Do you know about the First In First Out method? It's simple: Arrange food in your fridge, freezer & pantry by date, from oldest to newest. When you stock up on staple items, put the new item behind the one you still need to us. You'll find out it cuts back a lot on food waste!

Southeast Missouri Food Bank will be closing at 2 p.m., Monday, July 3 and closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. If you need food assistance, you can visit our pantry locator at buff.ly/36Gupep Have a safe and happy holiday!

We'd like to thank Cape Girardeau VFW Post 3838 and VFW Post 3838 Auxiliary for donating a total of $2,500 to support our Veterans Healthy Food Surplus program, which provides nutritious food to food insecure veterans. Thank you for your service & continued support of veterans!

Volunteers are essential to helping us distribute food to our neighbors facing hunger. We couldn't do our work without them! Big thank you to our groups this week from Alliance Bank and Vintage Software, LLC and the individuals who joined us!

The #FarmBill governs many nutrition and agriculture programs that work in tandem with food banks like Southeast Missouri Food Bank to assist our neighbors facing hunger through programs like TEFAP, SNAP and CSFP. Learn More: FeedingAmerica.org/FarmBill

Through #TEFAP, Dept. of Agriculture purchases healthy foods from U.S. growers and producers. Food-distributing orgs like SEMO Food Bank then partner with states to get that food to people facing hunger. We hope Congress will bolster this important program with the #2023FarmBill

The impact of a meal goes well beyond feeding our bodies: Food can open endless possibilities for people to thrive. When people are fed, futures are nourished. Join the movement to end hunger, this September, during #HungerActionMonth. Learn more >>> buff.ly/2Fr4Ime.

Taking some time today to reflect on an amazing #HungerActionMonth. Thanks to everyone who joined the movement to end hunger through volunteering, donating and advocating. We continue the fight against hunger in southeast Missouri. Visit buff.ly/2TEjNsT to learn more.

In southeast Missouri, 1 in 7 of our neighbors in face hunger. Today, on #WorldFoodDay, consider helping these neighbors. Every $1 donated to Southeast Missouri Food Bank helps provide 4 meals. If you can, give today at buff.ly/2PknbYM

Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country. Happy Veterans' Day!

Our offices are closed today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers and partners who serve our community throughout the year.

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans throughout U.S. history. SEMO Food Bank is proud to embrace the diversity of our staff, our partners, and the neighbors we serve. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory

Today is National Ag Day! 🧡 🚜🌱 Farmers and other food producers are essential partners in the movement to end hunger. We need a strong #FarmBill for farmers and people facing hunger! #FarmersFeedingAmericaAct #AgDay24 #ThankYouFarmers!

924,180 people in MO face hunger, but we can change that. Doubling investments in #TEFAP & strengthening #SNAP can help bridge meal gaps for millions of people. Tell Congress to pass a strong #FarmBill, so everyone can access the food they need to thrive. buff.ly/3Yr7AZm