Give hope all year long
In 2020, thousands of donors stepped up to support The Food Bank. Individuals showed their support by making donations, hosting fundraisers, collecting nonperishable food and volunteering with us throughout the year.
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Finding hope through hardship
Several years ago, Jeff and his wife Margaret joined the Reaching Independence through Support and Education (RISE) program through the Drew Lewis Foundation. RISE originated with the Northwest Project, a fiveyear campaign to pilot anti-poverty strategies in Springfield neighborhoods. The couple had been living in survival mode, feeling overwhelmed by the bills that remained unpaid at the end of every month.
Church groups serve the community together
This month, we’re taking the opportunity to highlight the work of several of the churches that volunteer with The Food Bank on a monthly basis. We’re extremely grateful for the members of Campbell UMC’s Faith for Life group, King’s Way UMC and Wesley UMC for the time they have spent providing meals through Ozarks Food Harvest.
Thanks to our 2020 fund and food drive partners
We are so grateful for every business, school, church, organization, family and individual that hosted a fund and food drive last year! Together, these partners helped provide 887,477 meals! During such a difficult year, this support was truly incredible.
Keeping families fed in Willow Springs
MUNCH is so much more than a food pantry to many families in Willow Springs. The organization has been serving the community for more than three decades by providing food, low-cost clothing items and scholarships.
Volunteers needed to help provide meals
Volunteers are absolutely critical to Ozarks Food Harvest, and we ask you to sign up for a session today! Groups are welcome and needed. We have an especially urgent need to fill in our weekday afternoon sessions at the warehouse.
10th annual food fight raises awareness and meals
Host a fundraiser anytime between now and March 12 to help provide meals for food-insecure children, families and seniors in southwest Missouri. Every dollar raised will help provide $10 worth of groceries.
From hospital to harvest, Mercy employees give their time
Employees at Mercy Hospital support the community from both inside and outside the hospital walls.
Harbor House offers a hope-filled home
Harbor House, a long-term intervention program of the Salvation Army of Springfield, provides a safe and nurturing place for men that are homeless. In this program, men are challenged to maintain sobriety, work toward a college education, entre the workforce, receive counseling and so much more.
Giving Tuesday 2020 helps provide 100,000 meals
Thank you so much to everyone who donated on #GivingTuesday! Generous donors raised $72,390 to help provide 289,560 meals for families facing hunger this holiday season.