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Archive for October, 2011
Mizzou partners with Food Bank for Thanksgiving
Columbia, Mo. — Those without the time or inclination to roast a turkey for several hours can get a hand from Mizzou food science students while also helping area families and the Food Bank. The Food Science Association in the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is taking orders for ready-to-eat, 10-12 pound smoked [...]
MU College of Agriculture offers turkeys and raises funds for the Food Bank
COLUMBIA — People who don’t want to cook for Thanksgiving this year can order a turkey from MU food science students and help the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri at the same time. The Food Science Association in the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is taking orders for 10- to [...]
Food Bank Gets a Boost
COLUMBIA- The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri was awarded $250,000 in tax credits for the 2012 fiscal year. With this additional money the food bank can get up to 28 million pounds of food and continue expanding its Buddy Pack system in local schools. Peggy Kirkpatrick is the Executive Director for the food [...]
Ag school partners with food bank to boost choices
Those who rely on local food pantries might see more lean beef, fresh sweet corn and healthier meal options in the coming year. The College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri has teamed up with the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to boost donations of healthy food. The [...]