Even before Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the year 2022 was on track to be one of sky-high food prices, food shortages and deep hunger in many parts of the world. Now, there…
Marmaton Valley High School’s FFA students hosted a massive food packing project in cooperation with The Outreach Program. The students packed 15,000 meals in two hours to benefit those in need throughout Allen County. Each…
Humanity House staff have a message for those who are struggling financially: We can help with food, so you can focus on paying bills. The number of people who need help paying utility bills has…
The spirit of giving thanks was on full display last Wednesday at Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church. Church members handed out 447 Thanksgiving meals as part of a drive-up meal distribution effort. The event astounded…
LAHARPE — An Easter hunt is in the works for 2 p.m. Saturday at the LaHarpe City Park. All Allen County youngsters are invited to attend, with the hunt divided into three age groups, with…
Volunteers with LaHarpe PRIDE and Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church braved frigid temperatures to distribute boxes of free food Wednesday morning, as part of a giveway from the United States Department of Agriculture. The boxes…
Iola’s Wesley United Methodist Church is sponsoring a food box giveaway starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The church is working in league with the United States Department of Agriculture to give away 900 boxes of…
Nine hundred boxes of produce were given out Monday morning in LaHarpe as part of a USDA-sponsored food giveaway program. The food came from Liberty Fruit Company and was handed out by volunteers to scores…
LAHARPE — Volunteers will hand out 900 boxes of fresh produce Monday to anyone and everyone who wants some. The food is being made available from Liberty Fruit Company and funded by the U.S. Department…
Barbara Leavitt gives away free produce at the Wesley United Methodist Church. She and others from the church received nine full skids of fruits and vegetables as part of ongoing efforts to battle increasing food…