Created by the Branson Globe, Freedom from Hunger - set for July 4, 5 and 6 -  is a community wide movement to provide financial support and nonperishable food items to our local food pantries to help out those who need it most this summer season.

 

Local businesses are encouraged to hold food drives and collect monetary donations from customers, with all donations being divided between the Salvation Army and Christian Action Ministries. Both entities operate food pantries to help those in need.  

 

Businesses who do not come in contact with customers, as well as organizations and churches, are encouraged to hold fundraisers for Freedom from Hunger with the proceeds also being given to the two nonprofit organizations.

Food insecurity affects many of our neighbors. The lack of food is often a more serious issue among families during the summer months, when children are not in school. This year, with nonprofit agencies facing funding cuts, the needs at these organizations is greater than ever.  This is the way that we can help make the summer a little bit better for those in need.

 

We encourage each area business, organization and church to participate in Freedom from Hunger during the upcoming Independence Day weekend. If you have any questions or need ideas on how to make Freedom from Hunger work in your business or organization, please contact the Branson Globe.