Just $1 provides 20 pounds
of food to those in need.
News - August
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Below is a listing of news articles featuring the food bank or covering topics related to our cause. Please click the headlines to read more of each article.
Columbia food bank distributes food to battle rising rates of child hunger
Date: Aug 13, 2010Author: Jen Apoian, Columbia Daily Tribune
COLUMBIA — On Aug. 3, The Central Pantry fed 307 families.
It was the highest number of people served in one day in the history of The Central Pantry, a service of The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, formerly the Central M... more
Regional Food Bank Increases Efforts in Phelps County
Date: Aug 12, 2010Author: Press Release, Food Bank Staff
Rolla, MO –With Phelps County unemployment at 7.6% and nearly 50% of the children in the county qualifying for subsidized lunches, a strong hunger-relief network is vital to the community. Effective August 2010, The Food Bank for Central and Northe... more
Food Bank to send mobile pantry to Russellville
Date: Aug 6, 2010Author: Jeff Haldiman, Jefferson City News Tribune
Beginning Tuesday, The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, formerly Central Missouri Food Bank, will send a mobile pantry to Trinity Lutheran Church in Russellville every second Tuesday of the month.
“With high numbers of ... more
Missouri Receives Food Assistance
Date: Aug 3, 2010Author: KTVO 3
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- Gov. Jay Nixon Monday announced almost $25 million in assistance to Missouri food banks, food pantries, and programs that provide support to low-income children and seniors.
“Children, families and seniors will b... more
Food bank gets aid through tax credits
Date: Aug 18, 2009Author: The Columbia Daily Tribune
Central Missouri Food Bank Network Inc. of Columbia has been approved for $250,000 in tax credits under the Neighborhood Assistance Program, the Missouri Department of Economic Development said.
The food bank will use the tax credits t... more
Food Bank Fills Stock and the Hungry
Date: Aug 11, 2009Author: Chance Seales of KOMU