ARIZONA Hope Packs Deliver Weekend Meals to Arizona Kids For many Arizona students, school meals are the only consistent food they receive during the week. But what happens when Friday arrives and the cafeteria closes? Midwest Food Bank's Hope Packs ensure that children receive weekend meals during the school year. Each pack includes a warm entrée,...

FLORIDA Meet Holly, Midwest Food Bank Florida's New Development Manager.  We're pleased to announce Holly Taylor as the new Development Manager for Midwest Food Bank at our Fort Myers location. Holly brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, marketing, and donor engagement, including recent work at Harry Chapin Food Bank and past ...

Microwaves are quick, convenient, and often the most accessible way to prepare a warm meal. However, with a few simple adjustments, you can make your food taste fresher, heat more evenly, and even reduce waste. 1. Arrange food in a ring Place food in a circle on the plate, leaving the center empty. This encourages even cooking since microwaves heat...

On August 23, 2025, Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis came alive with music, community, and generosity at the Kind Harvest Fundraiser. Adrian from Wabash Teen Valley Challenge joined Executive Director Diara Nicholson on stage to share the impact Midwest Food Bank has on their recovery home program. His words reminded everyone that a food ba...

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, IL Alan Hopkins Brings Leadership and Care to Serving Others For Alan, serving others is not just something he does. It is one of his core values and a God-given desire. Alan grew up on a farm in Northern Illinois, where his 89-year-old mother still lives. After a 38-year career in agriculture with Shell, DuPont, Pioneer, and Co...

Midwest Food Bank Indiana has announced plans for a new 50,000-square-foot warehouse that will bring operations under one roof. The $9 million "Under One Roof" campaign will allow staff and volunteers to work more efficiently, reduce costs, and serve more Hoosiers across the state. The vision is close to becoming reality. With $7 million already pl...

While the Southeast has experienced a quieter hurricane season, other regions continue to face flooding. In August, Midwest Food Bank Morton sent multiple truckloads of Disaster Relief boxes and cleanup buckets to Milwaukee as the community recovered from severe flooding. More than 1,000 Disaster Relief boxes were distributed, providing shelf stabl...

When 19 travelers from across the U.S. arrived in Nairobi, they came to experience theMidwest Food Bank Vision Trip. It was a journey of seeing God's work firsthand, joining in fellowship, and returning with renewed insights and enthusiasm for the efforts of Midwest Food Bank in Kenya. The trip included fellowship among local believers, including w...

At Midwest Food Bank, we are grateful for the generosity of our supporters. Together, we are sharing the love of Christ by alleviating hunger and malnutrition and providing disaster relief. Together, we are truly helping millions of people every year. This year, we encourage our supporters to engage charitably and celebrate DAF Day with Midwest Foo...

We don't always get to meet the people we serve or hear real stories of their daily lives. Often, the food is delivered, the groceries are carried home, and life quietly continues. But behind every bag, every box, every meal is a family like the ODonnells, a family whose story helps us understand why giving matters so deeply. When we met this beaut...

FLORIDA New Leadership at Midwest Food Bank Florida Midwest Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dennis Hall Jr. as Executive Director of its Florida Division. Dennis brings with him a powerful combination of operational expertise, leadership in disaster relief, and a deep personal connection to food insecurity. Before joining Midwes...

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, IL Lory Sandberg Leads by Example in Bloomington For Lory, volunteering at Midwest Food Bank Bloomington began with a single Thrivent event in December 2018. What started as a holiday outing with her family has grown into a calling that continues to bless her and many others. After a 30-year career in social services, Lory retir...

BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, IL Pastor Shares the Impact of a Partnership with Midwest Food Bank The following is a note we received from Willie D. Shears, Pastor, God's Divine Glory Ministry As a pastor, I've always been deeply committed to helping those in need. Our Outreach Ministry and food pantry have been powerful ways for us to make a difference in t...

This summer brought significant challenges with tornadoes in the Midwest and flooding in Texas and New Mexico.Midwest Food Bank responded by preparing and sending food boxes and hygiene kits as requested by our partner, The Salvation Army. After May's tornadoes, we moved 24 pallets of food and hydration supplies to St. Louis. Local distribution par...

August is Make-A-Will Month, a perfect time to reflect on the legacy you want to leave. Midwest Food Bank is honored to partner with Trust & Will, a leading provider of online estate planning, to help you plan with confidence and purpose. Through this special partnership, friends of Midwest Food Bank receive 20% off all Trust & Will plans. ...

On Friday, June 13, a full roster of 84 golfers gathered at The Den Golf Course for a day of fellowship and fun in support of Midwest Food Bank Normal. The four-man best ball format set the stage for friendly competition as teams played for top honors and enjoyed several hole contests. Overcast skies offered a welcome break from the summer heat, cr...

Midwest Food Bank is grateful to announce a generous gift from Geotab, a global leader in telematics and fleet management. Geotab has donated 100 GO tracking devices and full access to its MyGeotab fleet management platform, technology that will strengthen our ability to deliver food and disaster relief with greater efficiency and care. On April 1,...

For Such a Time as This: When Delay Becomes Deliverance What looked like a setback was God's perfect timing. A long-delayed sea container filled with Tender Mercies meals finally cleared port in Cap Haitien earlier this spring, after months of dysfunction, chaos, and corruption stalled its release. In what can only be described as miraculous t...

ARIZONA Staff Transitions at Midwest Food Bank Arizona Behind every family served by Midwest Food Bank Arizona, there's a network of people working quietly, diligently, and with purpose. In April, we welcomed Suzi Brownlee as our new part-time Bookkeeper and recognized and honored the retirement of Julie Cionci, whose impact started long ...

Nutritious eating doesn't have to mean expensive ingredients or complicated foods. With some simple strategies, it's easy to nourish your body with healthy, delicious meals. Here are ten ways to make it work—practices many of us at Midwest Food Bank use at home: 1. Plan Your Meals with Nutrition in Mind Start with what you have, then build meals th...