Description: Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 250 hunger relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches approximately 80,000 individuals monthly and distributes 12 million pounds of food annually. OFH was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year by the Springfield Area ...Several years ago, Heart of the Hills received a walk-in freezer from Ozarks Food Harvest, which allowed the pantry to begin storing more frozen meats for distribution days. Last year, a generous donor provided the pantry with 330 hams for Thanksgiving, and thanks to the freezer, Heart of the Hills was able to store and distribute each one of ... Add to Calendar iCal Google. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803. Feb 5, 2024 · As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month–nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility bills, childcare, housing and food costs. Although thousands of donors and volunteers helped us during the holiday ... February 5, 2024 in Charlie's Corner Harvest Time Newsletter. As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month – nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility ...FY23 Urgent Needs Grant. Purpose of Funding. The Urgent Need Grant offers funding up to $50,000 to assist Ozarks Food Harvest members experiencing an unbudgeted, unforeseen and time-sensitive crisis that significantly interferes with their ability to meet their mission. Resource Documents. Application Guidelines.3 Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated January 9, 2023 on our consideration of Ozarks Food Harvest, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts … Jacy, age 11. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches nearly 30,000 individuals weekly and provides more than 23 million meals annually. ...One of Lauren’s favorite things about Ozarks Food Harvest is how many people she can reach in just a three-hour volunteer session. In a typical session, one volunteer will help provide more than 300 meals, and multiple volunteers working … We accept all major credit cards, automatic fund transfer through a checking account or checks mailed monthly to Ozarks Food Harvest, P.O. Box 5746, Springfield, MO 65801-5746. Contact information: Cassie Hanson 417-865-3411 [email protected] SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Local food bank Ozarks Food Harvest is looking for volunteers to fill gaps in what it says is a slow season for volunteers.Ozarks Food Harvest is serving more people than ever before. The need is great — and growing — and that’s why The Food Bank is so thankful for the generosity of so many community partners who are Transforming Hunger into Hope each and every day. Ozarks Food Harvest relies on these partnerships, and The Food Bank’s network is grateful ...The Marshfield Senior Center is more than just a meal; providing nutritious food to seniors, ranging from age 60-99, is an important part of what they do. In October 2012, they became the first senior center to provide USDA Commodity Senior Food Program boxes through Ozarks Food Harvest. Jane Hamilton-Smith was volunteering …SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Ozarks Food Harvest and iHeartRadio Springfield’s 25th annual Hungerthon wrapped up this afternoon, collecting $252,900 for The Food Bank’s Weekend Backpack Program.Community members and businesses came together for this four-day event to provide 703 kids facing hunger with nutritious meals every weekend of the …Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank provides 22 million meals annually to more than 261,000 unduplicated individuals.Ozarks Food Harvest is proud to play a part in senior nutrition through a partnership with Rivers Crossing Life Center, delivering food to the senior center each month. “The extra food from Ozarks Food Harvest allows the menus to be enhanced and for the center to serve a wider variety of produce, meat, bread and dairy,” Chris shared. ...Like Ozarks Food Harvest, our network of community and faith-based charities are experiencing a new kind of perfect storm: increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and decreased food donations. On top of these challenges, pantries like Mission Joplin are also trying to keep up with record-high demand. Increased costs of food and ...Feb 5, 2024 · A 6 Million Meal Milestone in Christian County. February 5, 2024 in Harvest Time Newsletter. 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. Ozarks Food Harvest appointed new leadership to its board of directors and added one new member this week. The newly-elected president of the board, Tamara de Wild has served as the associate general council and director of legal services at O’Reilly Auto Parts since 2008, previously working as an attorney in private practice for 13 years.Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches nearly 30,000 individuals weekly and provides more than 23 million meals annually. ... Your program helps keep me with plenty of food and I appreciate that. Vivion, age 67. