Out of a Jam

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW OUT OF A JAM?

We have a little challenge for you today… 👀

You might know that we rescue food.
You might know that we turn it into delicious meals.
You might even know that volunteers make the magic happen.

BUT… do you know just how much food it takes to make an impact? 👇

Here’s today’s question:

🍗🥦🍚 How many POUNDS of rescued food do you think it takes for us to make approximately 1,500 servings of meals?

A. 75 lbs
B. 150 lbs
C. 300+ lbs
D. “I have absolutely no idea.” 😂

Drop your guess in the comments! ⬇️

We’ll reveal the answer soon and give you a little peek behind the scenes at what it takes to Feed. Nourish. Transform. our community. 💙

At Out of a Jam, our mission is to feed, nourish, and transform lives right here in Fort Wayne. We know we can’t do it alone.

Partnering with organizations, leaders, and people throughout our community is a critical part of who we are and what we value. When we come together, learn from one another, and lead with a shared vision for our city, we’re better equipped to create lasting change.

This week, our Executive Director, Meegan Knotts-Siegwarth , and Board Chair, Melanee Findley, attended the Global Leadership Summit alongside more than 400,000 leaders from around the world. The event was woven with faith, encouragement, leadership development, and meaningful connections, giving them the opportunity to learn new skills, gain fresh perspectives, and be challenged to grow as leaders.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this that remind us that community transformation happens when we choose to do it together. We’re excited to bring what we learned back into our work, our relationships, and our city. 💙

The keys have been turned in, the goodbyes have been said, and Bernie has officially left the building. ❤️

As July flew by, we watched him faithfully pass the ladle of leadership with humility, wisdom, and grace. While today is certainly bittersweet, it's also a celebration of years of faithful service and unwavering commitment to this mission.

Retirement may mean stepping away, but we know Bernie's passion for nourishing our community didn’t retire. We're pretty sure we'll still spot him around the kitchen from time to time on volunteer nights. As this new chapter begins for both Bernie and Paula, would you join us in praying for them? Pray for rest, joy, good health, and abundant blessings as they embrace this well-earned season of life. We are incredibly grateful for them both. 💙

🌱 Education, nutrition, and agriculture all go hand in hand. One of the best ways to build healthier communities is by understanding where our food comes from and supporting the people who grow it.

Local farms are an incredible resource, not only for fresh, delicious food but also for learning sustainable growing practices you can bring home to your own garden and kitchen.

Check out this great opportunity and show some love to our local growers! 🌽🥕🍅💚

Celebrate NE Indiana Agriculture during Local Food Week!

Join us at the Rose Avenue Education Farm on Tuesday, July 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM for a free, no-registration farm tour and tasting! Discover how global agricultural traditions thrive in Northeast Indiana soil, explore organic growing practices on this 11-acre incubator farm, and enjoy a fresh tasting of traditional Burmese flavors. This is just one of 117 events hosted across 10 counties to celebrate the farms, markets, restaurants and other local food businesses that bring local food from Our Land to Our Tables!

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.neifood.org/news/local-food-week-2026 to access the 7th Annual Local Food Week Companion Guide and view the daily event calendar. Plus, don't miss your chance to win two tickets to the Local Food Throwdown fundraiser!

A huge THANK YOU to the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network for generously donating 12.5 dozen eggs to support our Feeding Fort Wayne Kids program! 🥚💙

Protein is essential for growing kids and teens, but many of them unfortunately don't know how to prepare high-protein meals with the ingredients they already have at home. That's why our egg-cooking class is one of the most important lessons we teach.

From fried and scrambled to poached, omelets, and hard-boiled, learning how to cook eggs gives students a simple, affordable, and nutritious skill they can rely on. This is especially important for these kiddos when they make meals on their own while parents are at work.

Every donation helps us equip young people with practical cooking skills that build confidence, independence, and healthier futures. Thank you for making that possible! 🙏

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/hungary-baseball-and-softball-club-help-set-record-for-out-of-a-jam/

What an amazing (also very HOT) afternoon it was with this incredible youth baseball team from Hungary. We can’t wait to share more pictures with you from our time together, but records were broken today and we are so inspired by their ability to show up and serve. Especially since they came straight from the baseball diamond this morning and drove an hour to be with us.

Hungarian baseball and softball club help set record for ‘Out of a Jam’ Fort Wayne nonprofit, “Out of a Jam”, welcomed a group of international volunteers Wednesday to help pack food that will be given out to people in need in the community.