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KSFB Seeds of Hope – Winter 2025
Our Winter Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Thank You for Supporting Kansas Seniors
As we look back on all we’ve accomplished together and embrace the work we have…
You Give Carol Hope for the Future
For Carol, 64, her family is her entire world. She loves to spend time with…
Frederick Cares for His Community
After serving 20 years in the Army, Frederick Meeks retired and transitioned to working at…
Jeana Appreciates Your Generosity
Jeana has long enjoyed a career in customer service, but when her mom experienced the…
Thank You for Helping Allen
Allen is an Army Veteran who remains passionate about serving his community. At one time,…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Holiday 2024
Our Holiday Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Thanks for a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season
Dear Friend, This holiday season, I am reflecting on the Kansas Food Bank’s 40 years…
Your Generosity Changes Lives
Teresa still vividly recalls the day 10 years ago when she first met her partner,…
Rusty Cares for His Community
After more than 38 years at Spirit AeroSystems, Rusty Slusser is happily settling into retirement…
Stephanie Shares Thanks for You
Six years ago, Stephanie moved with her son, Michael, from Wichita to Newton, knowing little…
You Support Caregivers
From lovingly caring for her mother until she passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, to daily…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Fall 2024
Our Fall Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Your Impact This Fall
Dear Friend, One of the most essential school supplies is food. That’s why, 20 years…
You Take Hunger off the Table for Kansas Kids
Christina and her husband are the proud parents of Caleb, Kadince, and Mason — Christina’s…
Alma Shares Hope Through Volunteering
Alma’s love for volunteering is deeply rooted in the belief that everyone has an important…
You Bridge the Gap for Paul’s Family
Paul, 61, is a native Kansan but spent most of his adult life in Dallas,…
Thank You for Sharing Food and Hope
Ken takes a lot of pride in his family, from a loving 20-year-marriage to his…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Summer 2024
Our Summer Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
You Bring Guadalupe’s Family Around the Table
These are the enthusiastic words heard almost daily from the mouth of Guadalupe’s 2-year old…
Ginny Shares Thanks for You
My biggest accomplishment in this life is being a mom,” says Ginny, mother of Lola,…
Teaming Up to Volunteer
Harlond Beverly is a Wichita State University Masters student, a member of the men’s basketball…
Family Maintains Diet, Thanks to You
Annie has prioritized health and wellness for most of her life, having studied public health…
You Fuel Our Kansas Future!
Dear Friend, The school year has wound down across Kansas, which means, together with friends…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Winter 2024
Our Winter Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
You Nourish Our Seniors
Dear Friend, I hope you enjoy hearing the stories on the following pages. We have…
You Help Bradford Stay Strong
At 90 years young, Bradford maintains a lengthy list of hobbies, from playing piano and…
The Right Place at the Right Time
Johanne Pachankis recalls a special piece of mail she received at just the right time….
You Inspire Pearl to Pay it Forward
Pearl says, “my family is most important to me,” as a proud smile spreads wide…
You Put Healthy Food on Seniors’ Tables
Robert and his wife, Joyce, have enjoyed 50 years of marriage, raised eight children, and…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Holiday 2023
Our Holiday Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Thank You for a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season
Dear Friend, Hope, help and compassion. This holiday season, I see examples of these gifts…
Juliana is Grateful for You
Juliana is a shining example of hard work and determination. After moving to the United…
A Team Meeting Our Community’s Needs
Each year, the resident and faculty physicians of the KUSM-W Family Medicine Residency Program at…
Thank You for Strengthening Lives
Raymond and his wife, Viola are both retired after working hard and raising three children….
You Help Make a Lasting Impact
“Choose HOPE.” These words, inscribed on the cane he uses daily, are a message DeWayne…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Fall 2023
Our Fall Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Your Impact This Fall
Dear Friend, Healthy food should be accessible for every Kansan. This fundamental belief is put…
You Give Patricia’s Family Fuel to Thrive
Patricia enjoys being involved at her kids’ school and is eager for her children to…
You Help Neighbors in Transition
James fondly remembers volunteering with his family at Emmaus House as a child. He recalls…
Kevin’s Acts of Kindness Go a Long Way
Following his retirement from a 35-year career at Arctic Glacier, Kevin’s passion for helping his…
Kids Are Succeeding With Your Help
Kassi cares for her three sons and daughter full-time while her husband, Patrick works as…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Summer 2023
Our Summer Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Thank You for Sharing Food and Hope Across Kansas
Dear Friend, I’m pleased to share your summer issue of Seeds of Hope so you…
You Are Truly Lifesavers
We really don’t know what some people have to struggle with. Mike was planning dinner…
Volunteer Loves Sharing Hope With Others
Retired from a long career as an International Admissions Officer at Wichita State University, Donna…
Karen and Carole Share Gratitude for Community
Karen and Carol are longtime residents of Garden City. Between their careers and volunteering, these…
Mobile Food Distribution Bridges the Gap
The rolling farm land that surrounds Ulysses, Kansas is home to Maria and her husband…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Winter 2023
Our Winter Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Giving Seniors Access to Healthy Food
Seniors across Kansas are facing tough choices this winter. When the temperatures drop, utility bills…
Seniors Thank You for Sharing Food and Hope
Health concerns brought Pedro, 66, and his wife, Julia, 61, to the HealthCore Clinic located…
Time to Give Back: A Passion That’s Contagious
Gary, 69, says his soul’s calling has long been to spend his time volunteering. Now…
You Help Bridge the Gap for Nidia’s Family
Family and church fill Nidia’s days. And with five children to care for, she has…
Taking Hunger off the Table for Kansas Seniors
Pat, now 75, spent many years working customer service in Collections and Mortgage Service in…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Holiday 2022
Our Holiday Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Hunger Updates in Kansas This Holiday Season
Dear Friend, I want to take a moment to thank you personally for your partnership….
We Are So Grateful for Walter’s Commitment
You never truly understand what our neighbors are going through until you start giving back…
You Help Neighbors Through Hard Times
The holidays are a special time to give thanks for all the blessings we received…
James and his Mother Give Thanks for You
James is a devoted son. He does his best to care for his 94-year old…
Phyllis Pays it Forward
When you give, you do more than fill empty plates and pantries. You fuel the…
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Fall 2022
Our Fall Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Your Generosity Means So Much to Amy’s Family
Amy, a personal assistant and home healthcare worker, has lived in Salina for nearly 11…
Your Help Goes a Long Way for Tim and His Son
With a 10-year-old son whom he absolutely adores, Tim has made it his mission to…
Howard and Many More Neighbors are Grateful for You
For over 45 years, Howard has worked hard to provide for the people he loves….
KSFB Seeds of Hope – Summer 2022
Our Summer Newsletter is now available! Continue reading below, or click here to view the print version.
Amy Says Thank You for Helping her Family
Last summer, Amy was having trouble with a tooth. The mother of three went to…
Gridley Library Provides Summer Meals
Passionate staff at the Gridley Library in Gridley have been dedicated to helping local community…
You Secure Meals for Neighbors Like Belynda
Belynda’s family loves to be outdoors in the summer. Fly fishing is one of her…
You Make Critical Resources Available
In the past, Stacy and her family were fortunate enough to be able to donate…
Kansas Food Bank Joins Forces with the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Stephen has been a resident of Pittsburg, Kansas since June 2015. As a retired nurse…