The final numbers have been announced, and Missourians donated nearly 16 tons of nonperishable food items during a recent food drive.
According to a news release, for the third consecutive year, Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance teamed up with Feeding Missouri to help insurance producers and customer-service representatives across the state collect donations throughout April and May at their local offices.
The statewide food drive wrapped up with a total of 31,891 pounds or 15.9 tons of nonperishables and $6,049 in donations, which were locally distributed to Feeding Missouri’s partner agencies.
To learn more about food insecurities in Missouri, visit feedingmissouri.org.