Thanks to a wonderful donation from Ted Copeland’s Perfect Pact and packaging by Grobe Fruit Farm, We Care Elyria will be distributing fresh produce to those in need. Join us at Elyria City Hall (131 Court Street) biweekly beginning Thursday, July 2 until Thursday, August 13.

Fresh Produce Boxes vary with each dropoff, but typically include the items below, as well as other seasonal fruits and vegetables:

• Onions
• Cucumbers
• Apples
• Celery
• Potatoes
• Carrots

Tips for arrival and departure: 

• Enter the City Hall Parking Lot going west onto 2nd Street
• Turn into the City Hall Parking Lot, and pull up around the bend
• Circle the complete lot to exit back onto 2nd Street

For additional distribution days and extended times, click Learn More.

Now that schools are beginning to release their back to school plans, we know families will be in need of support from our community’s network of youth service providers so that they can return to work and school,” shared Mayor Whitfield. “At the same time, these providers have struggles of their own, such as limited staff and funding in the face of increased demand for space and safety equipment. As a City, we want to know how we can help.”

Join Mayor Frank Whitfield for a Frank Conversation to share your unique needs and challenges as a childcare and/or youth program provider throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City hopes to learn about your experiences throughout this pandemic, as well as barriers/concerns for Fall, so we can work together to develop solutions and ensure the children and families of Elyria are supported during this health crisis.

Get active & explore the City of Elyria by bike with Mayor Frank Whitfield! Each scheduled ride begins and ends in the City Hall Parking Lot, however, riders are able to join the ride at any point during the route. Bring some water and your energy – you’ll need it as you traverse our beautiful City. 

The September 2 Route explores the East End of Elyria, and is outlined below: 

• START: Elyria City Hall, 131 Court Street
• 2nd St. 
• Left on 2nd St.
• Right on East Ave. 
• Left on 4th St.
• Left on Eastern Heights Blvd. 
• Left on Garford Ave. 
• Garford Ave. to Cambridge Ave.
• Right on Cambridge Ave. 
• Cambridge Ave. to Prospect St. 
• Right on Prospect St. 
• Loop through East Rec 
• Back on Prospect St.
• Prospect St. to Colgate Ave.
• Right on Colgate Ave.
• Right on Garford Ave.
• Garford Ave. to Vassar Ave. 
• Left on Vassar Ave. 
• Sherman St. 
• To Eastern Heights Blvd.
• 4th St. to East Ave. 
• East Ave. to 2nd St. 
• END: Elyria City Hall, 131 Court Street

Questions? Call the Office of the Mayor at 440-326-1402, or email Ren Flanders, Chief of Staff at rflanders@cityofelyria.org.  

For additional routes, and/or cancellations due to inclement weather check back here.