Partnerships Fight Hunger and Raise Awareness during Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month is always an exciting time at The Food Bank, and this year was no exception. Each September, we partner with local businesses and ask them to take action against hunger. Whether...
View ArticleVolunteer creates lifelong friendships while making a difference
Twice a week, Kris Dreesen drives in from Fair Grove to spend her mornings sorting food for families facing hunger in the Ozarks. Her story with Ozarks Food Harvest began nearly 10 years ago when she...
View ArticleFood Pantry Brings Hope to Neighborhood
In the small town of Waynesville, MO, working parents trust neighbor Mary to take care of their children while they work long hours. Mary makes sure the kids get to school on time after eating a...
View ArticleBuilding a sustainable food system
Building environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important for the long-term health of our planet, and creating a sustainable food system is a key part of that. Ozarks Food Harvest—and...
View ArticleThe one dollar difference
It may not sound like much, but every single dollar makes a difference. At Ozarks Food Harvest, just one dollar helps provide four meals, and 96 cents of every dollar goes directly toward feeding...
View ArticleSenior Center Offers Meals and Community in Shell Knob
In 1998, five community-minded individuals started Central Crossing Senior Center with $50 and a dream. The center, owned and operated by Shell Knob Seniors, Inc., is dedicated to serving seniors in...
View ArticleSPS and Ozarks Food Harvest to raise awareness and meals during Food Fight 2020
Springfield Public Schools will participate in Food Fight 2020, Ozarks Food Harvest’s 9th annual district-wide food drive competition, Jan. 13-24. Schools: Register Your Drive Partners: Register Your...
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