Baked beans? Toasted ravioli? You bet! Those are the go-to side dishes in Missouri and Kansas, and they’re about to become your new guilty pleasures. Let’s be real, turkey and mashed potatoes ...
Read More »Spring is great time to add more fruits and vegetables to diet
Spring is a great time to focus on healthy eating as locally grown fruits and vegetables start becoming available. “Of course, fresh produce is available year-round in many stores, but in-season fruits ...
Read More »Goya Foods owner donates ready-to-serve meals to train derailment region
Goya Foods’ Christian owner, Robert Unanue, has responded to the train derailment crisis by providing a huge aid package for the people East Palestine, Ohio. The Hispanic-owned company, which was the target ...
Read More »Economy impairs ministries providing Thanksgiving meals
High inflation and a slow economy are making it harder for local shelters to feed the needy this Thanksgiving. Shelter KC, which will serve nearly 4,000 meals this week, is feeling the ...
Read More »Veterans can enjoy these food discounts Friday
A number of restaurants will offer discounts to former service members this Friday in honor of Veterans Day. Among the special food deals: 7-Eleven: Ex-Service members get a free Quart-Pound Big Bite ...
Read More »5 ways to stay balanced during the busy holiday season
As bright and joyful as the holiday season can be, the hustle and bustle of the season can also leave people feeling overwhelmed. Remembering to slow down and find ways to maintain ...
Read More »Missouri Republicans extend food assistance to kids all summer
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has been helping families in need during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Through the Summer Food Service Program, hundreds of thousands of meals have ...
Read More »Church distributes more than 40,000 Christmas meals
Christmas was brighter for many Joplin, Mo. families, thanks to volunteers at Hope City Church, who packed meals for those less fortunate. “In a season where it can be easy to give ...
Read More »Trump campaign donates meals to hardest-hit areas
President Trump’s election campaign is anonymously donating meals to hospitals in areas that are the hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak. It has been placing orders with local restaurants in New York, ...
Read More »Famous chefs to prepare meals for local homeless
City Union Mission will become a four-star restaurant Tuesday with a little help from some famous local chefs. On March 24, Michael Smith and his team from the Farina and Extra Virgin restaurants will prepare a ...
Read More »Los Angeles Angels manager uses influence to help those less fortunate
Across the nation baseball teams are in training camp. While the number of wins is always at the top of their priorities, many players and managers view the upcoming season as an ...
Read More »City Union kicks off campaign to aid homeless
City Union Mission kicks off its annual CELEBRATE HOPE: Reach Out to Kansas City’s Poor or Homeless campaign October 1. The organization is a leading provider of programs and services, assisting homeless and disadvantaged people ...
Read More »The Art of the Potluck: A guide for the 21st Century
As fall gets into full swing, so does the season of the potluck. The period of October through January is becoming known as America’s newest season built around the tradition of gatherings ...
Read More »Topeka Rescue Mission facing possible closure due to financial shortfall
In a news release today, Topeka Rescue Mission (TRM), says it is facing possible closure after over 65 years of serving homeless and impoverished men, women and children in the Topeka area. ...
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