Columbia, MO –MFA Oil, a leading provider of energy products, is excited to announce Feeding Missouri as the company’s official charity partner. This strategic collaboration underscores MFA Oil’s commitment to community welfare and aligns with its values of supporting the communities it serves.
Feeding Missouri, a network of six regional Feeding America food banks, is dedicated to a well-nourished and hunger-free Missouri. By joining forces with Feeding Missouri, MFA Oil aims to make a meaningful impact on food insecurity and contribute to building stronger, more resilient communities throughout the Show-Me State.
The partnership will involve various initiatives, including fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities for MFA Oil employees, and awareness programs to highlight the critical issue of hunger in Missouri. MFA Oil recognizes the importance of addressing community needs and is eager to leverage its resources to make a positive difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity.
“As a company deeply rooted in Missouri, we feel a profound responsibility to support our communities in meaningful ways,” said Jon Ihler, MFA Oil President and CEO. “Feeding Missouri’s dedication to ending hunger resonates with our values, and we are enthusiastic about collaborating to create a lasting impact on the lives of our neighbors.”
Feeding Missouri welcomes the partnership with MFA Oil. Heather Hargrove, Executive Director of Feeding Missouri, stated, “We are grateful to have MFA Oil join us in the fight against hunger. Their commitment to making a positive difference aligns seamlessly with our mission, and together, we can make substantial strides towards our mission of ensuring all our neighbors in Missouri have access to the nutritious foods necessary to thrive.”
MFA Oil looks forward to a fruitful partnership with Feeding Missouri and encourages other businesses and community members to join in the collective effort to address hunger and build a stronger, more resilient Missouri.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Adam Buckallew, Sr. Public and Govt. Relations Specialist • abuckallew@mfaoil.com | 573-219-5763
About MFA Oil
MFA Oil Company, formed in 1929, is a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading propane retailer in the United States. The company supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Through a subsidiary, MFA Oil operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri; a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas; a solar panel installation company, BluSphere Energy; and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor.
About Feeding Missouri
Feeding Missouri is a coalition of Missouri’s six Feeding America food banks that work to provide hunger relief to every county in the state and the city of St. Louis through a coordinated network of more than 1,200 community and faith-based feeding programs. For more information, please visit feedingmissouri.org.