
Hope Begins with Food
For one working, single mom of two in Taney County, food assistance was more than just food for her family. It was a doorway to opportunity.

For one working, single mom of two in Taney County, food assistance was more than just food for her family. It was a doorway to opportunity.

In a time of unprecedented need, ongoing challenges and new successes, Ozarks Food Harvest is celebrating milestones as a reminder of just how important our mission to Transform Hunger into Hope is for the future of our communities. In December, The Food Bank held our first milestone event to celebrate donating our 6 millionth meal to Least of These and 25 years of partnership.

The need for food assistance is rising, and with increased demand comes increased pressure on the hunger-relief network. Right now, a perfect storm of high food, housing and childcare costs mean more of our neighbors need help to get back on their feet, but keeping up with demand requires creative solutions and change. For Crosslines food pantry in Springfield, their major change is making a big impact on the community.