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Giving From a Heart That Knows Hardship
We often see faces in a line or names on a sign in sheet, but behind each one is a…
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Sylvia’s Experience Shows How Food Partnerships Support Real Families
Sylvia Simon didn’t imagine she would be raising six grandchildren while dealing with disability, long-term illness, and a fixed income.…
Learn MoreMeet the ODonnells, A Family Growing Beyond Their Past
We don’t always get to meet the people we serve or hear real stories of their daily lives. Often, the…
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April and May are often peak months for tornado activity across the country, and this year has already brought frequent and severe storms to many communities. Midwest Food Bank Morton continues responding to disaster-affected areas with practical relief supplies tailored to the needs of each location. Recent responses included deliveries to Northern Wisconsin and Hattiesburg, […]
On May 15, Midwest Food Bank Morton hosted its annual Out-Drive Hunger Golf Classic to a record crowd. A total of 144 golfers gathered at Metamora Fields for a sunny day of golf, community connection, and giving back. Throughout the day, golfers had opportunities to compete for prizes including a private suite at a Chiefs […]
For nearly seven years, Adam Harris has served as a volunteer lead at Midwest Food Bank Morton, helping guide evening and weekend volunteer groups through projects that support hunger and disaster relief efforts. Outside of volunteering, Adam works full-time as a communications specialist for Caterpillar. Through Midwest Food Bank, he found a meaningful way to […]
Midwest Food Bank East Africa celebrated a successful first-ever Swing to Feed Golf Tournament, bringing together supporters, businesses, and community leaders for a day centered on impact and generosity. Held in partnership with Ridgeways Baptist Church and Britam, the inaugural event welcomed 218 golfers, 31 volunteers, and 27 corporate sponsors. The tournament also included a […]
Midwest Food Bank East Africa is entering a significant new chapter in its mission to fight hunger and malnutrition through the expansion of school feeding programs across Kenya. Through new partnerships with Soy Afric Ltd, The Amina Myrén Foundation, and Kenya’s Ministry of Education, Nutridence is now launching in four counties: Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, […]
As Midwest Food Bank East Africa continues expanding school feeding initiatives across Kenya, Operations Manager Godwin Matswa has played a key role in helping move the work forward through strong partnerships, logistics coordination, and a deep commitment to serving communities. Godwin has been instrumental in the development of the division’s growing partnership with Kenya’s Ministry […]
