Springfield Business Journal_2020-08-28

G IV I N G O P P O RT U N I T I E S Mission Statement Ozarks Food Harvest’s mission is to Transform Hunger into Hope . As the only food bank serving southwest Missouri, Ozarks Food Harvest serves 270 food pantries and programs providing food assistance to 261,000 people annually. The food bank distributes more than 22 million meals annually. Service Area Ozarks Food Harvest serves 28 counties, some of which have the highest food insecurity rates in the state. Funding The Food Bank receives funding and food from individual, corporate and foundation donations, federal reimbursement programs and event sponsorships. For every $1 donated, Ozarks Food Harvest provides $10 worth of food distribution and services. 12-Month Goals • Distribute more than 22 million meals annually. • Save more than 833 semi-truck loads annually from being wasted via food rescue and the Retail Pickup Program. • Deepen the understanding of hunger issues and the roots causes of food insecurity. How People and Businesses Can Help A financial gift to The Food Bank is the single best way to help people in the community who are struggling with hunger. Ninety-six cents of every $1 goes directly to feeding programs, and each $1 donation helps provide four meals. A $360 donation to the Weekend Backpack Program fills a child’s backpack full of six meals every weekend of the school year. Volunteer Opportunities: Individual and group volunteers sort and pack millions of pounds of food each year at the Volunteer Center. Volunteers can also harvest produce through the Full Circle Gardens Program. Businesses, schools and churches can host food and fund drives for those in need. Sign up and learn more at ozarksfoodharvest.org/volunteer. Annual Events • Hunger Action Month - September 2020 • Hungerthon - September 11-14, 2020 • Empty Bowls - September 18-30, 2020 • Check Out Hunger - November 1-December 31, 2020 Charity Navigator Recognition Ozarks Food Harvest has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years. Only six percent of charities across the country have received at least seven consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Ozarks Food Harvest outperforms most other charities in America. Charity Navigator provides donors with essential information to give them greater confidence in the charitable donations they make. As the leading charity evaluator in America, Charity Navigator evaluates the financial health, commitment to accountability and transparency of more than 9,000 American charities. Ozarks Food Harvest is extremely grateful for this significant recognition. OZ A R K S F O O D H A R V E S T A D D R E SS 2 81 0 N . Ce d a r b ro o k Ave. S p r i n g f i el d , M O 65 8 03 P H O N E 41 7- 8 65 -3 41 1 W E B S I T E oz a r k sfo o d h a r ve st .o rg SO C IA L M E D IA /oz a r k sfo o d h a r ve st /ozksfoodharvest /ozarksfoodharvest /ozarksfoodharvest /ozarksfoodharvest TOTA L N U M B E R O F EM P LOY E E S 70 A N N UA L R E V E N U E S $ 3 3 , 9 9 9 ,1 8 8 TO P E X EC U T I V E B a r t B row n , P re s i d e nt /C EO B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S C H A I R P E R SO N : D r. M e e ra S c a r row, B o a rd P re s i d e nt Mercy Hospital-Springfield OB/GYN B OA R D O F D I REC TO R S Tommy Wohlgemuth - President Elect SGC™ Foodservice Brad Crain - Treasurer Arvest Bank James Wilson - Secretary Tuthill Corporation Tamara de Wild - Past President O’Reilly Auto Parts Kurt Bain Kraft Heinz Company Tim Bellanti, Retired - Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Clayton Brown Prime, Inc. Mike Pinkston Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Jill Reynolds Commerce Trust Company Kenny Ross Ross Construction Group Krystal Russell Spectrum Accounting 60 2020 GIVING GUIDE SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT