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The number of Missourians facing hunger would fit into Busch Stadium more than 15x.
For the ninth consecutive year, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance agents and producers, customer service representatives, regional coordinators and many volunteers are accepting donations through April 30 at office locations across the state, including South U.S. 63 in Houston.
The campaign is one of several events Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance organizes annually to help those in need.
Unfortunately, 1 in every 8 Missouri children is faced with not knowing when they will eat their next meal on a regular basis. Persons can help provide hope by donating. Missouri’s food banks are working to provide relief to many families struggling to make ends meet, but they can’t do it alone. A donation of only $25 can provide up to 100 meals.
The most-needed items include: Canned meat, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, rice, cereal, peanut butter, soups and pasta. Drop off donations (food or funds) at the county office between, or text MOFB2024 to 44-321. All donations serve local communities.
During the campaign’s final days, each MOFBI office will deliver donations to a local pantry. A statewide grand total of donations in pounds will be announced along with total monetary donations. Last year’s efforts garnered nearly 4.4 tons of food and more than $16,100.