Community Partnerships
It feels good to get a food bag because it helps my family so they don't have to spend all their money on food. And to save our money to get a football so me and my dad can practice. Bentley, age 10
hUNGER DOESN’T TAKE A SUMMER BREAK
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Splash & Sizzle
From now until Labor Day, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. daily, admission to all Springfield-Greene County Park Board outdoor pools is $1 or free when you bring a canned food item.
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Caliber Collision Cornhole Tournament
Join Caliber Collision for their Cornhole Tournament June 20th to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest! There will be cash prizes and additional giveaways.
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Tremendicon
A portion of profits from this three-day multimedia creators convention will support The Food Bank. Join the fun May 29-31, 2026.
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Springfield Restaurant Week
Visit participating restaurants from July 10-19 and a portion of sales from special menus will benefit Ozarks Food Harvest.
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United Way Day of Caring
Keep an eye out for volunteers collecting nonperishable food items for Ozarks Food Harvest at both Springfield Hy-Vee locations on June 18!
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Ozarks Food Harvest Month
When you donate blood during the month of June, CBCO will triple the value of your LifePoints donation to Ozarks Food Harvest.
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Arvest Million Meals
With your help, Arvest Bank hopes to provide more than 1 million meals for hunger-relief charities in their service area from April 1 - May 31. Make a difference by donating through the Arvest Go mobile app, online at arvest.com/millionmeals or in person at any Arvest branch location.
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Rapid Robert's
Purchase your favorite fountain drink in the Hope Cup and a portion of proceeds benefits Ozarks Food Harvest.
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Papa Johns
Use code FOODOZ for 30% off your regular price menu item, and Papa Johns will donate 10% of the discounted price to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Year-round community partners
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5 Pound Apparel
The store donates five pounds of food for every Five Pound Apparel brand item sold.
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Pampered Chef Round-Up From the Heart
Pampered Chef customers can round up their order or purchase select limited edition products to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest.
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Natural Grocers
Bring your own bags when you shop and Natural Grocers will make a donation to The Food Bank.
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Share the Harvest
Donate your surplus venison to our neighbors in need. Simply take your deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison you wish to donate.
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BoxLunch
The store, located at Battlefield Mall, donates one meal for every $10 of product purchased to Ozarks Food Harvest.
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Round Up for Food Banks
CVS shoppers can round-up their total at the register as a donation to Ozarks Food Harvest.
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Walmart Spark Good
When shopping Walmart online or in the app, shoppers can round up to donate to Ozarks Food Harvest.
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Ebay for Charity
Shop or sell for a cause to support Ozarks Food Harvest
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PayPal Giving Fund
PayPal Giving Fund helps people support their favorite charities online.
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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!
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Life Points with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Earn LifePoints when you donate blood at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. You can donate your LifePoints to the charity of your choice, and those points will be converted to a cash donation to the organization you choose.
Upcoming Events & Partnerships
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Summer Harvest
Hunger doesn't take a summer break. Help us connect children and families to nourishing meals this summer through our Summer Harvest campaign and events. 2026 details coming soon.
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Splash & Sizzle
During the summer, between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., admission to all Springfield Park Board outdoor pools is $1 or free when you bring one canned food item. 2026 dates coming soon.
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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 the ways you can take action this month.
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Kickapoo High School Fall Festival
Kickapoo High School hosts a fall festival that benefits Ozarks Food Harvest each year in October.
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Check Out Hunger
Make a difference while you shop for groceries. From Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, you can round up to the nearest dollar or add a $1, $3 or $5 tax-free donation for Ozarks Food Harvest when you check out at participating grocery stores.
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Scouting for Food
In November, Scouts will conduct neighborhood and storefront drives to benefit the pantries of southwest Missouri.
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Turkey Trot
Participants are encouraged to donate seven nonperishable food items for The Food Bank when they pick up registration materials or on the morning of the event!
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Giving Tuesday
Support The Food Bank on this worldwide day of giving and double your impact with matches from local community partners.
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Holiday Helpings
Help provide meals to families facing hunger this holiday season.
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Food Fight
February 27-March 12, 2026, help Springfield Public Schools compete to raise meals and win the title of Food Fight Champions!
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Lent Food Drive
During Lent, help provide meals for our neighbors facing hunger by hosting a Lent Food Drive at your church or business. February 18-April 2, participate by hosting a food drive to collect nonperishable food items or host an online fundraiser.
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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.