Hunger Beyond the Headlines: Transportation and Food Insecurity
In this blog, we will explore another reason why our neighbors in Missouri may have to make a choice between food and everyday expenses. Transportation is a necessity for many of our day-to-day activities. Going to and from work, transporting children to school,...
The Farm Bill: What It Means for Agriculture, Local Communities and Food Security
Written by Heather Hargrove, Executive Director of Feeding Missouri Contributions by Bill McKelvey and Mary Hendrickson, University of Missouri The Farm Bill is a comprehensive piece of legislation that affects farmers, the broader agriculture industry and consumers....
State Farm Insurance teams up with Missouri’s food banks to help fight hunger
Feeding Missouri has received a $60,000 donation from State Farm for the six regional food banks to provide nourishment for families facing hunger. Columbia, MO – As part of their ongoing commitment to improve their communities, State Farm has partnered with Feeding...
New Feeding America Study Finds that 5.5 Million Seniors Faced Hunger in 2021
Originally published by Feeding America on April 26, 2023 Feeding America® today released The State of Senior Hunger in America in 2021, a study about seniors facing hunger in the United States. The report sheds light on the extent to which food insecurity – or having...
