Harvesting Hope

Harvesting Hope

by Monica Palmer   All week long, I’ve been seeing red. I’m not furious or anything; I simply live smack dab in the middle of Cardinals Nation.  Red banners are flying from homes and storefronts.  Employers are smiling at Cardinals themed dress code violations.  Why,...
United We Stand

United We Stand

by Scott Baker We have come to expect rancor when it comes to politics.  The word itself seems to be synonymous with ‘divide.’  You’re either right or you’re left.  You’re for it or against it.  The middle ground is often lost in the shuffle.  Finding an issue both...
Child’s Play

Child’s Play

By Monica Palmer I took my 6 year old to a birthday party this past weekend.  The big highlight of the party was the breaking of the piñata.  I admit that I questioned the safety (and sanity) of an activity in which young children are blind folded, given a big stick...

SNAP Cuts

September 24, 2013 By Mike Lear Read this article on MissouriNet's page. The state’s Food Bank Association says possible cuts to food stamps could tip the balance for its members, already struggling to meet demand. The Missouri Food Bank Association is concerned...
The Face of Hunger

The Face of Hunger

by Monica Palmer What does hunger look like in Missouri? Try to pull up an image in your mind of a person suffering from hunger.  If you remember the eighties, you may picture the malnourished children in the TV ads featuring Sally Struthers.  Or perhaps, you’re...