The Silent Backbone & Driving Force Behind the Mission
It’s 5:30 a.m. The sky is dark, and the streets are still quiet. While most of our community is just starting to stir, Brandon McQuirter is already in high gear—loading pallets onto his truck, running through a checklist of duties, preparing for another day of pickups and drop-offs. On paper,
Summer Food Shortages Now at Critical Levels
As we think about children heading back to school in August, we know that many will be thankful to get back to receiving free or reduced cost meals through the schools. This summer has been a difficult one for both our operations and the local food pantries we support with
Summer Meals Meets Children Where They Are
Summer break is usually depicted as a carefree season for children—but for many children living in rural parts of our service area, it’s the season when they lose access to one of their most dependable sources of daily nutrition. While local school systems may offer summer feeding programs, many children
Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Break
The summer is traditionally a time where families are heading to the beach, grilling by the pool, or participating in various summer camp activities. For kids, it can be an exciting time as they enjoy a much-needed break from school. But for 1 in 5 children in our 11-parish service