Blog http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/ The Midwest Food Bank is a non-profit Christ-centered organization working to fulfill the mission of alleciating hunger and poverty by gathering and distributing food donations to other non-profits and disaster sites without costs to the recipients. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:46 GMT en-us Copyright 2010 Midwest Food Bank Southern Gospel Music at its Finest http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/southern-gospel-music-at-its-finest/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/southern-gospel-music-at-its-finest/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:19:46 GMT Ticket sales for the autumn fundraising concert ~ The Booth Brothers ~ are in full swing.  Don't miss your opportunity to sit under the annointed singing of these fantastic men.  You will leave knowing you have been blessed.  And you will have blessed Midwest Food Bank.  So, mark your calendar now.

Booth Brothers Concert ~ Friday, September 10th ~ 7:00 pm ~ Second Presbyterian Church ~ 313 N. East Street ~ Bloomington, IL

Tickets are available at Hoerr's Berean Bookstores in Peoria, Bloomington and Decatur as well as at the Food Bank. $15.00 & $20.00     Get those tickets before it's too late!

]]> Interview with Indianapolis Division Board President http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/interview-with-indianapolis-division-board-president/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/interview-with-indianapolis-division-board-president/ Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:14:57 GMT "Inside Indiana Business" recently interviewed Ardie Bucher, President of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Division of the Midwest Food Bank.  You can view the video of the interview by clicking on the following link:  http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/video.asp?id=562&v=243.

]]> Indianapolis MFB's "Garden of Hope" Version 2.0 http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indianapolis-mfbs-garden-of-hope-version-20/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indianapolis-mfbs-garden-of-hope-version-20/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:40:29 GMT The Indianapolis Division of MFB is again, for the 2 year, providing acreage for the Chin refugees of Myanmar to plant a garden.

On Friday April 30, 100 pounds of potatoes will be planted by the Chin refugees under the guidance of Jim Whitaker. The garden has been plowed and the planting of vegetables will begin this week.

This partnership of love has produced thousands of pounds of food, community goodwill, and ample evidence of the love of Christ for all people.

]]> Indianapolis Hosts Volunteer Orientation http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indianapolis-hosts-volunteer-orientation/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indianapolis-hosts-volunteer-orientation/ Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:38:26 GMT The Indianapolis Division of Midwest Food Bank will host a "Volunteer Orientation" on Saturday June 5, 2010 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. All MFB volunteers are encouraged to attend.

MFB Staff members will update volunteers on the happenings at MFB Indy for the last two years. Important guidelines and safety issues will be discussed; agency acceptance and guidelines will be updated; and there will be door prizes and refreshments.

Come share in the joy of serving together for the Lord.

]]> The Blessing of Load Out http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/the-blessing-of-load-out/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/the-blessing-of-load-out/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:00:05 GMT We were certainly blessed last week during our monthly loadout.  Our volunteers showed up early and eager to work.  Happy faces and bright smiles combined with servant hearts and willing hands to place food into every conceivable kind and size vehicle to carry out the mission of Midwest Food Bank in getting food and provision into the hands of those in need.  We were served unbelievable food by a dedicated group of "Lunch Ladies" who continue to out-do themselves.  Perhaps equally memorable was the fact that EVERY single day brought us sunny days and cheery blue sky overhead... what a change and what a relief!  Ultimately, problems were resolved, prayers were offered, hugs exchanged and food sent to the needy.  That is exactly what Midwest Food Bank is all about.  Thank you to all who took part in caring for those in need.  Come join us next month and share in the blessing!

]]> Cooler In Indy http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/cooler-in-indy/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/cooler-in-indy/ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:02:57 GMT Eli Lilly and Company donated a 600 square foot walk-in cooler to the Indianapolis MFB, but that is only half of the story of God’s provision. The blessing of the cooler to the hungry and needy is immense because now Indy MFB can store two semi-loads of perishables, eliminating the need for trucks with cooling units and reducing diesel fuel costs.

Food suppliers donate weekly loads of yogurt, milk, eggs and cheese, and it is so much more efficient and easy to distribute these perishable food items from the cooler than from the back-end of semi trailer.

Eli Lilly’s gift started a cascade of successive donations. Donors contributed funds and contractors donated materials or offered discounts on the cooler installation. In fact, the cooler was used in the Indy March Distribution. The new cooler was and will continue to be an enormous blessing in deed.

