The years of 1936–37 were extremely dry. In 1937 very few farmers harvested as many bushels as they seeded. This was the year in which the Dominion Government shipped a carload of produce to Wayne for general free distribution.
The years 1936–37 were characterized by severe drought, leading to low crop yields. In 1937, the Dominion Government provided food aid to Wayne residents through the distribution of a truckload of produce.