The Food Bank, local agencies and schools partner to meet Mid-Missouri needs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is set to host its 19th annual One for One Holiday Food & Fund Drive on Wednesday. Items gathered will provide food to families in need during the holiday season and beyond.
The Food Bank has more than 145 partner agencies and 200 partner schools that help distribute food in its 32-county service area.
In Boone County, more than 30 agencies partner with The Food Bank, including Aging Best, Hogan House, In2Action, Powerhouse, Tiger Pantry, True North, Turning Point and Welcome Home.
In Cole County, The Food Bank has 11 partner agencies, including Building Community Bridges, Catholic Charities, First Christian Church Food Pantry, Rape & Abuse Crisis Services, Salvation Army and the Samaritan Center.
The Food Bank's interactive map can help people find partner agencies or schools distributing food near them.
The most needed items at the One for One Holiday Drive are canned meat/protein, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups/chilis/stews, boxed meal kits, cereal, peanut butter and pasta, according to The Food Bank's website.
Food and funds can be donated at two locations from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday -- the Columbia Mall and Buchheits in Jefferson City. The Food Bank's purchasing power turns every $25 donated into at least 100 meals.
Firefighters from Columbia Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1055 will volunteer during the One for One drive. The 12-hour event will also have fire engines, music and Santa.
People interested in donating can visit sharefoodbringhope.org for more information.
