For 25 years, the United Way has run one of the biggest food drives of the year, Vantage Day of Caring. Many of our local schools will be accepting donations until Thursday, Sept. 28th, so be sure to check with your students to see if their class is competing to bring in the most donations! The public will also be able to donate anytime until Friday, Sept 29th when the barrels are picked up and sorted at the event. Take non-perishable food items like canned meat, peanut butter and mac & cheese to any of the barrels located at First Bank of Berne, First Financial Bank, Flagstar Bank, Citizens National Bank, 1st Federal Bank, Van Wert Federal Savings Bank, The Well Nutrition, Van Wert Manor, Ohio Health, or the United Way Office (136 E. Main St.).
We will also be having our “Stuff the Truck” event at Walmart and Chief Supermarket this weekend on Saturday, September 16th from 10am – 4pm, and Sunday, September 17th from 12-4pm. There, we will be collecting top-needed pantry items from customers at the entrance doors with assistance provided by local emergency responders and Vantage students.
On Saturday, Sept. 30th, there will be a Mobile Food Pantry distribution at Trinity Friends Church from 9 am – 11 am. Food will be provided by West Ohio Food Bank and distributed by volunteers from Danfoss. Participants will be asked to show a valid photo I.D.
We would also like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to all of the t-shirt sponsors listed below:
Advanced Insurance Group
Alliance Automation
ARK Behavioral Health
Braun Industries
Central Insurance
Citizens National Bank
Danfoss
Edward Jones – Eric Hurless
Edward Jones – Veronica Cuevas
First Bank of Berne
First Federal of Van Wert
First Financial Bank
Laudicks Jewelry, LLC
Lee Kinstle Sales & Service
Millwork Brands Inc.
Ohio Health Van Wert
Red Oak- Amber Davis Realtor
Shultz, Huber & Associates
Speed Pro Machine
Statewide Ford
Tenneco
The Marsh Foundation
Tisha Fast State Farm
Van Wert Federal
Vancrest of Van Wert
Westwood Behavioral Health Center
We hope you’ll join us at one or all of these events! If you are interested in volunteering, call the United Way office at 419-238-6689. #UnitedWay101 #Caring101