Food Bank
Nearly 52,000 living in Allen County experience food insecurity of which over 1/3 are children. Our Food Bank is a vital resource for thousands of individuals and families in Allen County, providing free, nutritious food to those facing food insecurity. We empower clients as they get to select and choose what they would like to take home. This helps eliminate food waste and ensures every person is treated with respect and dignity. Wellspring's Food Bank plays a crucial role in improving the health and well-being of the community’s most vulnerable residents.
We served 9,060 individuals with 17,117 visits through the food bank in 2023.
Food Bank Hours
Monday and Wednesday 9:00-11:00am
Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm
Thursday 2:00-4:00pm
No ID is necessary and anyone may visit the Food Bank once every 30 days.
For additional food resources visit our mobile food pantry, Wellspring on Wheels (WOW). WOW provides food at various locations throughout Allen County on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, WOW provides food at Wellspring on Fridays.
How You Can Help
Volunteer: All clients get to select the food they wish to bring home. Volunteers help pull and pack orders. Contact our director of operation, Phil for more information on volunteering: philip@wellspringinterfaith.org.
Donate Financially: Every dollar makes a difference. Visit our Donate page to make a donation.
Donate Food: Help us stock our shelves. Below is a list of most needed nonperishable goods. Donations can be dropped off during business hours.
- Canned Fruit (in 100% fruit juice)
- Peanut Butter
- Rice
- Whole Wheat Pasta
- Beans
- Can Soup
- High Fiber Bread
- Can Vegetables
- Mashed Potatoes
- Granola Bars
- Can Meat
- Mac and Cheese
- Bags (plastic, paper, or reusable)
"You guys are so friendly and good at what you do. God bless you!"Food Bank Client
"The ladies are very friendly and are very helpful. I appreciate there help and care very much. I love the help."Food Bank Client
"You all are a blessing. I greatly appreciate you all. Thank you and I thank God for his blessings."Food Bank Client
"I love the order, respect, kind, love like the personal care or treat all those kind of people."Food Bank Client
"It's hard to ask for help, but your entire staff provides for community needs in a efficient, compassionate way."Food Bank Client