JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — Feeding Missouri recently announced a transition in board leadership, welcoming Lindsay Young Lopez as Board President as the organization continues its statewide, collaborative work to strengthen hunger relief across Missouri.
“Feeding Missouri’s strength has always come from its ability to work collectively—across regions, food banks, and communities—to support neighbors facing hunger,” said Leigh Anne Haun, Executive Director of Feeding Missouri. “Lindsay brings a deep understanding of both local food bank operations and the importance of statewide coordination. Her leadership reflects the shared mindset and collaboration that make this network so effective.”
As part of the transition, Joey Keys, CEO of the Southeast Missouri Food Bank, concludes his term as Board President and will continue to serve on the Feeding Missouri Board as Secretary, ensuring continuity and institutional knowledge.
“Joey’s leadership helped strengthen our statewide partnerships and reinforce the value of collaboration during a time of increasing need,” Haun said. “We’re grateful that he will continue serving in a leadership role and contributing his perspective as we move forward together.”
Lopez expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve in this new role.
“I’m honored to step into this position and to continue working alongside food bank leaders from across the state,” said Lindsay Young Lopez. “Feeding Missouri’s impact is rooted in collective action—aligning regional expertise with a shared commitment to ensuring every Missourian has access to the food they need to thrive. I’m grateful for Joey’s leadership and look forward to building on that foundation together.”
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About Feeding Missouri
Feeding Missouri is the statewide association of Missouri’s six regional Feeding America food banks—Harvesters—Community Food Network, Ozarks Food Harvest, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, St. Louis Area Foodbank, Southeast Missouri Food Bank, and The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri—working together to provide hunger relief through a coordinated network of community and faith-based hunger-relief programs. For more information, visit FeedingMissouri.org.