The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

06/19/2026

Both The Food Bank and The Food Bank Market will be closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth celebrates freedom, liberation and resilience. Today, we envision and seek a future free from oppression and inequity, including food insecurity.

If you are in need of food, check out our other partner agencies here: https://buff.ly/3VD7Faz

06/18/2026

John Coleman, The Food Bank's nutrition education manager, continues to break down the importance of "eating the rainbow." Today, he's looking at the potential benefits of yellow fruits and vegetables! 🍌 🍋

06/18/2026

Heads up for tomorrow!📣 Both The Food Bank and The Market will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. If you or someone you know needs food during this time, visit https://buff.ly/m3yzRcR to find a partner agency near you!

Heads up!📣 The Food Bank Market will be closed all day on Friday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth. Visit https://buff.ly/PJ60q2F to see our hours and plan your next visit, or find additional food resources available near you at https://buff.ly/8tPdkrj

06/17/2026

Congratulations to KRCG 13 for winning a Missouri Broadcasters Association Station of the Year award!

KRCG 13 has been a wonderful supporter of The Food Bank. You may have seen some of their stories highlighting different programs, including our nutrition education program, retail rescue program and more. Plus, their team volunteers with us! A group from KRCG 13 was actually in our Volunteer Room packing Senior Boxes this morning.

Congratulations, KRCG 13! Thank you for all you do.

KRCG TV was honored by the Missouri Broadcasters Association with the TV Station of the Year award for a small market television state.“Being named Missouri Bro

06/17/2026

Sharing our appreciation with Morgan Stanley for their support through Feeding America and their Community Response Funding! Their gift has helped support general food acquisition and distribution across our entire service area.

06/16/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for the Hope for Heroes 5K over the weekend! From our volunteers, staff, participants and sponsors, we couldn't have done it without you.

We are so excited to announce that this event raised over $65,000, including in-kind support (non-cash goods and services), to help support local veterans facing food insecurity.

Play the video to see some of the highlights from Saturday - plus, watch until the end for a special announcement about next year's race!

06/15/2026

Congratulations to 101.5 KPLA! They recently won a Missouri Broadcasters Association award for Best Station Sponsored Community Event for their promotions of Float Your Boat 2025!

This is the second straight year they've won this award. The Food Bank is truly grateful to have such wonderful media partners who care so much about their community!

06/13/2026

The Hope for Heroes 5K is underway!

06/13/2026

Despite the rain, the race is on! We’re excited to see you this morning at Hope for Heroes 🏃‍♀️

06/12/2026

This month is all about fruits and vegetables!

John Coleman, The Food Bank's nutrition education manager, explains the benefits of "eating the rainbow." Next color up? Orange!

Share your favorite orange fruit or vegetable in the comments below! 🍊 🥕