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St. Susanne’s Food Pantry Makes Sure Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry

St. Susanne’s Food Pantry Makes Sure Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry

April 15, 2023 in Agency Spotlight

Across Ozarks Food Harvest’s service area, more than 50 percent of households rely on food pantries for at least half of their grocery needs. That kind of need is met in large part through the commitment and compassion in our network of community and faith-based charities. In Lawrence County, St. Susanne’s Food Pantry works diligently to make sure their neighbors don’t go hungry.

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Volunteer Serves Nearly 500 Hours in One Year

Volunteer Serves Nearly 500 Hours in One Year

April 14, 2023 in Volunteer Spotlight

For those who meet Cindy McDonough, she’s hard to forget. Her outgoing personality and infectious humor are evident during the volunteer sessions she attends, and it’s clear she’s not afraid to work hard to help her community. The proof is in the number of hours she’s volunteered with Ozarks Food Harvest. As of now, Cindy has given nearly 1,500 hours of her time since 2019. In 2022, she served more time than any other volunteer, with 494 hours in just one year!

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Founded in a Time of Crisis, Mission Joplin Continues to Give Hope

Founded in a Time of Crisis, Mission Joplin Continues to Give Hope

April 14, 2023 in Harvest Time Newsletter

In May 2011, an unforgettable EF5 tornado struck the city of Joplin. With thousands of buildings destroyed and infrastructure impacted, families lost access to housing and crucial resources for weeks. The destruction and devastation caused by the storm was so historic that it garnered national attention. Residents, organizations, and churches stepped up to lend their neighbors a much needed hand, and from the aftermath of the storm, Mission Joplin was founded.

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Cope Gives Hope in Southwest Missouri

Cope Gives Hope in Southwest Missouri

March 31, 2023 in Agency Spotlight

At Ozarks Food Harvest, our mission is to Transform Hunger into Hope in the Ozarks, because no one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. Food is a basic human need that helps us feel steady. For one of our partner charities, COPE, two more basic needs require urgent attention: safety and security.

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Jack and Kitty Williams Make a Difference at Ozarks Food Harvest

Jack and Kitty Williams Make a Difference at Ozarks Food Harvest

March 8, 2023 in Volunteer Spotlight

Do opposites attract? For Jack and Kitty Williams, that certainly seems true. The couple has been married for 50 years. When asked for two words to describe themselves, Jack was “slow and steady” and Kitty was “fast and furious.” Although these descriptions sound opposing, their complementary tendencies are the perfect combination to keep the Williams involved in their communities.

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