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1What
is Ozarks Food Harvest?
It
is the only food bank in Southwest Missouri, and provides food to
a network of more than 340 agency partners such as shelters, soup
kitchens, senior centers, pantries and day cares in 29 counties
in the Ozarks. In addition to The Food Bank’s distribution
of more than four million pounds each year, it has developed a number
of innovative direct relief programs such as the Kids Cafe®
after-school feeding program, the Food for ThoughtTM weekend backpack
program, the Club F.U.N.™ nutritional education program and
the new Mobile Food Pantry. Ozarks Food Harvest also received the
inaugural Economic Impact Nonprofit of the Year Award in recognition
of the $7.5 million infused into southwest Missouri’s regional
economy.
2What’s
the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
A
food bank is a warehouse that collects and distributes food to charities
such as food pantries which, in turn, provide clients with food
and supplies.
3Can
the hungry get food directly from The Food Bank?
No.
The food is collected, stored and repackaged at Ozarks Food Harvest’s
warehouse. The food is then distributed to qualified 501(c)(3) charities
that feed the area’s hungry. These organizations referred
to as “agencies,” receive food from The Food Bank for
distribution to their clients. For a list of emergency food assistance
sites, call (417) 865-3411 or visit the Ozarks Food Harvest warehouse.
4How
does The Food Bank get food?
Many
local and regional producers, growers, distributors and retailers
donate to Ozarks Food Harvest. National food donations also come
to The Food Bank via America’s Second Harvest, The Nation’s
Food Bank Network, and through federal government subsidies. A host
of local groups in the community also hold food drives for Ozarks
Food Harvest to collect food rich in protein, which donated foods
tend to lack.
5How
is the food distributed?
Food arrives at The Food Bank and is inspected, sorted,
labeled and stored at the warehouse for repacking and distribution.
Ozarks Food Harvest delivers directly to member agencies and prepares
order for agencies to pick up.
6How
much of my donation goes directly to feed people who are hungry?
Of
every dollar donated to Ozarks Food Harvest, 95 cents goes directly
to feeding hungry people in the Ozarks.
7How
many people will I feed with my donation?
Every
dollar donated to The Food Bank can provide 7 meals to the hungry
in the Ozarks.
8Is
Ozarks Food Harvest a 501 (c)(3) organization?
Yes.
The Food Bank is an independent 501(c)(3) organization, and is governed
by a voluntary Board of Directors.
9Where
does The Food Bank get funding?
Ozarks
Food Harvest is supported through individual donations and support
from foundations and community partners. For more information about
giving options or to make a donation, contact Director of Development
and Communications for Ozarks Food Harvest, Denise Gibson, at (417)
865-3411.
10Where
is The Food Bank located?
The
warehouse is located on the corner of Glenstone and Chestnut Expressway
at 615 North Glenstone Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. A new facility
is to be constructed in 2008 at North Creek Industrial Park in North
Springfield.
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