Texas County Food Pantry receives grant funding from Ozarks Food Harvest

The Texas County Food Pantry recently received a capacity building grant thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest’s $1 million investment in agency infrastructure in southwest Missouri.

The grant funding went toward the purchase a new pallet jack and parts for existing pallet jacks, which will help sustain food distribution and feed families in Texas County.  The Food Pantry was one of more than 70 organizations chosen by Ozarks Food Harvest to receive an agency capacity grant to assist with hunger-relief efforts.

“This grant is a blessing as the children, families and seniors we serve continue to deal with economic uncertainty,” said Pantry Food Department Manager John Randall. “Thanks to Ozarks Food Harvest, we’re able to distribute more food now and in the future.”

Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 charities across

28 Ozarks counties. This capacity building investment is part of its multi-faceted strategy to address needs identified in Missouri’s Food Assistance and Hunger in the Heartland 2021 report conducted by the MU Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security.

“These grant funds are an investment in the future of our community’s food system,” said Bart Brown, president/CEO of Ozarks Food Harvest. “Increasing access to food is key as our network of hunger-relief charities continue to deal with the expanding cost of food and fuel.”

The Texas County Food Pantry regularly assist 400 plus families monthly with food and other essentials. Its mission is to respond to the legitimate needs of the people who request assistance for the basic human needs of food, clothing, healthcare and shelter.

“The staff and volunteers are committed to listen with a caring heart, in a manner that respects the person,” said Pantry Executive Director Laura Crowley. “We challenge and encourage our clients to use the services of the Food Pantry as an opportunity for change and growth in personal responsibility.”

Learn more about Ozarks Food Harvest online at ozarksfoodharvest.org or on Facebook.

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