Dana’s priority is supporting her daughter’s family, especially making sure her grandchildren are happy and healthy. That’s why she moved to Kansas — to be close enough to help care for her family. “At first, my daughter was like, ‘I don’t want my mom living that close to me.’ But now? She’s like, ‘Where are […]
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The way Mary’s family cares for one another is an inspiration. Mary opened her home to her father-in-law after he was diagnosed with dementia. And when he needed full-time care, Mary quit her job at the Health Department to take care of him alongside her youngest adult daughter, who lives at home. Although Mary is
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Dear Friend, The first few days of summer break should be a time for children to relax, unwind and play. But instead of excitement, many children might already be feeling the ache of summer hunger. During the long break from school, thousands of families throughout Kansas are going without the meals that children normally eat
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Teresa still vividly recalls the day 10 years ago when she first met her partner, Michael. She describes her relationship with him as “constant laughter” ever since. Despite being able to look on the bright side, the couple has had their share of difficult times and are grateful for friends like you who help lighten
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Six years ago, Stephanie moved with her son, Michael, from Wichita to Newton, knowing little more than a handful of people in what would become her new home. She fell in love with the people and atmosphere in Newton, especially for her now 18-year-old son who has autism. The support system of quality doctors and
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Ken takes a lot of pride in his family, from a loving 20-year-marriage to his wife, Rachel to the many accomplishments of the couple’s children. It’s with each one inmind that he first came to Manna Ministries — and why he’s so grateful today. “I’m so proud of my children and grandchildren,” he says. “They’re
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These are the enthusiastic words heard almost daily from the mouth of Guadalupe’s 2-year old granddaughter — especially since Guadalupe’s been visiting a Kansas Food Bank food pantry partner near her home to pick up some of her granddaughter’s favorite food. Guadalupe and her husband adopted all four of their grandchildren following the death of
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My biggest accomplishment in this life is being a mom,” says Ginny, mother of Lola, 2, Elizabeth, 7, Dakota, 7 and Kale, 15. It’s with that perspective in mind that Ginny, 35, does all she can to make sure all her children’s needs are met — and why she’s so grateful to friends like you
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Annie has prioritized health and wellness for most of her life, having studied public health and administration and working in public health as a career. But her focus on health these days is much closer to home. Annie, 70, is mother to Johanna and grandmother to Ainsley. All three follow a vegan diet, Annie says,
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Dear Friend, The school year has wound down across Kansas, which means, together with friends like you, we are ramping up our efforts to ensure every Kansan has access to nutritious food this summer. Thousands of local students rely on school meals, which means families will be left to make up the difference now that
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