Dear Friend, All of us have a choice in how we spend our time and resources every day, and there are always a lot of things competing for our attention. Even with everything else going on in your life, you choose to support the Kansas Food Bank and our shared mission. For that, I am […]
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By 6 a.m., Grace and her husband — both in their 80’s — are already well into their day, tending to a few animals and keeping up with the small piece of land they’ve cared for most of their lives. The daily chores are not easy, but Grace says both she and her husband want
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Four years ago, Monte’s wife came home from a volunteer shift at the Kansas Food Bank. “She has a passion for making sure schoolkids get fed, especially on the weekends,” he explains. That passion was an inspiration to him. He adds, “When I retired, we talked and decided, let’s volunteer together.” Now, volunteering is not
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Jim, 73, has traveled the country, working in every industry from trucking to cooking. Yet nothing ever made him as happy as working in carpentry. “My dad was a carpenter,” he explains. “You drive by something and go, I did that. There’s pride there.” Although Jim’s son, Joseph, didn’t follow him into carpentry, Jim is
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At 98 years young, Hazel still enjoys keeping up with her favorite hobbies. “I love to bake,” she says, adding with a smile, “it just takes longer when you’re old.” A Chase County native, Hazel has seen many things change as time passes and neighbors come and go. She and her husband lived in Cottonwood
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Dear Friend, This holiday season, I’m reflecting on my gratitude for you. We couldn’t accomplish the critical work of hunger-relief without friends like you by our side. Together, we are driven by the belief that all Kansans should have access to enough healthy food. And every day, we are working hard to make that hope
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Connie is resourceful. For many years, she has found creative ways to ensure her family has healthy food on the table to fuel their activities. Lately, those activities include taking her youngest daughter, 14, to seasonal events like fall festivals. To support the health and well-being of her family, Connie visits Bread of Life Food
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A lot of people helped me on my way to where I am today, so now I just help somebody else,” Joaquin explains. This seems to be Joaquin’s life mission — to help others. Joaquin started volunteering at our Garden City warehouse earlier this year. The opening of this facility has expanded volunteer opportunities, and
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Ignacio, 80, is a proud and loving husband and father. He enjoys spending time with his family. “[My grandkids and great grandkids] always want me to push them in their little car,” Ignacio says, “and they want me to dance with them.” Ignacio and his wife of 60 years have lived in Garden City for
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Lacey, 26, has a really big heart. Not only does she care for her son, 6, and her twin daughters, 3, but she also helps take care of her brother’s 4 kids who range in age from 4 months to 13 years old. Lacey’s priority is for all seven kids in their combined household to
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