## Ozarks Food Harvest launches $60,000 GivingTuesday campaign Ozarks Food Harvest announced a fundraising goal of **$60,000** for this year’s GivingTuesday, aiming to provide essential meals for families across southwest Missouri struggling with hunger during the holiday season. The initiative supports the organization’s ongoing mission to distribute food to local pantries and community programs that serve residents in need. Donations collected on GivingTuesday will directly help fill food boxes and support partner agencies ensuring that more families can share a holiday meal. ### GivingTuesday and its impact GivingTuesday, observed annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, encourages charitable giving and community support worldwide. For Ozarks Food Harvest, it serves as a pivotal event to raise awareness about food insecurity and gather resources for their holiday and winter outreach efforts. > “Every dollar donated helps provide four meals for someone in need,” the organization noted, emphasizing the tangible impact of community support. Residents and supporters are encouraged to contribute online through Ozarks Food Harvest’s official website or by mailing donations directly to the food bank. *** *Author’s summary: Ozarks Food Harvest launched a $60,000 GivingTuesday drive to fight holiday hunger in southwest Missouri, with each dollar providing four meals to those in need.*

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The Joplin Globe — 2025-11-28