Join the Fight Against Hunger: Support Your Local Food Drive
In a world where food insecurity affects millions, food drives play a crucial role in hunger relief. By participating in a food drive, you can help feed families and support the needy in your community. Whether you’re donating non-perishable items or volunteering your time, every effort counts in the fight against hunger.
Why Food Drives Matter
Food drives are essential for providing food assistance to those in need. They help stock food banks and pantries, ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious meals. Community support is vital in making these charity events successful. When you donate food, you’re not just giving items; you’re giving hope and sustenance to those who need it most.
Proverbs 22:9 says, “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” By participating in food drives, we embody this spirit of generosity and compassion.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to get involved in a local food drive. You can donate non-perishable items such as canned goods, pasta, and rice. Volunteering your time to help with food collection and distribution is another great way to contribute. By participating in community outreach and service, you can make a significant impact on hunger prevention.
Matthew 25:35 reminds us, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” This scripture encourages us to help those in need and show kindness to others.
The Power of Community
Community food drives bring people together for a common cause. They raise hunger awareness and encourage others to give back. When we unite to support food drives, we create a ripple effect of generosity and compassion. Every food donation, no matter how small, helps in the fight against hunger.
Galatians 6:2 tells us, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” By supporting food drives, we help carry the burdens of those struggling with hunger.
Upcoming Food Drive Events
Keep an eye out for upcoming food drive events in your area. These events are a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference. Whether it’s a food drive campaign or a charity drive, your participation is invaluable. Help end hunger by supporting these initiatives and spreading the word.
Volunteer and Donate Today
Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate today and help feed families in need. Volunteer your time and skills to assist with food drive collections and distributions. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no one goes hungry.
Hebrews 13:16 encourages us, “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” Your contributions to food drives are a way to do good and share with those in need.
Here is a list of 100 cities in Missouri that host food drives:
Kansas City - Harvesters
St. Louis - Operation Food Search
Springfield - Ozarks Food Harvest
Columbia - The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri
Jefferson City - Raising Cane’s
Independence - Community Services League
Lee’s Summit - Lee’s Summit Social Services
O’Fallon - O’Fallon Community Food Pantry
St. Charles - Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service
St. Peters - St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Blue Springs - Blue Springs Community Services League
Florissant - TEAM Food Pantry
Joplin - Crosslines Ministries
Chesterfield - Circle of Concern
Wentzville - Wentzville United Methodist Church
Cape Girardeau - Southeast Missouri Food Bank
Wildwood - Wildwood Christian Church
Ballwin - Ballwin Baptist Church
Raytown - Raytown Emergency Assistance Program
Liberty - In As Much Ministry
Kirkwood - Kirkcare
Maryland Heights - Maryland Heights Church of Christ
Gladstone - Northland Assistance Center
Grandview - Grandview Assistance Program
Hazelwood - Hazelwood Baptist Church
Belton - Belton Welfare Association
Webster Groves - Webster-Rock Hill Ministries
Sedalia - Open Door Service Center
Warrensburg - Johnson County Food Center
Rolla - GRACE (Greater Rolla Area Charitable Enterprise)
Arnold - Arnold Food Pantry
Fenton - Feed My People
Farmington - Farmington Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry
Ferguson - Ferguson Caring League
Bridgeton - Bridgeton Church of the Nazarene
Nixa - Least of These Food Pantry
Poplar Bluff - Bread Shed
Neosho - Help Center
Republic - Destiny Church
Hannibal - Douglass Community Services
Lebanon - L-Life Food Bank
West Plains - Samaritan Outreach Center
Sikeston - Sikeston Food Pantry
Marshall - Marshall Ministerial Alliance
Kirksville - Salvation Army Kirksville
Moberly - Christos Center
Warrenton - Agape Ministry of Warren County
Mexico - Help Center of Mexico
Carthage - Carthage Crisis Center
Excelsior Springs - Good Samaritan Center
Fulton - SERVE, Inc.
Jackson - Jackson Ministerial Alliance
Washington - Loving Hearts Outreach
Ozark - Christian County Family Crisis Center
Clinton - Clinton Christian Church
St. Joseph - Second Harvest Community Food Bank
Camdenton - Lamb House
Troy - Bread for Life Food Pantry
Festus - Ozark Food Pantry
Bolivar - Community Outreach Ministries
Raymore - Raymore-Peculiar Pantry
Savannah - Andrew County Ministries
Cameron - Cameron Food Pantry
Monett - Monett Community Kitchen
Marshall - Marshall Food Pantry
St. Robert - Good Samaritan of the Ozarks
Waynesville - Good Samaritan of the Ozarks
Eldon - Eldon First Christian Church
Osage Beach - The Church at Osage Hills
Rogersville - Rogersville First Baptist Church
Willard - Willard Community Food Pantry
Aurora - Aurora Baptist Temple
Marshfield - Marshfield Christian Church
Mountain Grove - Mountain Grove Food Pantry
Buffalo - Dallas County Food Pantry
Cuba - Cuba Ministerial Alliance
Steelville - Steelville Ministerial Alliance
Salem - Salem United Methodist Church
Potosi - Potosi United Methodist Church
De Soto - De Soto Food Pantry
Fredericktown - Fredericktown Ministerial Alliance
Perryville - Perry County Food Pantry
Ste. Genevieve - Ste. Genevieve Food Pantry
Dexter - Stoddard County Gospel Mission
Kennett - Kennett Ministerial Alliance
Malden - Malden Ministerial Alliance
Caruthersville - Caruthersville Ministerial Alliance
Charleston - Charleston Ministerial Alliance
Portageville - Portageville Ministerial Alliance
New Madrid - New Madrid Ministerial Alliance
Hayti - Hayti Ministerial Alliance
Doniphan - Doniphan Ministerial Alliance
Ellington - Ellington Ministerial Alliance
Van Buren - Van Buren Ministerial Alliance
Mountain View - Mountain View Ministerial Alliance
Thayer - Thayer Ministerial Alliance
Alton - Alton Ministerial Alliance
Winona - Winona Ministerial Alliance
Birch Tree - Birch Tree Ministerial Alliance
Willow Springs - Willow Springs Ministerial Alliance
In our journey through life, we often seek guidance and wisdom beyond our own understanding. St. Mykul’s prayer is a beautiful expression of this desire, a heartfelt plea for divine intervention and alignment with Jehovah’s will. It serves as a reminder of the profound connection we can cultivate with the divine, allowing us to become vessels of His wisdom and love.
St. Mykul’s prayer:
“I pray for Jehovah to speak through me all the time, and I pray for Jehovah to remove all my thoughts, and implant His thoughts all the time, as I do not even want my thoughts.”
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