Harvesters Community Food Bank | A New Commitment for 2023 and beyond
Greetings Everyone,
As is common for all of us with a new calendar year, I’ve been reflecting on ways that I can do and be better. While I do not believe that it is necessary to wait until a new year is upon us to make some changes, the clean slate can provide us all with an opportunity to do so. Starting now, I will be using my platform to make, and hopefully facilitate, positive change in our community. While my platform may be small, I refuse to believe that I cannot make a difference, and I am committed to doing so.
I have recently committed $25 a month to the Harvesters Community Food Network. As we have seen in recent years, significant funds can be raised through a number of small donations. I share this information not because I seek credit, but in the hope that it inspires some of you to take action and support this cause if you are in a position to do so.
Harvesters provides food and related household products to more than 760 nonprofit agencies including emergency food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, children’s homes and others. They also offer educational programs to increase community awareness of hunger and teach about good nutrition. Harvesters is a member of the Feeding America network and is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Food insecurity continues to be an issue for a number of people throughout the region, and throughout the country. In the 16 counties that Harvesters serves on the Kansas side of the state line, 1 in 10 people are at risk of hunger. In the 10 counties that Harvesters serves on the Missouri side, 1 in 7 KIDS are at risk of hunger. This data comes from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study 2022 and reflects data collected in 2020.
To learn more about food insecurity in the Kansas City community, visit: https://www.harvesters.org/learn-about-hunger
To make a one-time or monthly donation, visit: https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/donate
You are welcome to share this message (or write your own) to reach an even wider audience. My hope is that this single pebble dropped in the water creates a ripple that will keep going and going.
I have not partnered with Harvesters in any “official” capacity. I also seek no credit or accolades for my contributions or the work I plan to do to support this wonderful organization. I just want to help. In all honesty, I should have done this a while ago, but I’ve got a chance to make it right and make a difference, and I’m going to take it.
I cannot thank you all enough for your support. I look forward to seeing you all out and about.
Until next time,
Brian