Midwest Food Bank Blog
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Midwest Food Bank currently distributes nearly $36 million worth of food to over 2,050 non-profits each month. We stand ready for disaster relief efforts and can get food-filled relief boxes to those in need, within 24 hours. Stay up to date with the latest news and updates, our movements, initiatives and more!
Midwest Food Bank Blog
2w ago
FLORIDA MFB Florida and Family Health Centers Support LaBelle's Farmworkers In LaBelle, Florida, extensive fields serve as the workplace for a dedicated community of farmworkers who play a crucial role in supplying our tables with fresh produce. These workers face demanding conditions, including lengthy workdays and unstable job prospects, yet thei ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
3w ago
The World Food Programme estimates nearly five million Haitians, almost half of the population, are facing emergency food conditions. More than 360,000 Haitians have been displaced this year due to persistent violence. Lack of food and job loss has affected two-thirds of families nationwide.Conditions in Haiti are dire, and the need is unimaginable ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
3w ago
ARIZONA Deb Taggart is Embracing a New Chapter at MFB Arizona Retiring from a job can be a significant change. Deb Taggart knows this well. After working for 30 years in Quality Control at Intel, identifying defects and solving problems in production, she started a new chapter. Instead of just relaxing, she chose to keep busy and help others. Deb j ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
1M ago
At Midwest Food Bank Texas, we're committed to enhancing our services. That's why we're excited to announce a new addition to our advisory board, Mark Steffen, a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in construction and insurance. Mark has been instrumental in growth and strategy as the Chief Financial Officer at Core Construction ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
1M ago
Central to Midwest Food Bank's success are its core volunteers, who are dedicated to our mission. By filling roles that would typically be paid staff, they allow more resources to go toward feeding the hungry. Each January, MFB conducts a Listening Survey to tap into the thoughts and ideas of these essential individuals. This year, nearly 200 volun ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
3M ago
According to the USDA, 12.8% of households in the United States were food-insecure at some point during 2022. This issue exists alongside another concerning statistic: about 30-40% of food produced in the United States goes to waste. Midwest Food Bank (MFB) has pioneered a unique food rescue model to address these critical issues. Here are six key ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
3M ago
Kellie Bray, Chief of Staff at CropLife America in Washington, D.C., has joined the Midwest Food Bank National Board of Directors. Her extensive background in organizational leadership resonates perfectly with the mission of MFB. Kellie hails from Cameron, Missouri, and holds a bachelor's degree in general agriculture and political science from the ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
3M ago
MORTON Faculty Team-Builds through Service We were blessed to have the Metamora Grade School faculty volunteer at our warehouse. After their holiday break, the teachers and staff came together for a team-building day before the students returned to school. Filled with enthusiasm, staff members took shifts throughout the day to serve their community ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
3M ago
ILLINOIS Bringing a unique background to volunteering Meet Virgil Metzger, a dedicated volunteer at the Midwest Food Bank Morton. Virgil's journey with volunteering began in July 2022, shortly after he and his wife Mary moved to Central Illinois. With a rich history of 40 years at Kraft Foods in Glenview, Illinois, and ongoing consulting work for K ..read more
Midwest Food Bank Blog
4M ago
While Haiti grapples with ongoing security, economic, and humanitarian difficulties, Midwest Food Bank Haiti remains committed to alleviating hunger and starvation through dedication and resourcefulness. Here are three encouraging stories about our efforts there. Helping Hungry Children Eltana Pierre's story is a poignant reminder of the chall ..read more