*Missouri Governor Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

October 21, 2020

*Governor Parson Announces $5 Million in CARES Act Funding For Six Missouri Food Banks*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* Today, Governor Mike Parson announced $5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to be divided among Missouris six regional food banks to help citizens who continue to rely on food assistance.

The food banks serve the needs of more than 1,000 food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and other meal sites across the state.

Protecting the health and well-being of Missourians is a key component of our Show Me Strong Recovery Plan, *Governor Parson* said. This additional funding for food banks will help ensure continued access to good nutrition for Missouris vulnerable citizens during these challenging times.

The $5 million will be distributed as follows:

Harvesters Community Food Network



$990,413



Ozarks Food Harvest



$925,073



Second Harvest Community Food Bank



$359,288



Southeast Missouri Food Bank



$504,818



St. Louis Area Foodbank



$1,462,145



The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri



$708,263



Feeding Missouri*



$50,000

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*Total*

"*For training, technical assistance, & reporting"

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*$5,000,000*





Keeping up with the demand on food banks has been an ongoing challenge during COVID-19, *Department of Social Services Acting Director Jennifer Tidball *said. This additional $5 million from the CARES Act provides vital support to those local entities assisting Missouri citizens with food.

The pandemics impact on Missouris food banks has been profound, said *Feeding Missouri Executive Director Scott Baker*. Food is more expensive and harder to acquire, more people need it, and fewer people are available to help distribute it. These additional funds will help us keep up with higher demand and ensure food is available for struggling Missouri families. We are very grateful to Governor Parson and the state of Missouri for recognizing the need and partnering with us to help address the problem.

The Missouri Services Navigator [ [link removed] ] has information on food pantries and over 2,800 programs and services available in the state.

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*Contact: Kelli R. Jones*

Communications Director

Work: 573-751-0765

Mobile: 573-508-9072

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov


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