturday of every month, Buckeye Gospel Barn, 322 E. Main St., Quincy, 11:00 AM–Noon. For more info, call (937) 325-8715.
- Five Loaves Pantry at Quincy First United Methodist Church: 111 South St., 2nd Wednesday of each month, 5:00–7:00 PM, (937) 585-5114.
Indian Lake Area:
- Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry: Last Tuesday of every month at St. Mary of the Woods, 11:00 AM–Noon, 463 Madison Ave., Russells Point, (937) 325-8715.
- United Christian Services: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, Noon–3:00 PM, 433 St. Rt. 708, Russells Point, (937) 843-5496.
- St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church: 463 Madison Ave., 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, (937) 843-4792.
Rushsylvania:
- Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry: 3rd Thursday of every month, Rushsylvania Church of Christ, 170 Mill St. E., 11:00 AM-Noon, (937) 325-8715.
West Liberty:
- Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Pantry: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, Lions Park, Noon–1:00 PM, 576 TR 174, (937) 325-8715.
- West Liberty Cares at Oak Grove Mennonite Church: 56 St. Rt. 508, 1st, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays, Noon–2:00 PM, 2nd Wednesday, 4:30–6:30 PM, (937) 465-4749.
West Mansfield:
- Caring Neighbors Food Pantry: 9609 CR 2, 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, 2:00–4:00 PM, (937) 355-0950.
- Give & Take Thrift Store and Food Pantry: 115 S. Main St., 2nd and 4th Saturday, 9:00–11:00 AM, (937) 935-6789.
For all listed food pantries, meal services, and mobile pantry schedules, please contact the specific location for more details or to confirm timing.
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