Archives for October, 2020

A giving spirit and a tight-knit community

A giving spirit and a tight-knit community

October 21, 2020 in Agency Spotlight

In 1984, compassionate people in Nevada, Missouri, wanted to feed their neighbors who were experiencing hunger. Over time, these individuals noticed other needs—like a lack of employment and educational opportunities—in their community. With goals of feeding and supporting their local neighbors, these generous people created Nevada Community Outreach.

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The force behind fund drives

The force behind fund drives

October 4, 2020 in From Denise's Desk Harvest Time Newsletter

We’re so grateful for all of the organizations, businesses, families and individuals that host fund drives on behalf of Ozarks Food Harvest. Did you know that these partnerships bring in more than $100,000 in donations every year? Fund drives are very important to The Food Bank—and they serve as a simple way to raise funds and awareness for the issue of hunger.

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Hope on the horizon

Hope on the horizon

October 1, 2020 in Harvest Time Newsletter

For years, Rick was a healthy, active man with a full life. He worked at the Walmart Auto Care Center in Branson and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. In late 2018, he left work early one day, feeling a little bit under the weather. He didn’t think much of it and planned to return to work when he felt better.

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