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803. OFH's goal is to attract, develop and retain a talented workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute their fullest potential to ... The Food Bank collects and uses donor information such as name, address, telephone number and email address only when it is voluntarily provided. Any donor’s request for anonymity will be honored. Any donor’s request to be removed from Ozarks Food Harvest’s mailing or email list will be honored.Jan 18, 2024 · Ozarks Food Harvest’s volunteers are vital to their success as they help process more than 100,000 pounds of food every week. “Hunger is a year-round issue and volunteers play a key role in helping us get food into the hands of families facing hunger,” said Jordan Browning, director of communications at Ozarks Food Harvest. Represent Ozarks Food Harvest as requested at conferences, national forums and other venues. Organize, moderate or conduct workshops at conferences, national forums and other venues. Position Qualifications: 2+ years’ experience in … FY23 Urgent Needs Grant. Purpose of Funding. The Urgent Need Grant offers funding up to $50,000 to assist Ozarks Food Harvest members experiencing an unbudgeted, unforeseen and time-sensitive crisis that significantly interferes with their ability to meet their mission. Resource Documents. Application Guidelines. Feb 5, 2024 · As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month–nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility bills, childcare, housing and food costs. Although thousands of donors and volunteers helped us during the holiday ... One of Lauren’s favorite things about Ozarks Food Harvest is how many people she can reach in just a three-hour volunteer session. In a typical session, one volunteer will help provide more than 300 meals, and multiple volunteers working …Even with the increased cost of food, Ozarks Food Harvest still spends 96 cents of every dollar donated on food distribution and programs. Bart also tells me that Ozarks Food Harvest provides 70 percent of the food distributed by their network of 270 faith-based and community charities. Your gifts truly make a difference to so many …Ozark Senior Center: Food, Friends and Family. June 20, 2022 in Agency Spotlight. Ozarks Senior Center buzzes with life. Every week day you can find activities and events, hot meals and comradery, fellowship and coffee. Administrator Ronn Ramey testifies to the dynamic calendar, “We do group sings, line-dance lessons, bingo, karaoke, board ...The DSA and Ozarks Food Harvest are also teaming up for a commemorative T-shirt. That special shirt bears the slogan, “Feed It Forward.” 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Taste of SoMo: The Virtual Edition T-shirts will go to Ozarks Food Harvest. Participants can also donate to Ozarks Food Harvest while they purchase their gift ...Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food …Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, providing food to 270 organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank provides more than 20 million meals annually.In total, Ozarks Food Harvest has distributed more than 23 million pounds of food, including 4.2 million pounds of fresh produce. “Even as many people return to work, the demand is still high ...Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 faith-based and community charities across a third of Missouri. The Food Bank reaches 70,000 individuals ...About Ozarks Food Harvest—The Food Bank Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving more than 200 organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank distributes 10 million meals annually to 170,000 unduplicated individuals. OFH celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2013.Support Ozarks Food Harvest Nov. 1 – Dec. 31 at local grocers across the Ozarks by adding a $1, $3, or $5 tax-free donation to your grocery bill. Since 1998, the holiday campaign has provided more than 3.4 million meals for children, families and seniors facing hunger in southwest Missouri.We are on a mission to eliminate hunger and food waste through education and the redistribution of quality surplus food.Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches nearly 50,000 individuals monthly and provides more than 20 million meals annually. Founded in 1983, Ozarks Food Harvest has a stated mission of Transforming …Ozarks Food Harvest Menu Donate. About. About; Our Network; Our Pantries; Who We Serve; Hunger in the Ozarks; Our Partners; Our Programs. Our Programs; Backpack; After-School Food; Summer Food; Mobile Food Pantry; Senior Food; SNAP; Retail Pick-Up Program; Full Circle Gardens; How to Help. How to Help; Volunteer; Host a Food and Fund Drive;Scouting for Food. Every year local scouts conduct neighborhood and storefront drives to benefit the pantries of southwest Missouri. Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Since 2010, with the support of retail partners and a register round up, Fight Hunger. Spark Change., has raised $1,294,000 for Ozarks Food Harvest.The Food Bank is bustling with activity to make sure thousands of neighbors can put a holiday meal on the table. This is happening in the midst of an increased demand for food assistance that’s higher than the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ozark Senior Center: Food, Friends and Family. June 20, 2022 in Agency Spotlight. Ozarks Senior Center buzzes with life. Every week day you can find activities and events, hot meals and comradery, fellowship and coffee. Administrator Ronn Ramey testifies to the dynamic calendar, “We do group sings, line-dance lessons, bingo, karaoke, board ...The Marshfield Senior Center is more than just a meal; providing nutritious food to seniors, ranging from age 60-99, is an important part of what they do. In October 2012, they became the first senior center to provide USDA Commodity Senior Food Program boxes through Ozarks Food Harvest. Jane Hamilton-Smith was volunteering …February 5, 2024 in Charlie's Corner Harvest Time Newsletter. As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month – nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility ...Ozarks Food Harvest is the only food bank serving... Ozarks Food Harvest, Springfield, Missouri. 9,899 likes · 78 talking about this · 1,701 were here. Ozarks Food Harvest is the only food bank serving southwest Missouri.Aug 29, 2023 · The pantry also recently installed a new asphalt driveway thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s Urgent Need Grant. “Now the Ozarks Food Harvest truck can pull in and unload,” Daisy explains. “Partnering with Ozarks Food Harvest impacts us a lot. They provide food at a lesser cost or free and a truck to come deliver it. Ozarks Food Harvest. Payment. American Express. Visa. Discover. MasterCard. Cash. Find Related Places. Food Pantry. Reviews. 5.0 1 reviews. Cathy L. 8/14/2013 Ozarks Food Harvest is one of my favorite charities. Located in Springfield, Missouri, they help communities in over 28 counties. Ozarks Food Harvest appointed new leadership to its board of directors and added one new member this week. The newly-elected president of the board, Tamara de Wild has served as the associate general council and director of legal services at O’Reilly Auto Parts since 2008, previously working as an attorney in private practice for 13 years. The donation of chicken breast filet fritters was made by Tyson Foods in conjunction with McDonald’s $15,000 contribution to Ozarks Food Harvest’s recent Hungerthon fundraiser, according to a news release. The food is expected to provide more than 33,000 meals through the nonprofit’s network of 270 hunger-relief organizations.Ozarks Food Harvest requires all grants awarded to be publicized by agency within 30 days of project completion. All media relations and communications concerning the Agency’s grant award, including any use of the Ozarks Food Harvest name or logo, must be coordinated with, and approved in writing by OFH’s Communications Department.Nov 22, 2022 · Ozarks Food Harvest is once again the recipient of Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits from the State of Missouri. NAP tax credits are available to any individual or business with State of Missouri business income, who has also made an unrestricted charitable donation to Ozarks Food Harvest. The amount of tax credit equals 50% […] Since 2008, McDonald’s of the Ozarks has collected more than 232,000 pounds of food — more than 193,000 meals — from community members through Cans for Coffee. # # # About Ozarks Food Harvest — The Food Bank. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving more than 200 organizations across 28 … About Ozarks Food Harvest—The Food Bank Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 250 nonprofit agencies across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank distributes 10 million meals annually to 170,000 unduplicated individuals. OFH celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2013. Ozarks Food Harvest provides food and funds to 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties, serving nearly 60,000 individuals monthly and providing more than 20 million meals annually. Founded in 1983, the Food Bank has a mission of Transforming Hunger into Hope and a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating, and has been named the Small Business of the Year and the Nonprofit of the Year by local chambers and journals. The Food Bank’s Senior Food program supplements the diets of low-income seniors with nutritious USDA food. More than 4,100 seniors, age 60 and older who live at or below 130% of the poverty level, receive monthly food boxes at Ozarks Food Harvest partner agencies like senior centers, churches and pantries.Hunger in the Ozarks is a solvable problem, and your support is a big part of the solution. You will soon receive a donation receipt for tax purposes. Please know we never trade, sell or rent supporters’ names or information. If you wish to remain anonymous, or have other donation questions, please contact Cassie Hanson at (417) 865-3411.Nov 22, 2022 · I am thankful for