Bailey’s adult life has been devoted to caring for and teaching young children. After nine years in the classroom, she chose to stay home to raise her four children. Around the time Bailey left her teaching job, her husband, Gabe, started his own business painting houses. Unfortunately, Gabe fell from the roof of a house […]
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Harley and her husband, Justin, met as teenagers, became best friends, eventually fell in love and then became husband and wife. After having three children together, their bond has only grown. “My man’s a big support. [Justin] helps me a lot…He’s my rock,” shares Harley. Justin works three jobs to ensure their kids — Dominic,
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The Kansas Food Bank and its agency partners provide essential support during challenging times for families like Ashley’s, when a spouse’s serious medical emergency changes everything. Ashley’s husband works hard to provide for his family, and Ashley stays home to care for their five kids — Jayce, 17, Sophea, 11, Lilyann, 7, Elizabeth, 5, and
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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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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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This fall, your generosity is providing access to healthy food for Maria, and her husband, Hilario, as they focus on raising their two daughters and rebuilding after a challenging season. Almost two years ago, Maria was pregnant with the couple’s second daughter, Ana. Unfortunately, due to high-risk complications, she had to quit her job and
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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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