Community Partnerships

Thank you so much for feeding my family when we needed it. You have been our hope so we thank you from our hearts! Edith

Hunger action month Events & Partnerships

Donate to Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month! The Food Bank partners with many organizations around the community for events, food and fund drives and more. Click to see all of our community partners this month.
Presenting Sponsor
25th Annual Hungerthon

Support the Weekend Backpack Program with iHeartRadio Springfield. Tune in September 8-11 to Alice 95.5, US97, 100.5 The Wolf and 105.9 KGBX to listen for dollar-for-dollar matches that will double your impact.
Hungerthon Day at McDonald's

On Sunday, September 10th, enjoy your favorites at participating McDonald's to benefit the Weekend Backpack Program.
Go Orange Auction

On September 12-15, bid on unique silent auction items like experience packages, gift baskets, meals at local restaurants and more.
Best Of Luck Beer Hall

On Wednesday, September 13th, enjoy drinks, giveaways, music by SHAUN MUNDAY and more at Best of Luck Beer Hall!
Gold Mountain Storefront Drive

Join Gold Mountain at Hy-Vee on September 20th for their storefront food drive!
Empty Bowls

Purchase beautiful bowls hand-crafted by local artists online on September 25-27 and in-person at Panera on September 28!

Year-round community partners

Million Meals Challenge

Hy-Vee shoppers can donate at the register to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest.
Life Points with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

Donate blood for your community and help fight hunger by donating your life points to Ozarks Food Harvest!
5 Pound Apparel

The store donates five pounds of food for every Five Pound Apparel brand item sold.
Air Services All Service

Donate non-perishable food items for The Food Bank when visiting Air Services All Service or when they make a visit to your home!
Natural Grocers

Bring your own bags when you shop and Natural Grocers will make a donation to The Food Bank.
Papa Johns

Receive a discount and help provide meals for neighbors in need by using the code FOODOZ on your next Papa Johns order, 10% of your discounted purchase price will be donated to Ozarks Food Harvest!
Pampered Chef

Purchase the Bake to Give Back Brownie Set this holiday season! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Share the Harvest

Donate surplus venison to those in need, simply take your deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison you wish to donate.
BoxLunch

The store, located at Battlefield Mall, donates one meal for every $10 of product purchased to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Joel Gott Wines

By purchasing or gifting a Gott for Good bundle, you are supporting Ozarks Food Harvest in the fight against hunger.
Round Up for Food Banks

CVS shoppers can round-up their total at the register as a donation to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Walmart Spark Good

When shopping Walmart online or app, shoppers can round-up to donate to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Ebay for Charity

Shop or sell for a cause to support Ozarks Food Harvest
Rapid Robert's

This summer get your soda in a Hope Cup from Rapid Robert's, a portion of every sale is donated to Ozarks Food Harvest!
PayPal Giving Fund

PayPal Giving Fund helps people support their favorite charities online.

Upcoming Events & Partnerships

Missouri State Canstruction

Missouri State has a Canstruction event during Homecoming week to benefit The Food Bank in October.
Kickapoo High School Fall Festival

Kickapoo High School hosts a fall festival that benefits Ozarks Food Harvest each year in October.
Holiday Helpings

Partner with The Food Bank to provide meals for neighbor's in need over the Holidays.
Food Fight

Every year students from Springfield Public Schools compete in raising food and funds to become the Food Fight Champion!
Lent Fish Drive and Fundraiser

Churches and organizations raise funds for the Food Bank and collect canned and pouched fish during Lent every year.
Scouting for Food

Every year local scouts conduct neighborhood and storefront drives to benefit the pantries of southwest Missouri.
Fight Hunger. Spark Change.

Be a part of the year’s largest food drive on Saturday, May 13th! Donate funds or place your non-perishable donations on your porch or at your mailbox and local letter carriers will collect them for Stamp Out Hunger.
Stamp Out Hunger

Every second Saturday in May local postal carriers help to collect donations from porches and mailboxes for the year's largest food drive.
Summer Harvest

Help local families thrive this Summer and provide meals through Summer Harvest! Check out this Summer’s partnerships below.
Taste of SoMo

Taste the best of what southwest Missouri restaurants have to offer and help provide meals for friends and neighbors!
United Way Day of Caring

The Food Bank is joining forces with The United Way of the Ozarks for a full day of volunteerism this June. Look for Food Bank volunteers at Walmart on South Campbell Avenue to make a donation!
Splash & Sizzle

Visit Springfield-Greene County pools now through Labor day. Admission to all outdoor pools is $1 or free with one canned food item per person every day between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tremendicon

Proceeds from Tremendicon will benefit Ozarks Food Harvest!
Lucas Oil Speedway Food Drive

Visit the speedway in July and receive free entry when you donate 4 non-perishable food items. This is one of the largest single-day food drives in our area, enjoy the racing while helping to provide needed meals this summer!