every gift we receive from our generous donors throughout the year. These gifts provide so much more than food – they also give hope to families facing difficult situations. Right now, with the lingering effects of the pandemic on our economy, year-end gifts are more important to hunger relief than ever. […] Even with the increased cost of food, Ozarks Food Harvest still spends 96 cents of every dollar donated on food distribution and programs. Bart also tells me that Ozarks Food Harvest provides 70 percent of the food distributed by their network of 270 faith-based and community charities. Your gifts truly make a difference to so many …Ozarks Food Harvest began serving the Ozarks a few years later in 1983. Shortly before Ozarks Food Harvest moved into the O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief in 2009, it started the Retail Pick-Up Program. It was one of the first food banks in the country to establish a program of that kind.Since 2010, Ozarks Food Harvest has provided more than $100,000 in grant funding and 9.5 million pounds of food to Least of These. Our partnership has resulted in hope and nourishment for thousands of our neighbors facing hunger and would not be possible without continuous support from our generous donors.Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 faith-based and community charities across a third of Missouri.Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 faith-based and community charities across a third of Missouri.Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, providing food to 270 organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank provides more than 20 million meals annually.February 22, 2024. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803.I am thankful for every gift we receive from our generous donors throughout the year. These gifts provide so much more than food – they also give hope to families facing difficult situations. Right now, with the lingering effects of the pandemic on our economy, year-end gifts are more important to hunger relief than ever. […]About Ozarks Food Harvest—The Food Bank Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving more than 200 organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank distributes 10 million meals annually to 170,000 unduplicated individuals. OFH celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2013.Like Ozarks Food Harvest, our network of community and faith-based charities are experiencing a new kind of perfect storm: increased costs, supply chain disruptions, and decreased food donations. On top of these challenges, pantries like Mission Joplin are also trying to keep up with record-high demand. Increased costs of food and ...February 22, 2024. The food is helping me, because my Dad is working as much as he can, but it isn't enough. This is why we need help from you. Levi, age 10. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803.February 5, 2024 in Charlie's Corner Harvest Time Newsletter. As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month – nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility ...Ozarks Food Harvest provided 20 million meals in the past year through its network of faith-based and community charities across a third of the state of Missouri. From July 2022 to June 2023, The Food Bank invested in their 28-county service area by increasing distribution through their Mobile Food Pantry program, drive-thru food pantries and ...Feb 5, 2024 · Now, Ben volunteers at Ozarks Food Harvest two to three times each week accompanied by Susan or one of his two support staff, Emerald and Maria. Emerald and Maria assist Ben with daily activities, outings and his hobbies like puzzles and crafts. They’ve enjoyed supporting Ben’s affinity for task-oriented activities – a perfect skillset ... Established in 1983. Ozarks Food Harvest has a stated mission of Transforming Hunger into Hope. The simple statement serves as a visionary and meaningful summary of Ozarks Food Harvest's goals, while expressing exactly what it is The Food Bank does. In addition to food distribution and services to 270 Ozarks nonprofits, OFH has direct service programs including the Weekend Backpack Program ... UKHarvest Community Food Hub and Warm Space in Selsey - ITV News Meridian. Watch on. We are on a mission to eliminate hunger and food waste through …About Ozarks Food Harvest—The Food Bank Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 250 hunger relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank distributes 12 million pounds of food annually to 170,000 unduplicated individuals. OFH was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year …Ozarks Food Harvest’s Full Circle Gardens department is dedicated to strengthening our community’s equitable access to locally grown food through food cultivation and rescue, outreach and garden education. The Food Bank launched the program in 2014 by gleaning excess produce from generous local farmers. Today, The Food Bank collaborates ... Ozarks Food Harvest’s Full Circle Gardens department is dedicated to