Next era of hunger relief begins for OFH
Ozarks Food Harvest, The Food Bank announces the beginning of the move into its new food distribution facility at 2810 N. Cedarbrook this week.
Ozarks Food Harvest, The Food Bank announces the beginning of the move into its new food distribution facility at 2810 N. Cedarbrook this week.
For the second time in less than three years, the Rotary Clubs of Springfield and Nixa are helping Ozarks Food Harvest take hunger relief directly to those in need.
Three southwest Missouri foundations have focused their efforts towards local hunger relief to the tune of $259,500 this year.
Recent statistics show that one in five children in Missouri are on the brink of hunger and are among the neediest and hungriest in the United States.
After eight months of collecting canned goods, St. Agnes Elementary School donated 5,738 pounds of food to Ozarks Food Harvest.
Local artists and food bank supporters will unite at The Art of Ending Hunger, annual art benefit auction for Ozarks Food Harvest at Patton Alley Pub, Saturday, April 18.
Scouting for Food is in full swing for another year with southwest Missouri Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts volunteering their time in support of Ozarks Food Harvest.
With some local assistance, Ozarks Food Harvest will now be able to offer those in need near Lebanon six more chances to stock their pantries.
Since November, The Food Bank has been shipping out an average of 650,000 pounds each month. Twice, the number topped more than 700,000 pounds.
Scouting for Food is back, with southwest Missouri Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts preparing to knock on your door, asking for donations to Ozarks Food Harvest.