The holidays are a special time to give thanks for all the blessings we received over the past year. But not everyone across our communities has the means to celebrate. This season can be a painful reminder of hunger for Kansans like Billy and his wife. The couple has been continuing to struggle financially since […]
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James is a devoted son. He does his best to care for his 94-year old mother, who lives with him. In fact, he worked two jobs — in sterile processing at St. Francis Hospital and as a cashier at Lowe’s — to provide for their needs. But lately, finances have been tight. James has lymphedema,
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When you give, you do more than fill empty plates and pantries. You fuel the efforts of people who pay your caring support forward. People like Phyllis. Phyllis retired five years ago from her job as an activity director at a nursing home. Since then, she has dedicated her free time to volunteering. Phyllis wants
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Amy, a personal assistant and home healthcare worker, has lived in Salina for nearly 11 years. She and her husband, Michael, have three children. Michael also just recently started his own lawn care business this summer. One of Amy’s most beloved hobbies is working in the yard, so she adores being able to do what
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For over 45 years, Howard has worked hard to provide for the people he loves. When he was just 18 years old, he went to work to help his family, honing his skills as amechanic and body specialist. “I had to do something to help bring money into my parents’ house,” Howard says. When Howard
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With a 10-year-old son whom he absolutely adores, Tim has made it his mission to teach his boy that one never stops trying in life. Tim lives every day by this rule in the hopes his son will do the same. Recently, Tim was laid off from his career as an aircraft mechanic. He hasn’t
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Last summer, Amy was having trouble with a tooth. The mother of three went to see the dentist who ordered a CT scan. The scan showed that her lymph nodes had been growing, and further tests revealed a shocking diagnosis – lymphoma. In the same week, Amy’s husband lost his job when his company made
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Belynda’s family loves to be outdoors in the summer. Fly fishing is one of her kids’ favorite activities, as well as anything else they can do as a family outside. Everyone really loves crafts, too. Belynda has always enjoyed cooking. She has worked in food prep and loves preparing meals for her family. She grew
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Passionate staff at the Gridley Library in Gridley have been dedicated to helping local community members for decades. Janet Birk, the library director, and Michelle De Anda, assistant director, both love how their work helps children and families, especially during the summer. Gridley Library has been a Summer Food Program partner for several years. Staff
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Stephen has been a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas since June 2015. As a retired nurse of 20 years and former welder, Stephen was also a musician. He loves playing rock and roll rhythm and blues with his service dog Lucy by his side. “I loved taking care of people, loved helping people,” he says. “[Now,]
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