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Gerry, age 78, has to choose every month between buying food and paying for prescription medications.
“I’m retired and on a fixed income,” she said. “Harvesters’ help makes a big difference.”
Gerry is not alone. Nearly one out of every ten people who turn to Harvesters’ network for emergency food assistance is a senior citizen. Just like Gerry, many of them are facing difficult choices between buying food and paying for basic necessities like medicine or medical care.
As the senior population grows, Harvesters is addressing needs of the elderly in our community.
Learn more about Harvesters’ efforts to end hunger in Greater Kansas City and how you can help.
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Plant A Row for the Hungry
Plant an extra row of fruits or vegetables in your garden this spring and donate the produce to Harvesters.
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Submit your story
Harvesters wants to hear from you: tell us your story about your experience with hunger or helping the hungry.
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Missouri Hunger Atlas
Examine food insecurity in Missouri with the University of Missouri's new Hunger Atlas. Listen to Karen Haren, Harvesters' president and CEO, speak about the atlas on KCUR 89.3 FM's Walt Bodine Show (scroll down to the March 5 air date).
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Request a Harvesters speaker
Sign up for a Harvesters speaker to make hunger an issue at your next group meeting. Whether it's your business breakfast club, a religious group or your child's sports team, helping the hungry is something everyone can do.
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