Invest in hope this holiday season
This holiday season, as you gather with loved ones to share meals and create cherished memories, consider investing in Ozarks Food Harvest. This act of generosity can make a profound difference in the lives of families facing hunger in the upcoming year.
Ozarks Food Harvest is one of the best investments you can make this year because your dollar will be stretched as far as it can possibly go to ensure more families can put food on the table. Even with the increased cost of groceries, The Food Bank still spends 96 cents of every dollar donated on food. Bart also tells me that Ozarks Food Harvest provides 70 percent of the food distributed by their network of 270 faith-based and community charities.
If these facts haven’t convinced you, take a look at some of the stories in this month’s newsletter detailing the great work The Food Bank does for its network of charities with food, funds
and Mobile Food Pantry distributions. These stories are a testament to the positive impact your support can bring to children, families and seniors in need.
The cover story discusses how The Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantry program is helping a family overcome hunger in one of our rural communities. On page two, you can learn more about Christian Action Ministries, one of Branson’s largest community food pantries, and the outstanding work they’re doing with grant funds from Ozarks Food Harvest. Additionally, Bart’s Hope Note highlights Ozarks Food Harvest’s remarkable 13-year streak of 4-star Charity Navigator ratings, solidifying its position as one of the most effective charities in southwest Missouri.
As you read through these stories of hope, consider how you can help give back to The Food Bank’s cause as we approach the end of the year. You can check with your employer to see if they offer a donation match to stretch your dollar further. Or, consider making a tax-free charitable gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), that may save you more in taxes than traditional charitable donations. Additionally, think about including Ozarks Food Harvest in your estate planning so your gift can provide hope for generations to come.
Thank you for standing with Ozarks Food Harvest to help end hunger during these challenging times. Your generosity has been instrumental in The Food Bank’s mission to Transform Hunger into Hope, and I am profoundly thankful for your commitment. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm and joyful holiday season.