Baseball fans can help fight food insecurity before watching the @Cardinals face the @Royals next week as part of a food drive in collaboration with @MOFarmBureau. #moleg
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Welcome to the team, Kim and Dixie! You might see Kim out and about at the pantries as she is our new SNAP Outreach Coordinator. And some will remember Dixie from her previous time working with us but she's back and now into the role of our Grant Writer & Administrator.
One Tuesday a month, the people of Kahoka see a long line of cars in a parking lot backed up to the highway. The cars are waiting to receive one thing – food from Helping Hands. Read more about how Helping Hands helps the community here: https://t.co/5c0vLTm9zO
Volunteers are vital to fulfilling our mission of feeding hungry people today and working to end hunger tomorrow. Grab a friend and help at one of our warehouses, mobile distributions or with one of our agency partners! Sign up now at https://t.co/NvlgNyI6ha!
It’s #NationalDairyMonth! The dairy products we provide to seniors, families and children facing hunger in southwest Missouri give them a healthy source of calcium. We’re dedicated to fighting hunger and providing vital nourishment to our com-moo-nity!
Patricia visits her local food pantry to make sure her three grandkids have meals. The pantry not only helps her feed her family, but has provided a community too. “They’ve become my friends. I’m home a lot and don’t get out, but I look forward to coming here," she said.
We thank all of our volunteers, donors and partners for this week's mobiles: Braggadocio Cross Roads Church, Bloomfield Assembly Church, @BreadShed and Cape Optimist Evening Club. Retweet this post to help reach those in need. Thank You.
The Food Bank was recently awarded a $7,500 grant by the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation to support the Buddy Pack Program in Adair and Callaway. Our thanks go to them!
Did you know milk is one of the most requested food items in foodbanks across America, yet it is rarely donated? June is National Dairy Month and milk is a nutrient-rich dairy option, providing protein and 8 other essential nutrients. #NationalDairyMonth
Mo pig farmers, @missouri4h and @MissouriFFA swine exhibitors - YOU can change the lives of neighbors, friends and classmates! Donate pigs to address hunger in your communities. The @MOFarmersCare Foundation reimburses processing costs up to $100 per pig. https://t.co/sgjPrfnYXj
Thank You to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation for awarding us a grant that will be used to combat food insecurity during these challenging and unprecedented times! We are excited to use this award to help Missourians in need. #JICFgrantee
“We had an older lady say, 'I do not have to choose between my meds and eating for the month,' with tears in her eyes," says Devyn, the director of Monroe City Food Pantry. Through our partnership with 145 partner agencies, The Food Bank can serve 100,000 Missourians monthly.
TY Mayor Michelle Harris @CityofClayton for SUCH incredible leadership for the 2nd year of #MayorsForMeals - a metro-wide collection of food, personal care items & cleaning supplies. Find your city & join us on Saturday 5/8 from 9-noon - https://t.co/PLzUnO2Lby
Don't forget to sign up to support veterans! Join us in running or walking our annual Hope for Heroes 5K on June 26. All proceeds help fund The Food Bank's VIP Veteran Pack Program. Sign up here: https://t.co/97TWTQfF68. #Hope4Heroes5K
Mobile Distributions For Today:
Rushville, MO (Masonic Lodge) 10am to 12pm
St. Joseph, MO (St Jo Frontier Casino) 10am to 12pm
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
For Additional Mobile Information: https://t.co/slN9TgqNGK
Thanks so much to the men of @mostatelca for donating the proceeds from their 2021 calendar and nonperishable food! Members of the organization have also been volunteering with us regularly. We're thankful for their contributions to Ozarks Food Harvest!
“This food helps my family out – my nieces and grandchildren. When they tell me they don’t have food, I’m able to share it with them.”
Almost 2/3 of seniors who turn to food banks for help have had to choose between paying for groceries or medical care. #OlderAmericansMonth