Nearly 10,000 lbs. of food collected at Turkey Trot
The USDA reported this week that more than 50 million Americans, including more than 17 million children, are food insecure, or lacking consistent access to a nutritious, well-balanced diet.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. and McDonald’s Give Hunger a Jolt
For the third consecutive year, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is supporting McDonald’s annual Cans for Coffee food drive by donating 32,000 pounds of protein in an effort to fight hunger.
OFH receives 32,000 lbs. of protein from Tyson Foods, Inc.
Tyson Foods is partnering with McDonald’s during their Cans for Coffee campaign to donate 32,000 pounds of protein to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Check Out Hunger campaign starts
More than 60 local grocery stores will participate in the annual Check Out Hunger campaign today through Dec. 31, to help feed the more than 14,000 people Ozarks Food Harvest’s network of member charities serves weekly.
Deer hunters have easy way to feed hungry
Ozarks deer hunters have an easy and inexpensive way to help feed the hungry in southwest Missouri this year.
Dillon Stores host community food drive
With challenges in today’s economy, hunger relief organizations have reported an increased demand for assistance and this holiday season is expected to be especially tough for families across the state.
McDonald’s Cans for Coffee begins Nov. 1
McDonald’s locations across the Ozarks will host the third annual Cans for Coffee food drive November 1–21, offering customers one free small coffee in exchange for a donation of a non-perishable food item for Ozarks Food Harvest.
Bistro Market unveils Bistro Catering at benefit event for OFH
Ozarks Food Harvest will receive a portion of ticket sales from upcoming premiere event — Plate Escapes — the launch party of Bistro Market in downtown Springfield.
OFH receives $100,000 Grant through Walmart Program
Ozarks Food Harvest received $100,000 from the Walmart Foundation today as part of the foundation’s Associate Choice Program, an online campaign in which Walmart associates voted directly for a nonprofit to receive funding in their home state.
$100,000 award to be presented to Ozarks Food Harvest
Ozarks Food Harvest received the most votes from Walmart and Sam’s Club associates across the state during the Walmart Foundation Associate Choice Program, earning The Food Bank a $100,000 grant.