Faithfully Feeding Our Communities
Our Mission
It is the mission of Midwest Food Bank to share the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition and providing disaster relief.
More Than a Meal, a Mission with Purpose
Our Vision
It is the vision of Midwest Food Bank to provide industry-leading food and disaster relief efforts.
Every Step Guided by Faith, Community, Service, and Integrity
We believe faith, community, service, and integrity are the foundation for lasting impact. These values guide us as a top charity for hunger relief, inspiring trust and generosity as we feed others with compassion and care.
Our Values
Serving Those in Need
Sharing the Blessing
Empowering Volunteers
Safe and Purposeful Experience
Embracing Our Communities
Love and Hope to Our Neighbors
Working Through Integrity
Honest and Transparent at all Times
Executing Through Teamwork
We, not I
From a Small Local Shed to a Global Leader in Hunger Relief
Kindness in Action
Discover our latest happenings and inspiring stories.
Celebrating Susan Njuguna
Open Letter from Grace Around the World
Giving From a Heart That Knows Hardship
See What’s Happening in Your Community
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What We Do
Lifting Communities with Hunger Relief and Disaster Relief
Every day, Midwest Food Bank brings together donors, volunteers, and a network of over 2400 partners to deliver food and support to communities across the country.
Feeding Hope
We provide nourishing food to individuals and families facing hunger, partnering with agencies to ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals.
Responding When It Matters Most
We quickly supply food and resources to communities impacted by disasters, delivering hope when it’s needed most.
Nourish
Join Us and Help Feed Our Communities
Your support helps us provide essential food and resources to families, 
seniors, children and anyone facing hard times.
Credentials
Midwest Food Bank®Charity Status
Midwest Food Bank is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to transparency and responsible stewardship. We’re committed to exceptional efficiency, with more than 99% of resources going directly to hunger relief and disaster response. Our leadership and finance teams work faithfully to ensure transparency and accountability at every level.
Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, a premier independent
charity evaluator, has awarded full four stars
to Midwest Food Bank since 2011.
ECFA
Midwest Food Bank was recognized by the Evangelical
Council for Financial Accountability, assuring donors of our transparency and integrity.
Candid
Midwest Food Bank earned the Candid Platinum
Seal of Transparency, highlighting our commitment
to accountability and excellence.
Financial Reports
At Midwest Food Bank, we pledge to be effective in our mission of reaching out to those in need by being good stewards of the funds entrusted to us. We are independently audited yearly, and in the interest of transparency and accountability, Midwest Food Bank shares the following financial documents and information for public access. 99% of every dollar goes directly to serve those in need. Less than 1% goes to administrative cost.
If you have questions about our financial transparency, please contact us.
Annual Report
990 Forms
Auditor’s Report (Independent)
Join Us in Prayer: Support Our Mission at Midwest Food Bank
Midwest Food Bank is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, committed to transparency and responsible stewardship. We’re committed to exceptional efficiency, with more than 99% of resources going directly to hunger relief and disaster response. Our leadership and finance teams work faithfully to ensure transparency and accountability at every level.
Pray for our food recipients
Ask that they would feel Christ’s love and God’s presence. May they have hope. May they walk unashamed, knowing God has a plan for their lives.
Pray for our nonprofit partner agencies
Ask that God would give them the strength to do His work. May their clients see Jesus in their actions.
Pray for our volunteers
Midwest Food Bank’s mission would not be accomplished without their dedication and work. May they find purpose and community when
they volunteer.
Pray for our safety
Ask that MFB’s volunteers and staff would be kept from harm as they do His work. May God protect all who drive to deliver food to and from our locations.
Pray for our donors - food and finances
Ask God to bless them and reward them for their generosity.
Pray for the food supply chain
Ask that MFB continue to receive sufficient, nutritious food to provide for those who are food insecure.
Pray for MFB employees
May God bless you for your willingness to pray for Midwest Food Bank.
Together
Leadership
Committed to Serve and Lead With Purpose and Integrity.
National Board of Directors
David Kieser
Board President & Co-Founder
President. Bloomingdale Farms
Bill Leman
Vice President
Retired Founder, Leman Property Management
Ann Kafer
Secretary
Retired Senior Vice President, GROWMARK
Jim Gapinski
Board Member
Owner, Heartland Growers
Matt Kees
Board Member
Vice President, Caterpillar
Aaron Klopfenstein
Board Member
Managing Director, Blue Trust
Brandon Lipps
Board Member
Co-Founder & Principal, Caprock Strategies
Arthur Neal
Board Member
President & CEO, ANspired Consulting
Trent Scholl
Board Member
Partner, Elim Risk Advisors, LLC
Kellie Bray
Board Member
Founder of KBray Consulting
Midwest Food Bank Officers
Eric Hodel
Chief Executive Officer
Jada Hoerr
Chief Resource Officer
Pat Burke
Chief Operating Officer
Lisa Sollberger
Chief Financial Officer
