Free Produce and a United Way Survey

It may have looked a little different this year but congratulations to all the successful and hardworking Jr. Fair participants this year! We are so proud of you this year and every year!

Summer Meals

St Marys

Monday, Wednesday, Friday pick-up lunches

Children 1-18 years of age

Sack lunches and breakfasts for Tuesday and Thursday will also be provided.

West Intermediate School Bus Loop 11-12:30 PM

Dave Wright's BBQ Stand 11-11:20 AM

2100 Celina Road 11:30-11:50 AM

2nd Beach 12-12:20 PM

East Primary Bus Loop 11-12:30 PM

Corner of Columbia/Knoxville 11-11:20 AM

Corner of Beech/Weston 11:30-11:50 AM

Corner of Townview/Greenville 12-12:20 PM

Wapakoneta

Monday, Wednesday and Friday pick-up lunches

Children and Adults. Sack lunches for Tuesday and Thursday will also be provided.

Pick-up 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Mechanic Street Entrance

Questions: Call Tami Zwez, 419-738-2215

Volunteers are also needed.

Wapak Loaves & Fishes

Thursday Evening pick-up 4:30-5:30 PM

Please call Connie Krites at 567-204-6708 and leave a message by Tuesday at 6 PM.

Assistance with Family Meals

Agape Ministries

Food Pantry Days Tuesday and Thursday 12 - 4:30 PM

*Please remember your photo ID and current proof of residence.

Mercy Unlimited

Weekday 9 AM to 5 PM

Saturdays 9 AM to 2 PM

Please come to the back entrance (normal food pantry door) and call 419-738-3161 so items can be brought out for you.

St Paul UCC New Bremen

Monday-Friday

10-12 PM and 1-3 PM

Tuesday Evening

5:30-7:30 PM

Ring doorbell on the East side double doors.

Assistance for Seniors

Auglaize County Council on Aging

Can deliver meals, prescriptions, etc right to your home.

Call 419-394-8252

FREE PRODUCE

West Ohio Food Bank is bringing boxes of fresh produce to give away the next TWO Wednesdays (August 12, and 19) in the St. Paul UCC parking lot. No registration, no requirements. Just FREE produce for anyone who shows up in time to get it! Come on over Wednesday from 11:00am to 1:00pm!

Enter to win in our Raffle!

We are continuing our monthly raffle! Buy tickets online here or text "DRAWING" to 44321 and get into a chance to win $150, $75, or $50 each month!

Each month we will be highlighting a different agency as part of the process to tell you about the great work they do not only during this crisis but all year long.

We'll be drawing LIVE on August 28th! Thanks to Noble, Montague & Moul Attorneys for being our August Sponsors!

We need your Feedback!

We have been working with The Ohio State University at Lima to design a survey to help us identify where our United Way Funding priorities should be. Please use the below link and let us know what you think!

https://bit.ly/AuglaizeSurvey

The survey is anonymous, if you choose to enter your email address at the end of the survey it will be put into a (separate) pool to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Safe School Restart

The Auglaize County School Districts have worked with the Auglaize County Health Department to put together common practices for this school year. Read more about their plan here. Please remember that along with the local school's plans and requirements the OH Governor's office has instituted a mask requirement for all children ages K-12 while in school.

Summer Cooling Assistance

West Ohio Community Action Partnership has funds available for individuals and families struggling to pay high bills associated with summer cooling.

Residents who are:

60+ years old

PIPP recipients

Have COVID-19 or another documented medical condition

Have received a shut-off notice

May be eligible call

419-515-0063 to schedule a phone appointment.

Monetary Assistance

The following resources are recommendations for individuals and families who need assistance during this time.

Auglaize County Job & Family Services:

***Grant Funds still available!!!

567-242-2750

There are currently grant funds available up to $500 for qualified applicants for rent and utility payments.

Must complete a PRC application
Must have a minor child in the home (or be pregnant)
Must be below 200% poverty level income
Must provide a bill for the household

Call with questions or to request an application.

West Ohio Community Action Partnership:

419-227-2586

Is still providing services including rent and utility assistance for those who qualify.

Get Involved

We're looking for help landscaping, delivering food boxes, sorting donations and providing summer meals. Please consider taking part in one of the activities here. We are in extra need of weekday volunteers for food distributions!

Imagination Library-800 Enrolled to Date!

Kids Age 0-5

The Imagination Library is now available in Auglaize County. Go to ohioimaginationlibrary.org/enroll to sign up your child!

Already getting a book? Don't forget to send us your #bookselfie

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