By BARBARA BARBIERI

Residents of the northern part of Wells county now have access to a little Food Pantry, located outside Welches All Auto Repair in Ossian, thanks to the encouragement of the Child Protection Team from the Department of Child Services of Wells County.

With encouragement from Wells County’s Department of Child Services a little Food Pantry has been established in Ossian outside Welches All Vehicle Repair. The pantry was assembled by Welches employees and was painted by Jen Burns with the message “for I was hungry and you fed me.” Announcing that the pantry is open for either the taking of food or the stocking of it were, left to right, Tom and Angie Vachon, representing the Family Protection Team, Seth St. Myers and Keegan Mautz, Welches employees, and Joe Welches. (Photo by Barbara Barbieri)

This is the fourth pantry they have assisted with setting up with the first one set up in 2022 behind their office at 221 West Market St. It is called Mandi’s Pantry as it was established in memory of DSC Family Case Manager Mandi.

The other two are located beside the First Reformed Church and by the Park Community Church by Washington Park, both in Bluffton.

Community members are encouraged to help stock the pantries if they are able. Non-perishable food items, preferably items that can provide a meal to families are welcome at all of the pantries.

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