Our Daily Bread Community Center

08/25/2026

How is my day going, is a question I get asked a lot. Well, my answer right now is "Awesome"! This morning it wasn't. Yesterday someone pooped in a urinal (yes, you read that right) this morning, three times someone came to me complaining about someone else and what they did. So, I got on the mic and reminded everyone that they were adults, grown men and women, and I wasn't their babysitter or dad. If they couldn't be kind to each other while they were here, I would shut the place down. They haven't seen me get upset very often over the years so there was a quiet time after that. For the devotion today I chose Ecclesiastes 9:11 (I'll let you look it up) and I explained that what the author is telling us is that life is not fair. That no matter what we want and expect out of life it doesn't always go our way. Good things happen for bad people, and bad things happen for good people. All we can do is submit and trust in God. During lunch, while in the office, a woman came in and thanked me for the devotion. She said she was going through a hard time; her husband had been hit by a truck and was in a coma for 2 months. Once he came to, he had several strokes and has been in for the last 3 months. He's a fighter and is still fighting, but she has been struggling through it all and didn't know if she could keep going. Now she knows she has to keep going, that she isn't alone in facing trials. She has already come a long way. After 30 years of substance abuse, coming to ODB made her realized where her life was heading. She got clean and is currently in her 2nd year of online college courses to become a substance abuse counselor. So, yea, I'm doing awesome now. Being a part of ODB has been amazing. God's words have touch people in ways I never expected. They aren't my words, just my voice. And when I need it most, God takes care of me. God bless.

08/20/2026

What a lot of fun we had and what an awesome event they put on for us. This is just a fraction of what Tom Ahl does for the community and we are blessed to be a part of it. God bless.

Thank you again to all of our car show attendees, sponsors and donors for making this year's car show a success! We were able to raise $15,000 for Our Daily Bread 🎉

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day!

Today, we’re especially grateful for the volunteers, supporters, churches, and community members who make Our Daily Bread possible.

For years, this ministry has been built on people showing up for one another with kindness, meals, prayer, and encouragement.

We serve three meals a day, Monday through Friday, and none of it would happen without this incredible community behind us.

Thank you for helping us continue serving meals and offering hope to our neighbors in Allen County.

If you’d like to support ODB’s mission, learn more at odbread.org. God bless.

08/12/2026

Thank you to our volunteers who helped out, to the community who came out, and the staff of Tom Ahl Family of Dealerships that made this happen. Thank you Tom for all of your support. God bless.

08/08/2026

Great way to support Our Daily Bread

08/06/2026

Wellness starts with a full stomach.

A warm meal can do more than fill a plate. It can bring comfort, strength, dignity, and hope during difficult seasons.

We serve three meals a day, Monday through Friday, because nourishment matters for both physical and mental wellness.

Every meal shared around our tables is a reminder that no one should have to struggle alone.

If you’d like to help us keep meals flowing this month, we’d love your support. Get involved at odbread.org. God bless.

07/29/2026

We can't wait to see you out there!

Calling all cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles - you're wanted at the Tom Ahl Family Dealership Charity Car Show!

07/29/2026

Rev your engines, the Tom AHL Charity Car Show is almost here! 🚗

Join us on August 7 for a day of classic cars, community fun, food, trophies, giveaways, and more, all while supporting Our Daily Bread and the work happening right here in our community.

Events like this help us continue serving meals, offering hope, and caring for neighbors who count on ODB every day.

Bring your friends and family and come enjoy a great day for a great cause.

We hope to see you there! God bless.

07/23/2026

At Our Daily Bread, we know small things can brighten a child’s day.

That’s why we keep special items such as juice boxes set aside just for kids in our Kids Corner.

Simple moments of care can help children feel welcomed, safe, and valued.

If you’d like to help, donations of kid-friendly snacks, juice boxes, hygiene items, and children’s supplies always make a difference.

Learn more or give at odbread.org.

Thank you for helping us care for families in our community. God bless.❤️

07/21/2026

Some days I know what verse I’ll use for the devotion when I come in. Some days I have no idea until I stare blankly at the computer screen for several minutes. Some days I have the subject, but have to find the verse when I come in. Today was one of the latter. I knew I wanted to talk about working for God. I chose 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. After I finished the devotion and asked for the blessing, I was stopped by a man on my way back to the office. He was probably in his 40s and immediately I noticed he was very emotional. He asked if I would pray for him. I asked what was going on, he sighed and said a lot of stuff. He has a 5-year-old son. That was all he was able to get out before the tears started coming again. I put my hand on his shoulder and we prayed. I didn’t know his name, but God does, I didn’t know what he needed, but God does. Sometimes we just have to ask Him. I will keep this man in my prayers because he also reminded me why I keep coming in every morning, your labor in the Lord is not in vain. God bless.

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