ARIZONA Holiday Meal Kit Volunteer Opportunities Midwest Food Bank Arizona is partnering with State 48 Roofing to prepare 3,000 Holiday Meal Kits for neighbors facing hunger. Each kit feeds six to eight people and includes a turkey or ham. Community members can serve by shopping for kit items, packing a pre-labeled box with family or friends, or gi...
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...
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...
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...
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...
GEORGIA Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta Reaches One Million Meals What started with a mission to feed hungry children on the weekends has now passed a major milestone: 1 million meals served. Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta, a valued partner of Midwest Food Bank Georgia, provides nutritious, kid-friendly weekend meals to over 2,500 food-insecur...
It can start with a Question: Why don't all kids have enough food? Maybe your child sees someone holding a sign, hears something at school, or simply wonders aloud during a quiet moment in the car. However it begins, the question opens a door—not just to understanding, but to compassion in action. As parents and caregivers, we don't need all the an...
Peoria's Midwest Food Bank division is rallying the community this summer around three unique fundraising events—each one designed to bring people together, raise critical funds for food relief, and have some fun along the way. 16th Annual Clay Shoot Date: Saturday, June 14, 2024Location: Oak Ridge Sportsman's Club, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM This annual fa...
Midwest Food Bank responded to multiple disaster-hit areas in 2025. Severe flooding devastated communities across Kentucky and Tennessee, displacing families and overwhelming local resources. In California, wildfires have devastated over 40,000 acres, destroyed thousands of homes, and displaced countless families. Midwest Food Bank sent essential s...
FLORIDA Behind the Blooms: One Couple's Creativity At Midwest Food Bank, we're often reminded that generosity comes in all shapes and sizes. This year, it came as breathtaking floral centerpieces—thoughtfully created and donated by Nancy and Wayne Zimmerman.Thanks to their creativity and hard work, each table at our annual gala felt extra spec...
Each year, millions of pounds of edible food go unused. In 2024, Midwest Food Bank recovered more than 144 million pounds of surplus food, redirecting it from landfills to nonprofit partners serving families and individuals in need. This effort is outlined in the organization's latest Annual Impact Report, which also notes that $526 million worth o...
Corruption, Challenges, and Change We've all heard the stories. We've seen the headlines: Haiti—a nation struck by crisis after crisis, where poverty, political turmoil, and natural disasters seem relentless. But headlines rarely tell the full story. What is really happening in Haiti? Why have so many organizations left while others refuse to give ...
ARIZONA Curtis Kauffman Receives Inaugural Legacy Award Midwest Food Bank Arizona is proud to introduce the Legacy Award, a special recognition for volunteers who go above and beyond in serving their community. This award honors the memory of Arvid Steffek, a dedicated volunteer whose kindness and hard work left a lasting impact on our mission. Thi...
At Midwest Food Bank, working with integrity is a core value. Today, we are humbled to share that our efforts have been recognized through accreditation by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA). This milestone reflects our dedication to transparency, accountability, and the ethical management of resources entrusted to us. ECFA...
Midwest Food Bank is excited to welcome Aaron Klopfenstein as the newest addition to our National Board of Directors. With a deep connection to our mission of sharing the love of Christ and a professional background that combines financial acumen and strategy, Aaron is uniquely poised to help lead Midwest Food Bank in its next chapter of growth. Bo...
FLORIDA Neil Cowan Joins MFB Florida Board of Directors Midwest Food Bank (MFB) Florida Division is grateful to welcome Neil Cowan to its Board of Directors. Neil is the Head of Marketing and Design for e2 and has been a dedicated volunteer with the Florida division for the past two years."Neil's extensive knowledge and experience will be inv...
Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina's agricultural heartland, leaving farmers scrambling to sustain their livestock. In the wake of the hurricane, vast swathes of farmland have been rendered unusable, and local livestock producers face a grim reality: no feed for their cattle. Recognizing this urgent need, Midwest Food Bank has mobilized 6...
The 11th Annual Collingsworth Concert, held on August 1st at Bethany Baptist Church, was a heartwarming evening of praise and worship, uniting supporters, volunteers, and music enthusiasts. Proceeds from the concert will directly support Midwest Food Bank's mission to provide food and hope to those in need. This beloved event highlighted the power ...
We often hear this question: "Why is all this food donated?" In 2023 alone, we distributed over $482 million worth of food. Midwest Food Bank partners with food producers, manufacturers, and distributors to save products. Sometimes, the food is something they can't sell. This may result from market challenges due to economic changes, shifting consu...
