The Feeding Missouri Board of Directors names Heather Hargrove as new executive director for the organization
The Feeding Missouri Board of Directors has named Heather Hargrove the new executive director for the organization. Columbia, MO – The Feeding Missouri Board of Directors has named Heather Hargrove the new executive director for the organization. Feeding Missouri is a...
New Missouri hunger study highlights challenges faced by hunger-relief agencies and the people they serve
Columbia, MO – A new report from the University of Missouri shows the ongoing challenges thousands of Missourians are facing when it comes to hunger. The Food Assistance & Hunger in the Heartland (FAHH) 2021 report released today shows that Missouri’s food banks serve...
Missouri Needs a Food Insecurity Task Force
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to tackling food insecurity in Missouri is understanding why it exists. On the surface, it seems counter-intuitive. Our unemployment rates are usually below the national average and our farmers are second to none when it...
How is hunger possible in Missouri and the United States of America?
That is a common question people ask and it’s a good one. On the surface, it doesn’t make much sense. We are rich in resources and our nation’s farmers feed the world. So, why do our neighbors struggle? To fully understand what hunger looks like in the U.S. we need to...
