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. Product at these distributions vary from week to week and CHFB does not have knowledge of which products will be distributed in advance.

As of October, 2024, in order to better serve our community, we have added TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food product to our farm wagons, which is supplied by the government. To abide by the government’s rules and regulations, recipients of TEFAP product must fill out an Aggregate Eligibility Form (name, city, county, and household size). This information will not be shared or publicized and is kept in a secure confidential location. If recipients do not wish to fill out the form, they may refuse both the form and the food and only receive the standard donated food items.

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

For drivers: upon arrival you will be guided into line. The lines move quickly once the distribution begins. When it is your turn, you will be guided to slowly approach and stop when told. Volunteers and staff will place food into your trunk or backseat. When you stop, unlock your doors or your trunk and let the staff or volunteer know where you would like your food to go.

For walkers, bus riders, and cyclists: carefully approach the food area and ask a volunteer or staff member for next instructions.

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

No need to sign up, and a food voucher is not necessary.

Note: The recent addition of TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food product from the government does require recipients to fill out an Aggregate Eligibility Form (City, County, household size) at these distributions to receive the TEFAP additional food items, but if recipients don’t wish to fill out the form, they may refuse both the form and the product and only receive the standard donated food items.

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. Be prepared to wait, some lines can be up to an hour long!

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.

For walkers, bus riders, and cyclists: carefully approach the food area and ask a volunteer or staff member for next instructions.

At our public distributions, we provide 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.

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. Additionally, if the temperature or heat index is above 100 degrees, we will cancel. Any canceled Farm Wagon will be listed on our website, social media. 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.

Fort Wayne, Allen County:
1st & 3rd Mondays – University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring Street, 9-10am.
Fridays – Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 518 E. Dewald Street, 1-2pm.

Every Other Wednesday – Seniorpak(60+ only) CHFB – 999 E. Tillman Road, 10am-12pm.
Saturdays – Helping Hands – CHFB, 999 E. Tillman Road, 8-10am. (busiest one we have!)

Adams County:
Wednesdays – Don Ray Memorial Park, 115 S. Memorial Drive, Monroe. 9-10am.
DeKalb County:
1st, 3rd, & 5th Mondays – Garrett UMC, 108 W. Houston St. Garrett. 9-10am.
2nd & 4th Mondays – Heimach Center, 1800 E 7th Street, Auburn. 9-10am.
Huntington County:
Tuesdays – Markle Church of Christ, 455 E Morse Street, Markle. 1-2pm.
Wednesdays – 1330 S. Jefferson Street, Huntington. 1-2pm.
LaGrange County:
1st, 3rd, & 5th Mondays – Liberty Free Will Church, 2900 E 1150 N-57, Wolcottville. 1-2pm.
2nd & 4th Mondays – LaGrange Church of God, 777 N. Detroit Street, LaGrange. 1-2pm.
Noble County:
Fridays – Hidden Diamonds Campground, 200 Weber Road, Albion. 9-10am.
Steuben County:
1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays – Life Changing Church, 2201 N. Wayne Street, Angola. 9-10am.
2nd & 4th Thursdays – Hope House FYCO, 601 N. Coldwater Street, Fremont. 9-10am.
Wells County:
Tuesdays – Life Community Church, 428 S. Oak Street, Bluffton. 9-10am.
Whitley County:
Thursdays – Former Fox Products Building, 709 N. Hathaway Drive, South Whitley. 1-2pm.

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