How volunteers help multiply every dollar you donate
One of the biggest reasons Ozarks Food Harvest can take your $1 donation and turn it into $10 worth of groceries is volunteers.
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Volunteer finds fulfillment and independence through hunger relief
Kathy Vinson enjoyed 50 years of partnership with her husband. It’s been a journey since he passed of learning to make decisions and try new things on her own, and while not always easy, Kathy knew she needed to be around people as part of the healing process. She found her outlet helping end hunger with Ozarks Food Harvest.
MSU English Language Institute: Cultural Aide
Cali Pettijohn has a fascinating job. Since 2008, she’s been immersing students from other countries in the American experience and teaching them English. She works for Missouri State University’s English Language Institute, and her students recently volunteered with Ozarks Food Harvest.
Wesley United Methodist Church: Cheerful Givers
This summer, Wesley United Methodist Church reached a 4,000 volunteer-hours milestone. It is the largest amount of volunteered time a group has ever given at Ozarks Food Harvest.
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Each April, nonprofits across the country take the time to recognize the amazing work of their volunteers for National Volunteer Month.
Springfield mother inspires children to help community
Coletta Dudenhoeffer always felt like she wanted to be a part of something bigger. When she found out the devastating news that one in five kids in southwest Missouri are food insecure, she knew she needed to do something.
Volunteers make all the difference
Here at The Food Bank, we make an effort to provide different volunteer opportunities at times that will fit nearly any schedule.
Couple enjoys donating time together
Husband and wife duo Cindy and Mike McKnelly bring energy to Ozarks Food Harvest when they volunteer. Although the Tuesday night volunteer session begins at 6 p.m., their positive and joyful spirits would lead onlookers to believe that their day was just beginning.
Bart Brown: Volunteers key to mission
It’s April, and at Ozarks Food Harvest, that means we’re celebrating volunteers in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month.
We simply would not be able to provide 15 million meals each year without the hard work of thousands of volunteers who donate their time.
Their dedication is inspiring to all of us who work at The Food Bank.
Many of you have volunteered with us before, but if you haven’t, I’d encourage you to give it a try.
OFH celebrates volunteers
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, which is 30 days dedicated to recognizing the amazing work that volunteers do all across America.