Wooster food drive aims to ease hunger

Event on Feb. 14 at Wayne County Library to address SNAP reductions, open to all.

A Give & Take Food Drive will be held Feb. 14 at the Wayne County Public Library to allow community members to donate food or funds and pick up what they need with no restrictions or forms required.

File

Published February 2, 2026 - 5:00 a.m.

Annonse

A Give & Take Food Drive will be held Saturday, Feb. 14 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Wayne County Public Library, 220 W. Liberty St., in the large conference room. Drive-up drop-off will be available.

The event is intended to help ease food insecurity due to current and upcoming SNAP reductions and will have no restrictions or regulations. Community members are invited to give what they can and take what they need, with no forms required.

Donations may include nonperishable goods, gift cards for food, hearty produce such as potatoes or carrots, and/or monetary contributions to local organizations that address food insecurity including The Hope Center, Homeward Bound, People to People, Trinity Breakfast Program, Wooster Community Kitchen, Persophenea’s Giving Plate, United Way and local street pantries.

The food drive is not sponsored by the Wayne County Public Library and is cosponsored by the Wooster Advocacy Group and the Wooster Democratic Socialists of America.

Organizers say the event is designed to benefit the entire community.

Annonse

Buddies needed to make Night to Shine sparkle

Holmes County event seeks volunteers for special needs guests at Grace Church on Feb. 13.

Bill Epeards shares hunting wisdom at Ohio show

The seasoned hunter and former police officer engages with attendees at the Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show, emphasizing the value of outdoor experiences.

Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show a huge success

Mt. Hope Event Center hosts successful event with new vendors and seminars, drawing large crowds.

Local Roots, The Food Sphere raise funds for new Wooster home

Local food cooperative and entrepreneurial center launch capital campaign to expand into former grocery building

Find us on Facebook

Wayne County Bargain Hunter Wooster Weekly News

THE LATEST

Local

35 seconds or less: Shot clock a welcomed part of Classic in the Country action

Players, coaches and officials praise faster pace during CitC trial run

Community voices shaping Wooster City Schools' next plan

Focus groups and surveys will guide strategic planning for Wooster City Schools starting February 23.

Zoning map changes take center stage at Wooster City Council meetings

Council reviews proposed amendments aimed at housing options, open space and farmland preservation

Wooster food drive aims to ease hunger

Event on Feb. 14 at Wayne County Library to address SNAP reductions, open to all.

Wayne County administrator Herron retires after nearly 32 years

Patrick Herron reflects on fiscal stewardship, major projects and behind-the-scenes public service

CHIP program brings $1 million for Wayne County home repairs

Federal funding will support housing repairs, renovations and down-payment assistance across the county

Orthopedic services expand in Wooster

Wooster Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center joins Bloomington Medical Services beginning Feb. 1

Sports

Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with College of Wooster women’s basketball

College of Wooster celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day with events on Feb. 4.

YMCA serves up table tennis in Wooster

New program brings competitive and recreational play to the Wayne County YMCA

Wooster gymnastics eyes postseason as pressure-packed season builds

Photo gallery: Triway battles Norwayne in girls basketball action

Scenes from a nonleague matchup featuring Triway and Norwayne, highlighted by physical play and strong senior performances

Waynedale celebrates baseball legacy during championship ring night

Former Golden Bears reunite as program honors 2025 state title team and looks ahead to field renovations

Wooster sweeps OCC swim titles behind confidence and depth

Generals’ boys and girls capitalize on momentum to claim conference championships at home

Wooster athletes earn NESCAC sportsmanship honors

Henry Perkins of Tufts and Ashton Dunlap of Bowdoin were recognized for leadership and character as members of the New England Small College Athletic Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team.

Community Spotlight