As the holiday season approaches, Wellspring Interfaith Social Services is working to ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious meals when school is out for winter break.
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services news release:
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services Announces Child’s Full Plate Initiative to Help Feed Children During Winter Break
Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 8, 2026) – As the holiday season approaches, Wellspring Interfaith Social Services is working to ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious meals when school is out for winter break.
Through its Child’s Full Plate initiative, Wellspring aims to raise $50,000 to provide at least 1,000 food boxes to children in our community, helping ensure they have meals during the school winter break. For many children, school provides access to consistent meals throughout the week. When schools close for winter break, that source of support is no longer available. Unfortunately, not every child has reliable access to meals at home.
Each $50 donation will help provide a box filled with nutritious, kid-friendly meals selected with guidance from a registered dietitian. Wellspring plans to distribute at least 1,000 food boxes through a convenient drive-through distribution event in December. Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a food box.
The community can make a difference. Wellspring is inviting individuals, businesses, congregations, foundations, and community organizations to join this effort. A donation of $50 can help provide a food box for one child. Larger contributions can help provide boxes of meals for additional children.
We recognize that some children may not have enough to eat when school is closed, and we want to help fill that gap. Every child deserves a full plate, and through the generosity of our community, we can help make that happen,” said Ermina Mustedanagic, CEO of Wellspring Interfaith Social Services.
To make a donation or learn more about the Child’s Full Plate initiative, visit www.wellspringinterfaith.org or contact Wellspring Interfaith Social Services directly.
About Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services has served the Fort Wayne community since 1968. The organization provides free services to Allen County residents through programs including the Food Bank, Wellspring on Wheels mobile food distribution, youth programs, and clothing bank.
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