We were honored to recently receive a Certificate of Appreciation from Lincoln University Cooperative Extension Charleston Outreach Center recognizing the food bank's support its programs and dedication to the community. Our team is touched by the recognition and grateful for partners like you!
关于我们
Follow and share our page. Help us end hunger and leverage the power of food to build a healthy community! Founded in 1985, Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s basic purpose is to Reach More, Help More, Feed More. The simple statement serves as a visionary and meaningful summary of Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s goals, while expressing exactly what it is The Food Bank does. In addition to food distribution and services to 180 nonprofits, SEMO Food Bank has direct-service programs such as the Backpack for Fridays Program, Truck to Table Mobile Food Pantry, ABC (A Better Childhood) Pantry and more. Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Food Bank is the Feeding America network food bank for southeast Missouri, serving more than 180 hunger-relief organizations across 16 Missouri counties. We are also a part of Feeding Missouri a coalition of six food banks serving the state. SEMO Food Bank reaches nearly 58,000 individuals each month with food assistance and distributes more than 8 million pounds of food annually. SMFB has earned the Better Business Bureau accreditation and follows their set of standards for charitable accountability. Our distribution facility in Sikeston Missouri has also received “superior” AIB International food safety certifications. We are always looking for volunteers. Visit us @ https://www.semofoodbank.org/ and see how we can help each other.
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https://www.semofoodbank.org/about-us/
Southeast Missouri Food Bank的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Sikeston,Missouri
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1985
- 领域
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)、Mobile Food Pantry、Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)、The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)、Non USDA Food Pantry、BackPacks for Friday (BFF)、A Better Childhood School Pantry、Good Neighbor Food Pantry、Retail Pick Up Program、Farm to Food Bank Produce Program和Disaster Preparedness
地点
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主要
600 STATE HIGHWAY H
US,Missouri,Sikeston,63801
Southeast Missouri Food Bank员工
动态
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On Wednesday, we gathered with representatives from our 140 partner agencies for a day filled with learning and networking at our annual Agency Conference. This event is always a highlight for us, uniting passionate individuals committed to ending hunger in southeast Missouri. Guest Speaker Elder Courtney Sanders reminded us all of the power of partnership and the strength of a servant's heart. We also took the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work of our partners with some special awards: ?? Karen E. Green Distinguished Service Award: Donna Gales, Garden Shed Food Pantry ?? Agency of the Year: Helping Hand Food Pantry ?? Capacity Builder Award: Madison County Food Pantry A heartfelt thank you to all our partners for your dedication and efforts across our 16-county service area! Together, we’re making a difference!
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We're excited to announce new roles for several of our staff members here at SEMO Food Bank! Katelyn Draves, left, will be the new Development Coordinator, Leslie Brown, center, transitions to HR & Finance Coordinator, and finally, Jennie Johnson is the food bank's new Director of Finance & HR. Congratulations to you all!
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SEMO Food Bank's staff capped off #HungerActionMonth last week with an afternoon of bowling and friendly competition. During the month of September, our staff pulled together for many events and activities, helping raise awareness about food insecurity and encouraging everyone to join the movement to end hunger.
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There’s plenty of food in America; yet each month, 80,000 neighbors in southeast Missouri still don’t have the food they need to thrive. Today is #HungerActionDay and SEMO Food Bank is calling on everyone to take one action against hunger. Every action counts – whether you donate, advocate, volunteer or spread the word online. Let’s end hunger together. Get started at semofoodbank.org.
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We're thrilled to share that Joey Keys, CEO of SEMO Food Bank , was honored this week at the B Magazine "Difference Makers" reception! A few of our staff and board members were there to celebrate Joey, who was recognized for his outstanding leadership both at work and in the community. Under his guidance, the food bank has navigated tough times, including an unprecedented pandemic, and has expanded with a new location and developed new direct service programs. Congratulations, Joey! This recognition is a testament to your hard work and dedication to fighting hunger. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference!
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Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive. Yet, in southeast Missouri, 1 in 6 neighbors and 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity. This September, for?#HungerActionMonth, join the movement to end hunger. Every action counts–whether you donate, advocate, volunteer or spread the word online. Join us at?semofoodbank.org. #HungerActionMonth #FoodBank #FightHunger
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Southeast Missouri Food Bank转发了
Missouri represented well at the NATIONAL COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM ASSOCIATION annual conference!!
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Whew, what a week!!! Now that we've recovered from all the?Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo?fun, we can take a moment to reflect and express some gratitude. Thank you to everyone who helped?#GiveHungertheBoot, whether through donating to the campaign or purchasing a shirt. Thank you to our staff, and their loved ones, who volunteered time throughout the week and participated in?#StampedeWeek?activities. And, most especially, thank you to the Sikeston Jaycees, for you continued partnership and dedication to the fight to end hunger in southeast Missouri. We'll be ready to saddle up again next rodeo!
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Wonderful profile of our leader, Joey Keys. His leadership allows all of us at the food bank to make a difference for our neighbors facing hunger. Thank you, Joey, for all you do! https://lnkd.in/gknDPQD3