Farm Wagon with National Guard and Volunteers

Farm Wagon

The Farm Wagon mobile pantry distributes fresh produce, dairy, and other food items to low-income rural and urban areas where people do not have affordable access to fresh foods. Individuals and families are able to enjoy fresh foods with high nutritional value. All individuals in need are welcome to attend and no pre-signup is necessary.

Initiated in 1999, Farm Wagon provides food to families in all nine counties of our service area: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley. Partner sites agree to host our Farm Wagon trucks on certain days and times. These distributions served the public through a walk-up model until 2020 when they were transformed into drive-through distributions for the health and safety of everyone during COVID-19.

Our Farm Wagon and Saturday Distributions
Farm Wagon and Saturday Helping Hands FAQ

We sure do! Please click HERE to access our printable schedule with a map included.

You do not need to sign up for the Farm Wagon program. It is open to anyone in need.

You should arrive at least 15 minutes early for a distribution. Farm Wagon distributions generally last for about one hour and the distribution is first come, first serve.

Though we have moved distributions to drive through for safety reasons, we know that not everyone is able to drive themselves to the distribution. If you arrive by bus or walk to the site, you will still receive service.

At our public distributions, we provide boxes of food meant to serve one household. We can provide a maximum of 2 households of food to one vehicle, as long as both adults are present.

We can deposit food into your trunk or backseat, as long as these are accessible. When you arrive at the distribution area, unlock your door or open your trunk and let the staff or volunteer member know where you would like your food to go.

Farm Wagons may be canceled if they fall on a food bank observed holiday. Aside from that we try to make every trip, there are times when we are forced to cancel the distribution. For the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff, we will cancel the Farm Wagon if the temperature or wind chill is below 0 degrees, or if snow has caused hazardous road conditions. Any canceled Farm Wagon will be listed on our website, social media, and local news outlets. If you are not sure if a Farm Wagon will run, you may also call (260) 447-3696.

If you have any other questions about the Farm Wagon program, please call (260) 447-3696 and we would be happy to answer your questions.

Funding for our Farm Wagon program is thanks in part to partnerships with: