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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Juliana is a shining example of hard work and determination. After moving to the United States to provide a brighter future for her children, she’s grateful for friends like you who help put food on her family’s table while she works to get firmly on her feet. Juliana is a proud mother to a daughter
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James fondly remembers volunteering with his family at Emmaus House as a child. He recalls seeing the impact it made in the community then, and he is grateful for the impact it is making in his life today. James worked several years in construction – sometimes up to five jobs at a time – before
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We really don’t know what some people have to struggle with. Mike was planning dinner for his family and needed a spatula. While on his way to a friend’s house to borrow one, he was involved in a collision with an impaired driver which caused a bad break in his leg that he is still
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The rolling farm land that surrounds Ulysses, Kansas is home to Maria and her husband Ramone. The couple has two adult sons, one who lives at home and another who lives in Hugoton. It’s one of their greatest joys that the family — including grandchildren and great-grandchildren — has remained so close by. Ramone enjoyed
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Family and church fill Nidia’s days. And with five children to care for, she has her hands full! Nidia was formerly a Burger King manager but lost her job in the height of the pandemic and hasn’t found stable work since. These days, her family relies solely on her husband’s income as a food truck
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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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