]]> Indy MFB Provides Haiti Emergency Relief http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indy-mfb-provides-haiti-emergency-relief/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indy-mfb-provides-haiti-emergency-relief/ Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:00:16 GMT On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti resulting in an estimated 250,000 people killed and 1,000,000 people rendered homeless. The ability to obtain life giving water and food was severely restricted as the government and infrastructure of this already desperately poor country fell with the shock and after shocks of the earthquake. 

Midwest Food Bank, in its continuing effort to display the love of Jesus Christ, responded to the needs of the thirsty and hungry. All three divisions of the Midwest Food Bank responded by sending medical supplies and food. The Indianapolis MFB sent about 120,000 pounds of food and supplies on three different sea containers in January and February. One container went to Kings Hospital in Port-au-Prince and two to Double Harvest located about 12 miles outside Port-au-Prince.

Just as God sees the needs of all people and He has compassion upon those suffering, God uses the donors and staff of the Midwest Food Bank to fulfill His will in serving others and meeting the needs of the hungry and needy. We continue to pray for the people of Haiti.

 

]]> Spring has finally sprung! http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/spring-has-finally-sprung/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/spring-has-finally-sprung/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:47:40 GMT Spring has finally arrived in central Illinois. The birds are singing a different song, the winds have changed and the first robin has shown himself.  All of God's creation have decided to embrace the new season as shown by all those lovely chickens who reside at The Barnyard Dancers farm in rural McLean county.  They really made their owner proud... producing well over 32 dozen eggs this week alone. And so it was that all those perfect orbs of protein, produced locally made their way here as precious cargo to MFB Bloomington.  They are a sight to behold.  And with grateful hearts we received this wonderful gift from The Barnyard Dancers "mama".  Her thoughtfulness and the work of those cute feathered critters will certainly go a long way in helping families in need.  They have our gratitude. Thanks girls... 

]]> New Administrative Assistant Hired http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/new-administrative-assistant-hired/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/new-administrative-assistant-hired/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:05:37 GMT We are pleased to welcome Nancy Hobbs to our Midwest Food Bank family as an Administrative Assistant at Bloomington. Nancy, originally from the Peoria area, brings a great deal of business experience to her position. In addition to her many adminitrative duties, Nancy will also be scheduling volunteer groups.  Nancy has heard about our wonderful volunteers and is excited to meet you all.

]]> Midwest Food Bank Assists in Haiti Relief http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/midwest-food-bank-assists-in-haiti-relief/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/midwest-food-bank-assists-in-haiti-relief/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:08:03 GMT Sisters Mission Outreach in Springfield has asked Midwest Food Bank to help with disaster relief efforts in Haiti. On January 15 first aid supplies, vitamins, water, and food supplies were transported to Coconut Creek, Florida.  The items were then shipped to Haiti on a U.S. Naval  vessel.  That week a second truckload from Midwest Food Bank transported additional supplies and food as designated by relief personnel, and provisions were supplied to twelve doctors from the Peoria area who went to Haiti.

Midwest Food Bank is accepting financial donations to assist in the relief effort. You can help by:

1.       Check – made out to “Midwest Food Bank” with “Haiti” in the memo area. Mail to Midwest Food Bank, 1703 S. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL 61761.

2.       Credit Card – we accept Visa and Master Card or American Express. Please call 309 663-5350 (Bloomington), 309 691-5270 (Peoria) or 317 786-8980 (Indianapolis) with your credit card information and indicate that your donation is for Haiti Relief efforts.

]]> Pumpkins Pumpkins Everywhere http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:20:16 GMT  

Bloomington warehouse was ablaze with orange thanks to Hinkle Produce of Cissna Park who donated two semi loads of pumpkins to MFB. Their timing was great as most of the pumpkins were given out during distribution week (Oct. 5-9.)  One of our faithful volunteers, Chuck Whitacre, made it possible for the children of Carlock and Hudson Elementary Schools to each have a pumpkin. He also distributed to the Minonk Library so children could have fun carving and painting the pumpkins.Pumpkins 3Pumpkins 4Pumpkins - Distribution 2009The Bloomington warehouse was ablaze with orange thanks to Hinkle Produce of Cissna Park who donated two semi loads of pumpkins to MFB. Their timing was great as most of the pumpkins were given out during distribution week (Oct. 5-9.)  One of our faithful volunteers, Chuck Whitacre, made it possible for the children of Carlock and Hudson Elementary Schools to each have a pumpkin. He also distributed to the Minonk Library so children could have fun carving and painting the pumpkins.

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