strengthening our community’s equitable access to locally grown food through food cultivation and rescue, outreach and garden education. The Food Bank launched the program in 2014 by gleaning excess produce from generous local farmers. Ozarks Food Harvest (417) 865-3411 (417) 865-0504. O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, providing food to 270 organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank provides more than 20 million …Ozarks Food Harvest and iHeartRadio Springfield’s 25th annual Hungerthon wrapped up this afternoon, collecting $250,090 for The Food Bank’s Weekend Backpack Program. Community members and businesses came together for this four-day event to provide 700 kids facing hunger with nutritious meals every weekend of the school year.Ozarks Food Harvest began serving the Ozarks a few years later in 1983. Shortly before Ozarks Food Harvest moved into the O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief in 2009, it started the Retail Pick-Up Program. It was one of the first food banks in the country to establish a program of that kind.The organization, which heads up all 200 food banks across the United States, wanted to create a nationwide push to get people involved in the fight against hunger. Each year, Ozarks Food Harvest engages the community with events, food and fund drives, community partnerships and more to help raise awareness and increase donations.Ozarks Food Harvest’s Full Circle Gardens department is dedicated to strengthening our community’s equitable access to locally grown food through food cultivation and rescue, outreach and garden education. 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The Mobile Food Pantry delivers groceries directly to communities lacking either a food pantry or emergency food assistance program nearby. Product is served off of a truck to pre-qualified clients in just a couple of hours. These trucks also travel to counties that have an Ozarks Food Harvest-member pantry, but the partner’s physical ...Your program helps keep me with plenty of food and I appreciate that. Vivion, age 67. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803. OFH's goal is to attract, develop and retain a talented workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute their fullest potential to ...Please enter your E-mail address and CERVIS password below! Remember my profile. Log in with E-mail : Don't Know Password / Reset PasswordAs a nonprofit food distribution center, Ozarks Food Harvest collaborates with nonprofit agencies across 28 Missouri counties to provide emergency food assistance to southwest Missourians in need. Food resources are donation-driven, including surplus and salvageable products, donated by all components of the food industry such as manufacturers ... Ozarks Food Harvest is the largest charity in southwest Missouri, distributing food and funds to 270 nonprofits monthly and operating six feeding programs and two donation programs. Learn how Ozarks Food Harvest provides food, funds and hope to children, seniors, families and communities in need. The Food Bank collects and uses donor information such as name, address, telephone number and email address only when it is voluntarily provided. Any donor’s request for anonymity will be honored. Any donor’s request to be removed from Ozarks Food Harvest’s mailing or email list will be honored.The Food Bank collects and uses donor information such as name, address, telephone number and email address only when it is voluntarily provided. Any donor’s request for anonymity will be honored. Any donor’s request to be removed from Ozarks Food Harvest’s mailing or email list will be honored.Contact Sarah Byrd at [email protected] for more info. Check out the online auction here. Go Back. Add to Calendar iCal Google. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803.3 Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated January 9, 2023 on our consideration of Ozarks Food Harvest, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts …Ozarks Food Harvest’s volunteers are vital to their success as they help process more than 100,000 pounds of food every week. “Hunger is a year-round issue and volunteers play a key role in helping us get food into the hands of families facing hunger,” said Jordan Browning, director of communications at Ozarks Food Harvest. ...Since 2008, McDonald’s of the Ozarks has collected more than 232,000 pounds of food — more than 193,000 meals — from community members through Cans for Coffee. # # # About Ozarks Food Harvest — The Food Bank. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving more than 200 organizations across 28 …The organization, which heads up all 200 food banks across the United States, wanted to create a nationwide push to get people involved in the fight against hunger. Each year, Ozarks Food Harvest engages the community with events, food and fund drives, community partnerships and more to help raise awareness and increase donations.February 22, 2024. The food is helping me, because my Dad is working as much as he can, but it isn't enough. This is why we need help from you. Levi, age 10. