Archives for November, 2020

Food and fun at the YMCA

Food and fun at the YMCA

November 9, 2020 in Agency Spotlight

With a fitness center and child care program, the YMCA is a fun place to be. While it’s good for recreation, the organization also has a mission to help the community get food.

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Fighting hunger, one box at a time

Fighting hunger, one box at a time

November 2, 2020 in Volunteer Spotlight

For the past 11 years, Danny Edwards has dedicated his time to volunteering. Following a career of working with computers, Danny started helping with patient escort at both Mercy and Cox North hospitals in Springfield. After reaching more than 6,000 hours with each hospital, Danny was unable to keep volunteering due to the coronavirus pandemic. He started searching for other opportunities and discovered The Food Bank.

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