Stories of Hunger

Mike’s worked his whole life; for the last 24 years, he had a construction job, that provided a nice life for him and his wife, Janet. That changed in May…

The holiday season is often exciting and hopeful, with families eager to celebrate together. But for Tracy, this year the holidays are bringing more worry than anything. Tracy’s husband is…

At a senior hunger mobile distribution in Charleston, Ray was first in line. A volunteer had informed him about the event, and he hoped to receive items that were easy…

Holly’s life has changed quite a bit over the past several years. She began raising her grandson, Shawn, now 7, when he was born. A year later, Holly’s mother was…

There is not a grocery store, not even a gas station, in Wyatt, a small community in Mississippi County, where Gerard and Jenn live. “We live in the country ……

Carissa’s life changed a lot in a year. Her husband passed away, and then she lost her car and her job. Now a single mother of two, she said she’s…

An Army veteran, James has spent most of his life in Cape Girardeau County. With his children grown and moved away, it’s just he and his wife, who do their…

Tunisia said she’s been dodging the curveballs life has tossed her way ever since she can remember. The most significant may have been a life-altering car accident that caused severe…

Small but strong is how you could describe Williamsville, a small town in Southeast Missouri with a population of about 336 people. Shelia grew up in the town and worked…

Laquita lives on a fixed income, which itself has been challenging with rising food prices, but now she has more mouths to feed. She said she’s been raising her oldest…