Right now, more families than ever before are experiencing hunger. Thousands of people in the Ozarks have lost their jobs. Parents are struggling to feed their children without the security of school meals. It’s a time of fear and uncertainty for so many.
For many years, Kirsten has had difficulties providing healthy, nourishing food for her growing children. She’s dealt with homelessness, couch-surfing, and hunger. Several months ago, when she had nowhere else to turn, Kirsten and her kids started living in the emergency shelter at Nevada Community Outreach Center.
Ozarks Food Harvest has been closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 spread. We are constantly looking for and following best practices recommended by the CDC, Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Feeding America.
Winona Assembly of God has only partnered with Ozarks Food Harvest for three years, but this distribution site has made a world of difference for seniors struggling with hunger in Shannon County.
I would like to remind you that Ozarks Food Harvest is eligible to accept gifts from donor-advised funds.
As many citizens struggle in our community, I want to shine a light on those who often struggle in silence: children. Across the nation, reports show that households with children are far more likely to be food insecure than households without. Nearly 50,000 children across southwest Missouri alone are at-risk of going to bed hungry tonight.
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the important work volunteers do for The Food Bank.
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Even though volunteer sessions have been temporarily suspended due to COVID-19, we still want to recognize the important work these Hunger Heroes do for the community.
We strive to bring you the latest information and developments at The Food Bank. This page was originally published on 3/16/20 and most recently updated on 4/9/20.
Boy Scouts across the Ozarks need your help to collect food for families struggling with hunger.