SPRINGFIELD – – Missouri Farm Bureau joined Convoy of Hope in co-hosting the Southwest Missouri Day of Service on Tuesday, April 22.
Over 100 FFA, Collegiate Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureau leaders packed more than 3,000 food bags, providing 20,000 meals for the region. The packages will be delivered to churches and other partners through the Convoy of Hope Summer Feeding program, helping ensure that children who are food insecure will have access to nutritious meals during the upcoming summer break.
Senator Josh Hawley and his wife, Erin, served as special guest speakers during the lunch portion of the event, taking questions and talking about the importance of agriculture to citizens of Missouri, the United States and the world.
“We were honored to partner with Convoy of Hope for this event,” MOFB President Garrett Hawkins said. “It was inspiring to see young leaders donate their time to help children in our own Missouri communities. A day of service, coupled with the opportunity to interact with Senator Hawley and his wife, Erin, made for a wonderful day. We look forward to this becoming a tradition that serves all of Missouri.”
Convoy of Hope is a nonprofit humanitarian and disaster relief organization that provides food, supplies and humanitarian services to impoverished or otherwise needy populations throughout the world.
Missouri Farm Bureau is the state’s largest farm organization with a presence in every county throughout the state.
