After receiving a commitment from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to continue to provide weekly food donations, the Lake County Mobile Food Pantry will continue to provide free, fresh produce to Lake County seniors with weekly distributions at locations throughout the county through September 2025.

Laketran announced new distribution dates from April 2025 through September 2025 with the Lake County Mobile Food Pantry alternating locations between Lake Erie Church in Madison, New Hope Baptist Church in Painesville, Wickliffe Senior Center and the Laketran Mentor Park-n-Ride.

“At Laketran, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community’s seniors. Our continued partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank and other agencies ensures that our Lake County Mobile Food Pantry remains a vital resource for providing fresh, nutritious produce to those in need. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our senior residents, and we look forward to expanding our reach and support through September 2025 and beyond,” shared Laketran CEO Ben Capelle.

Lake County seniors, 60 years and older, may register for one pick-up per month. Participants must certify annual gross household income is at or below $30,120 for a household of one and $40,880 for a household of two. Pre-registration is required for the 100 spots available each week.

Distributions are Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the following locations:

Lake Erie Church, 2300 Hubbard Road: April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2

New Hope Baptist Church, 428 West Jackson Street: April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9

Wickliffe Senior Center, 900 Worden Road:  April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16

Laketran Mentor Park-n-Ride, 8650 Market St: April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23

There are no distributions on April 29, July 29, and September 30.

To register for a pick-up, call Lifeline at 2-1-1. Participants can call Laketran at 440-354-6100 to arrange a ride to pick up your produce.

The program is a collaboration between Laketran, Lake County Commissioners Senior Services to Board of Lake County Commissioners, Lake County Council on Aging, Lifeline and the Greater Cleveland Foodbank. The agencies work together to secure food donations and each play a role in taking reservations, managing volunteers and distributing the food.

The Lake County Mobile Food Pantry is a retrofitted 12-passenger Dial-a-Ride bus operated by Laketran. With its traditional passenger seating replaced with shelving, the retired bus is now providing fresh produce to thousands of Lake County seniors. The senior nutrition program has been serving Lake County seniors since 2021.