Food Archives

Weekly event planned for Wednesdays at free lunch sites in Columbia

June 15, 2022 5:40 AM Ben Fein

Powerhouse Community Development is set to host its first Summer Weekly Pop-Up, an event to give out free food to families with multiple activities weekly.

Missouri DHSS creates an online map for summer food program

June 1, 2022 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs

Columbia Board of Education to discuss contract for summer feeding program at Douglass Park

May 9, 2022 8:54 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Board of Education could approve a contract for a summer feeding program at Monday night’s meeting.

Local shoppers say the Columbia Farmer’s Market is still priced friendly despite vendors seeing costs increase

April 9, 2022 9:49 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia Farmer’s Market finished up their second week of the spring season season on Saturday. The market had 50 vendors on site Saturday but as the season progresses, it plans to have at least 70. While inflation has made the prices of many products higher, the farmers market says it is still

An Osage County farmer struggles to keep up as inflation sticks around

April 8, 2022 4:53 PM Kennedy Miller

A farm in Osage County is taking a hard hit as gas and food prices continue rising.

Columbia Farmers Market to enter its 42nd season

April 2, 2022 4:41 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Farmers Market is set to kick off its 42nd season Saturday, transitioning to its spring hours from 8 a.m. until noon.

Catholic Charities holds grand opening Friday for food pantry

March 25, 2022 5:41 AM Ben Fein

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri held a grand opening Friday for its food pantry and community resource center, in Jefferson City.

A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed in a Brooklyn grocery store in New York City.

Missouri residents having a hard time getting SNAP benefits

March 3, 2022 4:52 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri residents who rely on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are having a hard time receiving their benefits according to a lawsuit.

Local business celebrates Black History Month

February 9, 2022 1:17 PM Erika McGuire

Nunnelly says there are many things that come with the business that people don’t think about.

Networks of Mid-Missouri team up with The Food Bank Wednesday for holiday food drive

December 15, 2021 5:50 AM Ben Fein

Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fun Drive beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, in Columbia and Jefferson City.

Columbia’s Fire in The Sky celebration in full swing

July 4, 2021 6:56 PM Ben Fein

Columbia residents flocked to Flatbranch Park downtown as the city’s Fire in The Sky celebration kicked off on Sunday.

Reminder of CDC food safety as Fourth of July events continue at Salute to America in Jefferson City

July 3, 2021 4:22 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to American events continue in Jefferson City Saturday ahead of the 4th of July holiday, and many food trucks and vendors are ready for the large crowds. However, there is still proper food safety precautions to take as cases and positivity rates continue to rise in Missouri. As of Friday

Organizers and vendors anticipate large crowds at Salute to America

July 2, 2021 7:22 PM Ben Fein

Jefferson City’s annual Salute to America celebration kicked off Friday, with many vendors and organizers expecting the event to draw large crowds.

Food Bank plans to move Central Pantry to new location

May 19, 2021 8:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

According to the organization, Central Pantry is expected to move into the Moser’s grocery store off of Business Loop 70 West near Interstate 70 as soon as 2023.

Food drive hopes to serve 1,000 families in Columbia

February 20, 2021 5:25 AM Ben Fein

Rock the Community is set to host a drive thru food drive in Columbia Saturday to benefit those struggling to find food.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

COVID-19 means food banks need more donations this year

November 24, 2020 12:17 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President

Safety measures in place for Columbia’s “Food Trucks in the Park” event

September 2, 2020 8:22 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Parks and Recreation held “Food Trucks in the Park” events at parks throughout Columbia on Wednesday with COVID-19 precautions in place.

The Broadway Diner in Columbia has handed out more than 8,000 free meals during the pandemic.

One diner, two fires and more than 8,000 free meals: Broadway Diner keeps providing food for kids

September 2, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

Each day since Columbia Public Schools went all-online in March, the Broadway Diner has provided free meals to kids who need them.

Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order

September 1, 2020 6:16 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.

USDA official to talk COVID-19 aid at Columbia food bank

August 21, 2020 5:17 AM Ben Fein

USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach is set to speak at Columbia’s Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri Friday morning.