food banks

Feeding your neighbors and the world

Kristofor Husted — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:35:52 +0000

Now that it’s Thanksgiving, the eating season has begun. Coming up we’ll take a look at how the U.S. helps feed the world, but first, let’s take a look in our own back yard. The local food banks, pantries, shelters and soup kitchens have picked up in business. KBIA’s Ben Mahnken reports that volunteerism and donations are up this year.

Holiday season yields more volunteering in Columbia

Ben Mahnken — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:06:13 +0000

With the holidays quickly approaching, people are busier than ever trying to help feed others in need during the holiday season.

Fill your stockings restorative justice program continues its donations

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:27:10 +0000

The Missouri Quilt Guild and the Missouri Department of Corrections joined forces for the second year of the “Fill Your Stockings” Restorative Justice program.