AGAPE MINISTRIES IS REMINDING RESIDENTS ABOUT OHIO’S SPECIAL RECONNECT ORDER, WHICH OFFERS UP TO ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS TO HELP RESTORE ELECTRIC OR GAS SERVICE THROUGH APRIL EIGHTEENTH.

MARK DAVIS CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID GUIDANCE EACH TUESDAY DURING FOOD PANTRY HOURS.

AGAPE AND THE AUGLAIZE COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING ARE DELIVERING MONTHLY FOOD BOXES TO HOME BOUND SENIORS, WHILE OTHER SENIORS CAN VISIT THE PANTRY FOR FOOD AND SUPPLIES.

THE AGAPE THRIFT STORE REPORTS STRONG HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND SAYS CHRISTMAS ITEMS REMAIN AVAILABLE, WITH PROCEEDS SUPPORTING LOCAL PROGRAMS.

THE PANTRY IS ALSO ASKING FOR SOUP DONATIONS FOR A JANUARY DISTRIBUTION.

RECENT FOOD DRIVES FROM AREA STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS BROUGHT IN THOUSANDS OF ITEMS. IN NOVEMBER, THE PANTRY SERVED FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY NINE PEOPLE IN ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE HOUSEHOLDS.