I’m proud to share that for the 14th year in a row, Ozarks Food Harvest has received a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator, recognizing The Food Bank as one of the most effective hunger-relief charities in the nation. The rating encompasses four categories, including Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, Impact & Results and Leadership & Adaptability. This is particularly meaningful because Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most utilized independent charity evaluator.
If you’re looking for ways to provide hope for generations to come, consider Ozarks Food Harvest’s planned giving opportunities. A planned gift is a great way to extend your charitable giving beyond your lifetime and leave a legacy of hope.
When times are tough and budgets are tight, nutritious food is often the first thing households sacrifice to make ends meet. But when someone can only afford food with low nutritional value, it can impact their health over time – especially for children and older adults. That’s why Ozarks Food Harvest is piloting a Food is Medicine approach to help seniors maintain a balanced diet.
Currently, one-third of the people served by Ozarks Food Harvest’s network of hunger-relief charities are 65 or older. Many of these seniors live on fixed incomes that limit their access to basic necessities like food.
As adults over age 65 become one of the largest groups served by Ozarks Food Harvest’s hunger-relief network, we’ve made it a priority to ensure they have the food they need – the same way caretaker Bobbi prioritizes the well-being of her client, 87-year-old Charlotte.
