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A path to help Washington opened again today as we delivered food and other products to several churches supplying meals and food. The resolve of those who have suffered with damage is amazing! Our prayers are with all!  
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Tornado Update - Pekin & Washington, IL

Dear Midwest Food Bank Supporters and Volunteers,When disasters impact our world MFB is always asked if we are supporting the victims and their loved ones. Often we have to wait for instructions from national disaster coordinators before the trucks of relief can be put on the road. Sunday, November 17th a tornado hit our own state and communities! ...
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Washington, IL - Tornado Disaster Relief

72 cases of water and 2 pallets of food has been delivered to those affected today in Washington.Our prayers go out to all affected. 
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Midwest Food Bank Assists Victims of Storm in Washington, IL

Midwest Food Bank has delivered one truck load of food and drink to Washington, IL and is standing by for further requests. "After being in Washington yesterday and seeing the devastation, I knew MFB should be there. Thankfully, MFB Peoria was already loading a truck to send to Washington. Right now we want to give The Salvation Army and Red Cross ...
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Midwest Indy participates in Mayor Ballards 6th annual Pack the Pantries campaign

The Indianapolis division of the Midwest Food Bank is participating once again in Mayor Ballard's 6th annual pack the pantries campaign. Collections of cased non perishable items will be collected through December 15th, 2013. all donations collected will be distributed to local food pantries. For more information on where to donate go to www.indy.g...
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Morton Junior HS Help-A-Thon!

​A big thanks to all the students from Morton Junior High School that served at MFB Morton last week. They boxed up over 9,000 bags in less than 2 hours! #helpathon
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1st Shipment of Tender Mercies to Arkansas!

36,000 bags of Tender Mercies ready for our 1st shipment!They are headed to Arkansas Rice Depot to feed kids via a backpack program!Contact us to see how YOU can make a difference! 
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Coweta, Fayette aid tornado victims

TheCitizen.comSunday, May 26, 2013 - 4:04pmSubmitted by Ben NelmsPeachtree City food bank sends water to Oklahoma storm victimsThe Georgia Division of Midwest Food Bank located in Peachtree City is helping the tornado victims in Oklahoma by sending bottled water.Within two days of the tornado, Bracken Stubbs, Midwest Food Bank truck driver, picked ...
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Midwest Food Bank Helps Victims of Tornado in Oklahoma

Midwest Food Bank has responded to a request from The Salvation Army and is sending family food boxes to victims of the tornado in Oklahoma. A family food box contains food and personal care products for a family of four for four or five days. The first two loads of boxes were delivered Thursday morning with additional loads expected to leave next ...
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Midwest Food Bank rated best food bank in US for financial accountability

​WJBC The Voice of Central Illinois6:58AM Sunday April 21, 2013By Eric Stock GLEN ROCK, N.J. - Bloomington has one of the most financially accountable charities in the country. The New York-based non-profit Charity Navigator which ranks over 6,000 charities for financial accountability and transparancy pegs Midwest Food Bank as the top charity in I...
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Morton Division Update!

Hello from MFB - Morton Division -- Packaging & Logistics Facility. Over the past several months, many volunteer hours have been spent on renovations of our new facility in Morton! Our 3 main goals are: Provide logistical support for MFB, Package bulk product/Tender Mercies, & provide volunteer opportunities. A big thanks to the community o...
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Charity Navigator - Latest Ranking

Midwest Food BankCharity Navigator, America's largest charity evaluator has just scored Midwest Food Bank on their website. We scored a 69.89 out of a possible 70, putting us at the top of food banks in the U.S.! Thank you to all of the volunteers, donors, and board members who make the Midwest Food Bank possible! Check out the full report here:Mid...
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Spring Newsletter 2013

"But the path of the just is like the shining sun that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day" - NKJV Proverbs 4:18 Spring Blessings abound at Peoria and Peoria/Morton Midwest Food Bank. Our neighbors in need are given hope through your desire to shine hope and love on their path. Today we are sharing with you one of our most brightest and perfe...
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Midwest Food Bank ships first loads for Hurricane Sandy Relief

 Midwest Food Bank has the first two loads leaving today to provide The Salvation Army with disaster boxes for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Each load contains about 800 disaster boxes (each serves a family of four for 4-5 days).Individuals wishing to help support our efforts can contribute by calling Midwest Food Bank at 309 663-5350, online us...
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Morton Update 10.12.2012

Peoria/Morton Division Update!Hello from the Board of the Peoria/Morton Midwest Food Bank. Over the past two months, you have probably wondered what has been happening with the Morton property. This email will inform you of the progress! Property Closing Buying property is rarely simple or easy. In short, the building is in a condominium associatio...
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MFB Indy Sending Disaster Relief to Baton Rouge

​Press Release: Tuesday, September 04, 2012The Midwest Food Bank in cooperation with the Salvation Army will assist in disaster relief in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Initially four semi loads of disaster relief and personal care items will be sent to help in the hurricane Isaac relief efforts.The Midwest Food Bank is a faith based not for profit with lo...
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MFB Indy Fall 2012 Newsletter Available!

Our new Fall Newsletter is out and available! It's packed with lots of great information about MFBIndy's impact in 2012, latest statistics, spotlights on our partner agencies, and more. As a special feature, it includes coverage of the recent efforts to provide disaster to relief to victims of the violent storms in southern Indiana.>> Click H...
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Morton Update! 07.15.2012

Thanks for partnering with Midwest Food Bank! The Morton Division is now halfway towards it's initial goal! Thank you all for your generous hearts and partnership! New Building Tours - July 17th from 6:00-7:00pm Stop by the former Equipment Depot building to see the future location of Midwest Food Bank - Morton Division. You will be able to see wha...
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New home discovered - PJS Article

STEVE STEIN/JOURNAL STAR | Midwest Food Bank wants to open a new location in this building in Morton after Equipment Depot moves out. There's 18,000 square feet of warehouse space and 3,000 square feet of office space. By Steve Stein Updated Jul. 9, 2012 @ 8:02 am MORTONMidwest Food Bank has its sights set on a soon-to-be-vacant building on the wes...
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MFB Indy Sends Disaster Relief to Southern IN

As violent storms in early March have damaged many areas in Southern Indiana, MFB Indy has been part of the effort to provide food and other disaster relief to those who lost their homes, friends, and family in this tragedy.WISH TV, Channel 8, was able to help spotlight this effort recently. Below is a link to the article on their site, and the vid...
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