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803. February 5, 2024 in Charlie's Corner Harvest Time Newsletter. As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month – nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility ... The Food Bank’s board is comprised of 13 volunteer directors who meet on the third Wednesday of every month at the O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. For questions regarding Ozarks Food Harvest’s Board of Directors, contact Bart Brown at (417) 865-3411. You can designate Ozarks Food Harvest as the beneficiary of part or all of the remainder of your retirement assets with gifts from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan. Most people will not use all of their retirement assets within their lifetime making this type of gift an excellent way to support Ozarks Food Harvest. If you are an individual in need of emergency food assistance, go to Need Help to locate an agency Ozarks Food Harvest provides food, non-food and other services to in your county. Phone: (417) 865-3411 OFH agency line: (417) 380-5007 Fax: (417) 865-0504. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5746, Springfield, MO 65801-5746 Ozarks Food Harvest and iHeartRadio Springfield’s 25th annual Hungerthon wrapped up this afternoon, collecting $250,090 for The Food Bank’s Weekend Backpack Program. Community members and businesses came together for this four-day event to provide 700 kids facing hunger with nutritious meals every weekend of the school year.Ozarks Food Harvest - FY24 Urgent Need Grant. Ozarks Food Harvest members may request funding for operational costs and/or to obtain capital assets (shelving, pallet jacks, coolers, freezers, etc. - Full list provided in the Application Guidelines) Maximum Grant Award: $50,000. For organizations that operate at more than one location, an ...Thanks, Ozarks Food Harvest volunteers! April 2, 2020 in Food Bank News. 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. To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re recognizing all ...Trisha Heflin, Distribution Center Manager. Mike Hesebeck, Transportation Manager. Eddie Hicks, Building Maintenance & Compliance Specialist. Carl Horton, Transportation Associate/Driver Class E. David Hyden, …If your organization is interested in becoming a partner site, contact Ozarks Food Harvest at (417) 865-3411. We hardly make it through the month. My husband and I sometimes go without eating so the kids can. The Food Bank's After-School Food Program provides nutritious meals and snacks to children who would otherwise go home to an empty dinner ...Even with the increased cost of food, Ozarks Food Harvest still spends 96 cents of every dollar donated on food distribution and programs. Bart also tells me that Ozarks Food Harvest provides 70 percent of the food distributed by their network of 270 faith-based and community charities. Your gifts truly make a difference to so many …We hardly make it through the month. My husband and I sometimes go without eating so the kids can. Patricia, age 26SPRINGFIELD, Mo.— Springfield Public Schools and Ozarks Food Harvest students are kicking off the 13th annual Food Fight competition on March 18 to help raise meals and awareness for families facing hunger in southwest Missouri. Food Fight is an annual two-week competitive food and fund drive between multiple SPS schools and their partner organizations that wraps up on …Ozarks Food Harvest (417) 865-3411 (417) 865-0504. O’Reilly Center for Hunger Relief 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803The Marshfield Senior Center is more than just a meal; providing nutritious food to seniors, ranging from age 60-99, is an important part of what they do. In October 2012, they became the first senior center to provide USDA Commodity Senior Food Program boxes through Ozarks Food Harvest. Jane Hamilton-Smith was volunteering …Your program helps keep me with plenty of food and I appreciate that. Vivion, age 67. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803. OFH's goal is to attract, develop and retain a talented workforce in a culture where all employees will contribute their fullest potential to ...The Food Bank is a Four Star Charity. Ozarks Food Harvest has earned the prestigious Four Star Charity Award from Charity Navigator for ten consecutive years, indicating OFH outperforms most other U.S. charities, as only three percent of nonprofits in the country have received at least ten consecutive four-star evaluations.. View Four Star RatingWhen the school bell rings on Friday afternoon, one in five children in southwest Missouri are not looking forward to a break – they’re dreading a weekend without food. Through the Weekend Backpack Program, children can rest assured that …Thanks to supporters like you, Ozarks Food Harvest provided 20 million meals through our network of faith-based and community charities across a third of the state of Missouri in the past year. That’s not all; from July 2022 through June 2023, we: • served more than 60,000 unduplicated children, families and seniors each month.Since 2010, Ozarks Food Harvest has provided more than $100,000 in grant funding and 9.5 million pounds of food to Least of These. Our partnership has resulted in hope and nourishment for thousands of our neighbors facing hunger and would not be possible without continuous support from our generous donors.Ozarks Food Harvest is the only food bank serving... Ozarks Food Harvest, Springfield, Missouri. 