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OZ ARKS FO O D HA RVE ST ADDRESS 2810 N. Cedarbrook Ave. Springfield, MO 65803 PHONE 417-865-3411 WEBSITE ozarksfoodharvest.org SOCIAL MEDIA /ozarksfoodharvest /ozarksfoodharvest /ozksfoodharvest /ozarksfoodharvest
How People and Businesses Can Help A financial gift to The Food Bank is the single best way to help people in the community who are struggling with hunger. Ninety-six cents of every $1 goes directly to feeding programs, and each $1 donation helps provide four meals. A $360 donation to the Weekend Backpack Program fills a child’s backpack full of six meals every weekend of the school year.
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 72 ANNUAL REVENUES $44 ,190,892 TOP EXECUTIVE B art Brown President/CEO BOARD OF DIRECTORS C HAIRPERSON: Tommy Wohlgemuth SGC™ Foodservice BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kenny Ross - President Elect Ross Construction Group Jill Reynolds - Treasurer Commerce Trust Company Clayton Brown - Secretary Prime, Inc. Dr. Meera Scarrow - Past President Mercy Hospital Springfield Kurt B ain, Kraft Heinz Company Tim Bellanti, Retired - Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Genevieve Carvel, Positronic Industries, Inc. Tamera Conn, O’Reilly Auto Parts Holly Gray, Heim Young & Associates Kyle Hubbard, Arvest B ank Mike Pinkston, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Krystal Russell, Spectrum Accounting Mary Shrag, Physical Therapy Specialists Clinic
Mission Statement Ozarks Food Harvest’s mission is to Transform Hunger into Hope. As the only food bank serving southwest Missouri, Ozarks Food Harvest serves 270 food pantries and programs. The Food Bank provides more than 23 million meals annually.
Service Area Ozarks Food Harvest serves 28 counties, some of which have the highest food insecurity rates in the state.
Funding The Food Bank receives funding and food from individual, corporate and foundation donations, federal reimbursement programs and event sponsorships. For every $1 donated, Ozarks Food Harvest provides $10 worth of food distribution and services.
12 Month Goals • Provide more than 23 million meals annually. • Save more than 900 semi-truck loads of food annually from being wasted via food rescue and the Retail Pickup Program.
Volunteer Opportunities: Individual and group volunteers sort and pack millions of pounds of food each year at the Volunteer Center. Volunteers can also harvest produce through the Full Circle Gardens Program. Businesses, schools and churches can host food and fund drives for those in need. Sign up and learn more at ozarksfoodharvest.org/ volunteer.
Charity Navigator Recognition Ozarks Food Harvest has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for ten consecutive years. Only 4% of charities across the country have received at least nine consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Ozarks Food Harvest outperforms most other charities in America. Charity Navigator provides donors with essential information to give them greater confidence in the charitable donations they make. As the leading charity evaluator in America, Charity Navigator evaluates the financial health, commitment to accountability and transparency of more than 160,000 American charities. Ozarks Food Harvest is extremely grateful for this significant recognition.
• Deepen the understanding of hunger issues and the root causes of food insecurity.
Annual Events • Hunger Action Month – September 2021 • Hungerthon – September 10-13, 2021 • Empty Bowls – September 24, 2021 • Check Out Hunger – November 1 – December 31, 2021
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