Advocate

Let your elected officials know it takes everyone to solve hunger

Charity is a supplement to, not a replacement for, more viable and vital long-term solutions. Solutions like higher wages, a strong federal anti-hunger safety net and ultimately, a healthy economy for all working individuals. The challenges are complex and require collaboration among both private and public entities to expand the economic opportunities for America’s working poor. Together, government, employers, charities and others can address the root causes of food insecurity to ensure that every family has adequate food and nutrition.

Help show every Member of Congress that their constituents care about ensuring our communities’ children, families and seniors have access to adequate, nutritious food.

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SNAP makes a difference

a debilitating injury leAVES A TEACHER unable to work

Now, Jaime depends on SNAP benefits to feed her four kids. “When I found out there were going to be cuts,” she said of past SNAP cuts, “I stopped eating.” She was scared even the slight reduction would leave her without the resources necessary to feed her kid three meals a day. There are several federal food programs Ozarks Food Harvest supports such as TEFAP, CSFP, CACFP, SFSP and more.

Learn about Federal Food Programs
  • SNAP

    Ozarks Food Harvest provides application assistance to individuals applying for SNAP benefits.

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  • Senior Food

    Ozarks Food Harvest partners with senior centers, churches and food pantries to distribute more than 4,000 boxes of USDA food to income-eligible seniors every month.

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  • Summer Food

    Ozarks Food Harvest sponsors local summer kids’ sites through federally funded programs that help provide nutritious meals to children when they’re not at school.

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