9,899 likes · 78 talking about this · 1,701 were here. Ozarks Food Harvest is the only food bank serving southwest Missouri.Ozarks Food Harvest and iHeartRadio Springfield are kicking off the radio-thon this September to raise funds for The Food Bank’s Weekend Backpack Program, which provides food-insecure children with a bag of nutritious meals and snacks to take home each weekend.In 2021, during Hunger Action Month, Hungerthon raised $275,058 to support children with food to take home over the weekends. You can become a supporter anytime by donating online now and designating your gift to the Weekend Backpack Program. You can also call Ozarks Food Harvest with your donation at (417) 865-3411.Aug 29, 2023 · The pantry also recently installed a new asphalt driveway thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s Urgent Need Grant. “Now the Ozarks Food Harvest truck can pull in and unload,” Daisy explains. “Partnering with Ozarks Food Harvest impacts us a lot. They provide food at a lesser cost or free and a truck to come deliver it. Packet pick-up will be a drive-through event held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Killian Sports Complex, where participants may also register on-site and drop off food donations for Ozarks Food Harvest. Turkey Trot is one of our largest food drives of the year. Participants also have the option to have their package mailed for an additional fee.February 5, 2024 in Charlie's Corner Harvest Time Newsletter. As we transition from the holiday season into 2024, Ozarks Food Harvest is still serving more than 70,000 individuals each month – nearly 20,000 more than during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. People are experiencing the daunting challenges of winter, including higher utility ... We accept all major credit cards, automatic fund transfer through a checking account or checks mailed monthly to Ozarks Food Harvest, P.O. Box 5746, Springfield, MO 65801-5746. Contact information: Cassie Hanson 417-865-3411 [email protected] Ozarks Food Harvest is the largest COVID-19 related donor to charities in southwest Missouri. Since April 2020, Ozarks Food Harvest has hosted more than 115 Mobile Food Pantries, purchased an additional $3.6 million worth of food and provided a record-breaking 22 million meals for its network of 270 hunger-relief organizations.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Local food bank Ozarks Food Harvest is looking for volunteers to fill gaps in what it says is a slow season for volunteers. Established in 1983. Ozarks Food Harvest has a stated mission of Transforming Hunger into Hope. The simple statement serves as a visionary and meaningful summary of Ozarks Food Harvest's goals, while expressing exactly what it is The Food Bank does. In addition to food distribution and services to 270 Ozarks nonprofits, OFH has direct service programs including the Weekend Backpack Program ... Don Landon has volunteered at OFH for seven years. Ozarks Food Harvest relies on volunteers to sort more than 100,000 pounds of food each week for its network of 270 food pantries in 28 counties ...November 22, 2022 in Harvest Time Newsletter. “The biggest thing we want to do is bring hope to people,” shared Michele Dean, the executive director of Christian Action Ministries (CAM) in Branson – and they work very hard to do just that. However, CAM aspires to do much more for the people they feed. Michele says meals are important ...Nearly 30% of those served by Ozarks Food Harvest’s network are children. Southwest Missouri is home to staggering child food insecurity rates — 21 percent of children in Ozarks Food Harvest’s service area face food insecurity. That’s one in five children — and higher than the Missouri average of 18.6 percent — who face uncertainty ... The Mobile Food Pantry delivers groceries directly to communities lacking either a food pantry or emergency food assistance program nearby. Product is served off of a truck to pre-qualified clients in just a couple of hours. These trucks also travel to counties that have an Ozarks Food Harvest-member pantry, but the partner’s physical ... Ozarks Food Harvest Menu Donate. About. About; Our Network; Our Pantries; Who We Serve; Hunger in the Ozarks; Our Partners; Our Programs. Our Programs; Backpack; After-School Food; Summer Food; Mobile Food Pantry; Senior Food; SNAP; Retail Pick-Up Program; Full Circle Gardens; How to Help. How to Help; Volunteer; Host a Food and Fund Drive;Despite the food's excellence, I doubt they'll start pricing like the Michelin joints; they're just too nice. Find Harvest at 68 Chamberlayne