With 2024 closed, Midwest Food Bank Texas is reflecting on a year of incredible impact. With the unwavering support of our donors, volunteers, and agency partners, we distributed over $31.1 million in free food and resources, marking yet another record-breaking year. Texas continues to hold the unfortunate title of the most food-insecure state in t...

ARIZONAHow Windshield Replacements Helped Provide 215,000 Meals We are incredibly grateful for our ongoing partnership with T&S Auto Glass and their commitment to fighting hunger in Arizona. This past holiday season, their fundraiser pledged $10 per windshield replacement to Midwest Food Bank—turning auto glass into hope for thousands! Thanks t...

ARIZONA Curtis Kauffman Receives Inaugural Legacy Award Midwest Food Bank Arizona is proud to introduce the Legacy Award, a special recognition for volunteers who go above and beyond in serving their community. This award honors the memory of Arvid Steffek, a dedicated volunteer whose kindness and hard work left a lasting impact on our mission. Thi...

Corruption, Challenges, and Change We've all heard the stories. We've seen the headlines: Haiti—a nation struck by crisis after crisis, where poverty, political turmoil, and natural disasters seem relentless. But headlines rarely tell the full story. What is really happening in Haiti? Why have so many organizations left while others refuse to give ...

FLORIDA Juan Pablo Steps Into New Role at Midwest Food Bank  We are excited to share that J.P., who joined Midwest Food Bank Florida in 2023 as part of a grant from CareerSource Southwest Florida (story here), is transitioning into a new role within our organization. J.P. now serves as Development and Marketing Assistant, where his creative ex...

INDIANAA Partnership for Change: Midwest Food Bank & The Julian Center For survivors of domestic and sexual violence, rebuilding life after trauma means finding stability in every aspect—including food security. Through our partnership with The Julian Center, Midwest Food Bank ensures survivors have access to nutritious, diverse meals that meet...

At Midwest Food Bank, working with integrity is a core value. Today, we are humbled to share that our efforts have been recognized through accreditation by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). This milestone reflects our dedication to transparency, accountability, and the ethical management of resources entrusted to us. ECFA...

Some gifts are so special they change lives and leave a lasting impact. In Stamford, Connecticut, a local resident has donated her $1.2 million home to Midwest Food Bank New England. This incredible gift will help provide $40 million worth of food to children, families and individuals in need. "This is a humbling moment for Midwest Food Bank New En...

Midwest Food Bank is excited to welcome Aaron Klopfenstein as the newest addition to our National Board of Directors. With a deep connection to our mission of sharing the love of Christ and a professional background that combines financial acumen and strategy, Aaron is uniquely poised to help lead Midwest Food Bank in its next chapter of growth. Bo...

Some gifts are so special they change lives and leave a lasting impact. In Stamford, Connecticut, a local resident has donated her $1.2 million home to Midwest Food Bank New England. This incredible gift will help provide $40 million worth of food to children, families and individuals in need. "This is a humbling moment for Midwest Food Bank New En...

Four-year-old Mika clutches her mother's hand as they go to a feeding center supported by Midwest Food Bank Haiti. Their journey takes 15 minutes down a dusty, uneven road past barren gardens—a stark reminder of Haiti's agricultural challenges. Mika's mother, like many others, dreams of bountiful harvests but knows the depleted soil has made this i...

Midwest Food Bank's Peanut Butter Pickleball Tournament in Griffin, Georgia, was an incredible success, combining fun, sportsmanship, and generosity to fight food insecurity. Thanks to the support of our participants, sponsors, and community partners, this event: Raised over $5,000 to alleviate hunger and malnutrition.Collected an astounding 1,429 ...

This year's Harvest of Blessings Event was a resounding success, raising over $50,000 to support our mission of alleviating hunger and malnutrition. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Our Incredible Sponsors We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support: Cooper Lighting Sol...

When it comes to serving those in need, Midwest Food Bank thrives because of community partnerships. Local businesses, schools, churches, and individuals unite to ensure that food and resources reach families facing hunger and hardship. Let's explore some of the standout ways businesses and groups in the community have stepped up to support MF...

For many families, the holiday season brings added financial burdens, turning what should be a time of joy into one of stress. Midwest Food Bank Arizona's 3rd Annual Holiday Meal Kits program is determined to ease that burden. With a goal to distribute 3,000 meal kits by the end of the year, the program ensures that families in need can enjoy a com...

ARIZONA AgWest Farm Credit: Strengthening Communities Through Service and Generosity Midwest Food Bank Arizona was abuzz with activity on October 8 as AgWest Farm Credit employees joined forces to assemble hygiene kits for disaster relief. In addition to their hands-on contributions, AgWest made a $6,000 donation, reinforcing their commitment to su...

FLORIDA Inspiring Through Resilience and Determination When Midwest Food Bank delivered supplies to the South Naples Trojans, one volunteer stood out: Jeanelle. With unrelenting energy, she jumped right in, unloading cases of PowerAde faster than anyone else. "We always appreciate hard-working volunteers, but Jeanelle was remarkable," said Scot Bus...

FLORIDA Neil Cowan Joins MFB Florida Board of Directors  Midwest Food Bank (MFB) Florida Division is grateful to welcome Neil Cowan to its Board of Directors. Neil is the Head of Marketing and Design for e2 and has been a dedicated volunteer with the Florida division for the past two years."Neil's extensive knowledge and experience will be inv...

Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina's agricultural heartland, leaving farmers scrambling to sustain their livestock. In the wake of the hurricane, vast swathes of farmland have been rendered unusable, and local livestock producers face a grim reality: no feed for their cattle. Recognizing this urgent need, Midwest Food Bank has mobilized 6...

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin has teamed up with Midwest Food Bank and Coca-Cola Consolidated in a bold initiative to combat hunger across Indiana. For every tackle he records this NFL season, Franklin will donate $44 to Midwest Food Bank of Indiana, with Coca-Cola Consolidated matching his contributions dollar-for-dollar. This seaso...