
OUR STORY
History

The Daily Bread of Lenawee, Inc., was founded in 2001 by Charlene Wielfaert. She had a dream to provide meals for those in need and searched for an appropriate location. Grants and donations from local foundations and businesses made it possible to purchase a building.
The Daily Bread is still in operation at the original location, 302 South Tecumseh Street, on the east side of Adrian.
Now, in addition to lunch and emergency food pantry service, The Daily Bread provides personal care bags once a quarter. There are also musical and arts events and special holiday celebrations. The Daily Bread provides opportunities for job skill training through collaborative efforts.
Everyone is welcome to eat at The Daily Bread. Patrons hail from every zip code in Lenawee County. Some people are just passing through, others become “regulars”.
In 2021 we provided 12,350 hot meals and distributed 10,620 meals through our food pantry. The Daily Bread was the recipient of 17 grants to help defray expenses.
The Daily Bread employs a full-time Executive Director, an Associate Director, and two part-time Culinary Specialists. The Daily Bread is reliant on volunteers to assist with serving, chores and food pickup. Because there is no government funding, The Daily Bread relies on community support for financial and food donations.
OUR BOARD
William Southard, President
Elizabeth Rising, Vice President
Linda Garcia, Secretary
Jeffrey Lindstrom
Valerie Robischaud
Gidget Rowe
OUR STAFF
Executive Director
Jim joined the Daily Bread in December 2022, and is a lifelong resident of Lenawee County and currently resides in Blissfield.
He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from Siena Heights University and has 9 years of non-profit experience.
Jim is passionate about serving our community and elevating those around him by promoting humility, optimism, and support so that the team can achieve great things that will improve the lives of others.
Hours of Operation
Hot Meals & Pantry
Hygiene Bag Distribution
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
CLOSED
11:30 - 2:00
11:30 - 2:00
11:30 - 2:00
11:30 - 2:00
11:30- 2:00
CLOSED
January 7
April 1
July 1
Oct 7
11:30-2:00
11:30- 2:00
11:30- 2:00
11:30- 2:00
2023
Special Dates
Jan 1
Mar 1
Apr 8
May 13
May 29
July 4
Sep 4
Nov 11
Nov 18
Nov 23
Nov 28
Dec 23
Dec 24 Dec 25
Closed New Years Day
Daily Bread 22nd Anniversary
Easter Meal
USPS Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Closed Memorial Day
Closed Independence Day
Closed Labor Day
Veteran’s Celebration
Thanksgiving Meal
Closed Thanksgiving
Giving Tuesday
Christmas Celebration
Closed Christmas Eve
Closed Christmas Day