Ozarks Food Harvest, Springfield, MO Videos

POV: Your local farmers market changes lives Happy Farmers Market Appreciation Week! Our staff pick up fruits and veggies from vendors at the Greater Springfield Farmers' Market every week and deliver it directly to our partner hunger-relief charities. Charities include Boys & Girls Clubs, senior centers, shelters, food pantries, churches and more. Hundreds of kids and adults facing hunger have access to fresh, local produce thanks to the farmers at the farmers market! And the program is a win-win, since a lot of the food donated is surplus fruits and veggies that didn't sell at the market but is still perfect for eating. That means less food in landfills and more veggies on our neighbors' plates. Some farmers even set aside produce ahead of time that they want to donate to The Food Bank. A huge thank you to the Greater Springfield Farmers' Market for being an incredible partner and positive impact in the community!

Food assistance fueled Scarlett Johansson's love for acting. Join the movement to end hunger so children today can have a thriving future. When people are fed, futures are nourished.

We know 1 in 7 children and adults experience hunger in southwest Missouri. Donations made through Walmart and Sam's Club's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign stay right here in the community. Get involved now through 4/29. Learn more at feedingamerica.org/partners/current-promotions/walmart-and-sams-club-fight-hunger-spark-change #fighthungersparkchange

Thank you, Lena, for sharing your story with us. Adults age 65 and over make up one-third of the people served by our hunger-relief network. Your support provides nutritious groceries and comforting meals so seniors don't have to choose between necessities like heating bills and groceries.

Stories like NeKhaiia's are why we're committed to Transforming Hunger into Hope. Fight hunger locally by visiting ozarksfoodharvest.org, or to get involved at a national level, visit FeedingAmerica.org/join

Check out this totally normal, not-at-all spooky footage of our daily operations here at The Food Bank. #HappyHalloween! 🧡👻🎃

Drop by Springfield Public Schools Back to School Bash to start a successful 2023-2024 school year! Open to all SPS students and families, this fun and free event will offer resources like backpacks, groceries, community resources and more. Visit our booth to learn more about where to get food in southwest Missouri through Ozarks Food Harvest's network of community and faith-based charities! Learn more at https://www.sps.org/backtoschoolbash

Don’t forget to Check Out Hunger with local retailers. Support Ozarks Food Harvest at local grocery stores by rounding up at the register or adding a $1, $3 or $5 tax-free donation to your grocery bill. Participating retailers include Apple Market, Country Mart, Harter House, King Cash Saver, King Food Saver, Price Cutter, Ramey, Rhodes Family Price Chopper, Town & Country Super Market and Woods Supermarket. Thanks for your support!

Take action against hunger today! Donate at bit.ly/TAKEACTION22 to help provide meals for food-insecure children 🎒

Hey! Don’t throw away your shot to hang out and volunteer with us every weekday! We currently need volunteers for all sessions. Sign up now at ozarksfoodharvest.org/volunteer 🍎

We are so thankful for the Hunger Heroes that help distribute food across our 28-county service area. This Mobile Food Pantry served more than 275 seniors and helped provide 9,900 meals in Douglas County. Together we are continuing to Transform Hunger into Hope across the Ozarks.

Three cheers for John Deere! This group volunteered with us last month and helped us pack Weekend Backpacks and Senior Boxes. Since 2017, John Deere has volunteered a total of 403 hours! We are so grateful for these Hunger Heroes 🚜💛

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