From lovingly caring for her mother until she passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, to daily supporting her five adult siblings, Ola is a caretaker at heart. With her own health challenges including a previous battle with breast cancer, heart surgery, diabetes and more, Ola makes sure to take care of herself so she can continue […]
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Paul, 61, is a native Kansan but spent most of his adult life in Dallas, Texas. It was a promise to two aging aunts that brought Paul and his wife, Keranda, back to the community where the couple met and married 41 years ago. “I had to come back to take care of them,” Paul
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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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At 90 years young, Bradford maintains a lengthy list of hobbies, from playing piano and reading to knitting hats for children in his neighborhood and cooking up meals for himself and any family who might be visiting. “I cook all the time,” he says. “I cook whatever I have.” Bradford is grateful to have plenty
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Pearl says, “my family is most important to me,” as a proud smile spreads wide across her face. Pearl and her husband, Jose, raised two sons and two daughters. Now the couple have 25 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. On top of that, Pearl, 70, is proud to be called ‘grandma’ by several young adults who
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Robert and his wife, Joyce, have enjoyed 50 years of marriage, raised eight children, and had successful careers. Now, in retirement, they’re spending time with their family and maintaining healthy diets thanks to friends like you. “As seniors, you try to make ends meet with what they give you, but you can’t always,” Robert says.
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Raymond and his wife, Viola are both retired after working hard and raising three children. Thanks to you, they have a helping hand keeping fresh, nutritious food on the table to keep them happy and healthy. “People don’t have to help, but they do,” says Raymond, 69. We met Raymond on a visit to the
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“Choose HOPE.” These words, inscribed on the cane he uses daily, are a message DeWayne — and his wife, Barbara — live by. The two are working hard to stay healthy and thanking you for helping put food on their table. DeWayne, a U.S. Army Veteran, and Barbara have been married for 36 years and
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Karen and Carol are longtime residents of Garden City. Between their careers and volunteering, these two friends are part of the culture that makes their city a wonderful place to live. “We really love the size of the community, and having grandchildren close,” Karen says. Carol was working as Development Director at Lee Richardson Zoo
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Health concerns brought Pedro, 66, and his wife, Julia, 61, to the HealthCore Clinic located in Wichita. Pedro’s hands had become so painful it was impossible for him to continue working as a dishwasher. For months, they visited the clinic for blood work and various tests to learn what is causing the pain. While the
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