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, 12 Oct 2012 23:56:13 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 Midwest Food Bank http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfb-mission-video-2012/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfb-mission-video-2012/ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 17:30:22 GMT Even though our webmaster is a bit delayed in posting this up, we're excited to share our MFB 2012 video to explain and show what MFB is doing to care for those in need. Please take a few minutes (6:08 to be exact) and let us show you what ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/tickets-on-sale-for-joy-an-irish-christmas/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/tickets-on-sale-for-joy-an-irish-christmas/ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:26:58 GMT Tickets are now on sale for "Joy: An Irish Christmas", a Christmas concert benefiting the Midwest Food Bank Indianapolis Division. http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/americans-feeding-americans-caravan-comes-to-indy/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/americans-feeding-americans-caravan-comes-to-indy/ Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:07:18 GMT Media Advisory PEPSICO AND FEED THE CHILDREN DISTRIBUTES FOOD AND ESSENTIALS TO 800 INDIANAPOLIS FAMILIES  Volunteers from PepsiCo and Midwest Food Bank to Support Families in Need WHEN:  Noon, Thusday, Sept. 13, 2012 WHERE: ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-sending-disaster-relief-to-baton-rouge/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-sending-disaster-relief-to-baton-rouge/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:55:02 GMT Press Release:    Tuesday, September 04, 2012 The Midwest Food Bank in cooperation with the Salvation Army will assist in disaster relief in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Initially four semi loads of disaster relief and personal care ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-fall-2012-newsletter-available/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-fall-2012-newsletter-available/ Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:35:00 GMT Our new Fall Newsletter is out and available! It's packed with lots of great information about MFBIndy's impact in 2012, latest statistics, spotlights on our partner agencies, and more. As a special feature, it includes coverage of the recent ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-september-loadout-date-change/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-september-loadout-date-change/ Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:17:51 GMT Due to a scheduling issue, we are changing the September Load Out schedule for our Thursday and Friday agencies.  This is a very rare thing for us to do!  We have alerted the agencies via email and will distribute hand-outs ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-2012-golf-outing/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-2012-golf-outing/ Tue, 31 Jul 2012 02:42:19 GMT The Midwest Food Bank is pleased to announce its 3rd Annual Golf Outing! Where: Winding River Golf Course, 8015 Mann Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221When: Tuesday, September 18, 2012           11:00 Check ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/local-farmers-step-up-to-meat-local-needs/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/local-farmers-step-up-to-meat-local-needs/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:40:18 GMT  McLean County farmers helped raise $1,750 to purchase meat for Midwest Food Bank with a donation drive at Cub Foods March 18-24. The drive generated $1,250 in donations from customers and McLean County Farm Bureau contributed a $500 ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/update-on-southern-indiana-relief/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/update-on-southern-indiana-relief/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:55:15 GMT As we mentioned in our last blog post, the outpouring of support, donations, and volunteering to help our fellow Hoosiers in Southern Indiana has been amazing. First, we want to give a great big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have spent ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-sends-disaster-relief-to-southern-in/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/mfbindy-sends-disaster-relief-to-southern-in/ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:30:56 GMT As violent storms in early March have damaged many areas in Southern Indiana, MFB Indy has been part of the effort to provide food and other disaster relief to those who lost their homes, friends, and family in this tragedy. WISH TV, Channel 8, ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indy-mayor-heads-caravan-of-care/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/indy-mayor-heads-caravan-of-care/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:27:00 GMT On 16 Dec 2011, Mayor Greg Ballard headed up a "Caravan of Care", delivering over 12,000 pounds of food and over $7,500 in donations to the Midwest Food Bank Indianapolis Division.  Part of the mayor's Pack the Pantries Campaign, the ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/thanksgiving-relief-for-hungry-families/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/thanksgiving-relief-for-hungry-families/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:34:05 GMT MFB is pleased to report that the special distribution on Tuesday, November 22nd was a great success! Feed the Children teamed up with us to create a great event, and many Hoosier families were able to have food security over ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/2011-christmas-concert-with-keith-kristyn-getty/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/2011-christmas-concert-with-keith-kristyn-getty/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:56:13 GMT CAUTION: This is the listing for the 2011 concert! For the 2012 Concert announcement, please go to: http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/tickets-on-sale-for-joy-an-irish-christmas/ UPDATE 16 Nov 2011: We are pleased to announce ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/feed-the-children-thanksgiving-distribution--mfbindy/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/feed-the-children-thanksgiving-distribution--mfbindy/ Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:11:35 