OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Teams up with United Way and West Ohio Food Bank to Hold Food Distribution Events

In an effort to make sure area residents have access to nutritious food this summer, OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital is teaming up with United Way of Van Wert County and the West Ohio Food Bank to hold a pair of food drives. 

Preparations are underway for the first event that will take place Tuesday July 23rd. OhioHealth leaders and associates will be volunteering alongside volunteers from United Way of Van Wert County and the West Ohio Food Bank to help distribute food and supplies. 

OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital president, Joy Bischoff, said it’s imperative to come together to fight food insecurity for our community. 

“We know sadly food insecurity is a significant issue in rural and urban areas,” Bischoff said. “However, we have the dedication and commitment to help curb hunger in our communities.” 

The food drives are happening July 23rd and August 27th from noon to 2 p.m. at Trinity Friends Church at 605 N. Franklin Street, Van Wert. 

This isn’t the first time OhioHealth has teamed up with the West Ohio Food Bank to help end hunger. This year, the organizations kicked off a series of monthly food distribution events in Kenton, Ohio. In its first six months, the event has helped thousands of people, including 1,508 families, living in Hardin County. 

“At OhioHealth it is our mission to improve the health of those we serve, and that starts with making sure our neighbors can provide healthy meals for themselves and their families,” Bischoff said.