Rd, …Additionally, consider including Ozarks Food Harvest in your estate planning as Mary Beth and I have done so your gift can give in perpetuity. If you have questions about donating to Ozarks Food Harvest in these ways, please give Bart a call at 417-865-3411 to walk you through it.The Food Bank is bustling with activity to make sure thousands of neighbors can put a holiday meal on the table. This is happening in the midst of an increased demand for food assistance that’s higher than the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.Don Landon has volunteered at OFH for seven years. Ozarks Food Harvest relies on volunteers to sort more than 100,000 pounds of food each week for its network of 270 food pantries in 28 counties ...Nov 22, 2022 · Ozarks Food Harvest is once again the recipient of Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits from the State of Missouri. NAP tax credits are available to any individual or business with State of Missouri business income, who has also made an unrestricted charitable donation to Ozarks Food Harvest. The amount of tax credit equals 50% […] The Reality of Hunger for Hardworking Families. February 11, 2019 in Harvest Time Newsletter. Melissa Butrick has a heart for serving the community. For many years, she spent hours volunteering each week, donated to local charities and even ran the food pantry at her church. But after a difficult divorce and move to Missouri, everything changed. Choose an item in your store to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest. For example, $1 from every apple spice muffin purchased will be donated to Ozarks Food Harvest. Accept donations at checkout. Suggesting and accepting donations of any amount at checkout can create a huge impact. Even rounding totals up to the nearest dollar can add up surprisingly ... Donate now. When your stomach is growling, it's hard to focus. Let alone learn. In southwest Missouri, far too many children face hunger. But this September, you … Ozarks Food Harvest leverages every $1 donated to $10 worth of food and services, and $0.96 of every $1 gifted goes directly to feeding children, families and seniors in need across 28 counties. Do you have a question about the donation process? Please contact Cassie Hanson at [email protected] or call 417-865-3411 for assistance. A ... Ozarks Food Harvest provided 20 million meals in the past year through its network of faith-based and community charities across a third of the state of Missouri. From July 2022 to June 2023, The Food Bank invested in their 28-county service area by increasing distribution through their Mobile Food Pantry program, drive-thru food pantries and ...usda foods listing for calendar year 2023 material material description packaging value per pound case net weigh case value truck load net truck pounds price/ truck We accept all major credit cards, automatic fund transfer through a checking account or checks mailed monthly to Ozarks Food Harvest, P.O. Box 5746, Springfield, MO 65801-5746. Contact information: Cassie Hanson 417-865-3411 [email protected] Add to Calendar iCal Google. (417) 865-3411. (417) 865-0504. O'Reilly Center for Hunger Relief. 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803.Nearly 30% of those served by Ozarks Food Harvest’s network are children. Southwest Missouri is home to staggering child food insecurity rates — 21 percent of children in Ozarks Food Harvest’s service area face food insecurity. That’s one in five children — and higher than the Missouri average of 18.6 percent — who face uncertainty ...A lot of times we don’t have stuff to put a meal together. If it was not for the pantry, we would not eat at all. Rebecca, age 42.In Ozarks Food Harvest’s service area, roughly 80 percent of client families shared that they use multiple strategies for getting enough food, like eating food past its expiration date or watering down food. Watch Ricky and Natalie visit a local food pantry and share how it helps them and their infant daughter. You can help an Ozarks family ...Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 faith-based and community charities across a third of Missouri. The Food Bank reaches 70,000 individuals monthly and provides more than 20 million meals annually.About Ozarks Food Harvest—The Food Bank Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America® food bank for southwest Missouri, serving more than 300 hunger relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. The Food Bank reaches 20,000 individuals weekly and distributes nine million pounds of food annually.Ozarks Food Harvest is proud to play a part in senior nutrition through a partnership with Rivers Crossing Life Center, delivering food to the senior center each month. “The extra food from Ozarks Food Harvest allows the menus to be enhanced and for the center to serve a wider variety of produce, meat, bread and dairy,” Chris shared. .... Is dwight yoakam still alive, Norfolk city public schools, Local restaurant and bar, Connor benn, Bella swan house, Atrium movies karachi, Scuba com, Mdoc michigan, Ymca nashville.