Day of Caring 2014

The United Way of Van Wert County’s annual Day of Caring kick-off event went smoothly on Friday. Above, volunteers sort food at The Salvation Army during the Day of Caring food drive. Day of Caring Chair Jessica Hardesty said the food drive exceeded its goal of 30,000 food items, with 33,619 items donated. Blood drive figures will be released early next week, but organizers there also thought they would at least met the goal of 190 units. (photos by Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)