GMT MFB Indy is pleased to be hosting a special distribution on Tuesday, November 22nd from 12:00pm to 5:00pm! Feed the Children will be bringing some food to our location, and we have the great opportunity to partner with them. We have over 80 ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/noodles-company-collects-halloween-candy-to-support-midwest-food-bank/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/noodles-company-collects-halloween-candy-to-support-midwest-food-bank/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:48:48 GMT Noodles & Company collects Halloween candy to support Midwest Food Bank   WHAT:            When the glow of trick-or-treating fades and sugar overload begins to set in, help ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/georgia-location-opens/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/georgia-location-opens/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:15:58 GMT The Board of Directors of Midwest Food Bank announced today the opening of a new division in Peachtree City, Georgia. With locations in Bloomington, Indianapolis and Peoria, Peachtree City is the fourth MFB facility. "This move has been under ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/hunger-action-month-mfb-jewel-osco/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/hunger-action-month-mfb-jewel-osco/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:00:03 GMT Jewel-Osco® and the Midwest Food Bank team up for ‘Hunger Action Month’ Campaign http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/celebrating-tender-mercies-benefit-dinner-peoria/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/celebrating-tender-mercies-benefit-dinner-peoria/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:45:05 GMT An exciting evening of fellowship, music, speakers and a delicious dinner...all in honor of celbrating Tender Mercies. Speakers: Rev. Mike McLeod/Calvary Baptist Church, Marjorie Davis/Kewanee Food Pantry and Judith Hale/Salvation Army Southern ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/first-harvest-garden-of-hope/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/first-harvest-garden-of-hope/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:08:07 GMT The Garden of Hope at the Indianapolis Division of the Midwest Food Bank reaped its first harvest today - 35 pounds of broccoli!  The Burmese refugees have returned for a third season of gardening at the Midwest Food Bank.  The 1.3 ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/disaster-relief-in-alabama-indianapolis-division/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/disaster-relief-in-alabama-indianapolis-division/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:05:30 GMT The Indidianapolis Division of the Midwest Food Bank recently sent two semi trailers of food, water, and personal care items to Alabama to aid the victims of the devastating, deadly tornados that ripped through the state at the end of ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/help-pack-disaster-boxes-in-bloomington/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/help-pack-disaster-boxes-in-bloomington/ Sun, 01 May 2011 22:07:08 GMT The first of many loads of disaster boxes heading to Alabama area to help the tornado victims. We will be packing more of these boxes at the Bloomington facility all of the week of May 2-6. Come on in and help us out. We will start at 9 in ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/agency-roundtable/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/agency-roundtable/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:44:09 GMT Bloomington Hosts Agency Roundtable May 17, 2011 11:00-2:00 Share Ideas & Learn How To: Get more food on your Pantries Shelves Improve your Distribution Best Practices on Screening Clients Stretching your Purchasing $ when buying ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/legacy-5-benefit-concert-may-19th-peoria/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/legacy-5-benefit-concert-may-19th-peoria/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 02:22:43 GMT Peoria Midwest is blessed to have Legacy 5 partner with MFB and have a benefit concert Thursday, May 19th.  They are excited to help us give out food, during our May distribution and then bless us with a concert of heartfelt ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/2011-gala-dinner-and-auction/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/2011-gala-dinner-and-auction/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:20:49 GMT Midwest Food Bank is pleased to announce the 2011 Gala Dinner and Auction on April 9.  The annual fundraiser will be held at Midwest Food Bank - Bloomington, 1703 S Veterans Parkway. The dinner will start at 4:30 p.m. and tickets ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/bloomington-volunteers-of-the-year/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/bloomington-volunteers-of-the-year/ Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:06:50 GMT Congratulations to the Bloomington Volunteers of the Year Janice Wheatley, Parker Lawlis, and Roy Hanks have gone above and beyond in the donation of time and talents in their support of Midwest Food Bank. Janice works every day during loadout ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/rli-donates-to-midwest-food-bank/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/rli-donates-to-midwest-food-bank/ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:03:16 GMT RLI invested in the Midwest Food Bank by kindly giving a grant.  We are so blessed to have them honor us.  A quote from the news report: "Larry Herman, Director of the Midwest Food Bank said, “Midwest Food Bank is humbled by ... http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/harvest-for-the-holidays-blesses-midwest-food-bank/ http://www.midwestfoodbank.org/blog/harvest-for-the-holidays-blesses-midwest-food-bank/ Sat, 18 Dec 2010 04:33:07 GMT Harvest for the Holidays Megan Grebner had a great idea and went about to achieve it. The campaign is partnered with The Illinois Farmer's' Bureau, News Radio 1470 and Classic Country Radio 1290. The Beginning: The Midwest Food Bank launched ... 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.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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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.)  ...