Mar 10, 2026 | Featured, In the News, Inspiration, Meals of Hope Information, Meals of Hope News, Uncategorized
Hunger in Southwest Florida doesn’t look the same as it did a few years ago. Grocery costs are still elevated. Federal food assistance programs face growing uncertainty. And more working families are relying on local support longer than they expected to.
Meals of Hope has been watching these shifts closely, and building accordingly.
Last month, WINK News visited our new 18,000-square-foot distribution center in Naples as part of their year-round WINK Feeds Families initiative. What they found was an organization that has significantly grown its capacity. Not for the sake of growth, but because the community keeps asking more of it.
15 PANTRIES. 4,000 FAMILIES. EVERY WEEK.
Meals of Hope President and CEO Stephen Popper gave WINK News a firsthand look at what the new facility makes possible. Today, the organization operates 15 weekly food pantries across Collier and Lee County, serving approximately 4,000 families each week. That kind of reach requires serious infrastructure.
The new facility includes more than 9,000 square feet of refrigerated space. Enough to store large quantities of fresh produce, frozen protein, and canned goods, not just for Meals of Hope’s own pantry network, but for other community pantry operators in the region as well. The freezers alone hold close to two full truckloads of frozen chicken at a time.
For families coming through the pantries, it means more variety, more fresh food, and more consistency week to week.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT
None of this works without volunteers. WINK News spoke with Bob Stewart, a food pantry volunteer who described a recent Monday serving roughly 320 families. Most of them are working people who simply don’t earn enough to cover everything.
“Volunteers are the lifeblood, honestly, of what we do,” Popper told WINK. It’s a sentiment that runs through everything at Meals of Hope. The recognition that infrastructure matters, but people power it.”
WHAT’S COMING NEXT
The new facility is one piece of a larger picture. Meals of Hope has now raised $2.8 million toward its $4.5 million Hunger to Hope Campaign, funding the long-term infrastructure behind this work. Your Neighborhood Pantry, recently launched through a grant with the Collier County Foundation, takes that commitment directly into the community as a mobile pantry where neighbors can walk through and choose the food their families actually need.
The mission hasn’t changed. The tools to carry it out just keep getting stronger.
Watch the full WINK News segment here.
To get involved or support the Hunger to Hope Campaign.
Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Southwest Florida charities and volunteers work together to ensure no one faces the season alone or empty-handed
Courtesy of Florida Weekly Fort Myers
For many families, the holidays bring both joy and anxiety — a season of giving that can quickly strain already-tight budgets. Between gift lists, grocery bills and holiday décor, the pressure to make the season “merry and bright” can feel overwhelming. But volunteers and local Southwest Florida organizations and community programs are stepping in to help, reminding residents that the holidays don’t have to be expensive to be meaningful and to provide much needed resources, especially food assistance.
Solutions Money Management Founder and Lead Financial Advisor Michael Conticelli, who serves clients in Southwest Florida, says he does provide guidance with families who want the perfect holiday albeit money might be tight.
“Even those who aren’t necessarily struggling can celebrate without spending beyond their means,” according to Conticelli. “A few ideas I’ve shared with clients and try to follow myself include planning experiences over things. One of my favorite photos is of my two boys, about 20 years ago, running down the beach on Christmas Day in Santa hats. It was a beautiful day, and that simple moment is one of the best holiday memories.”
Conticelli also advises clients to set spending limits that feel right, not arbitrary budgets. “This applies year-round. Priorities are important here. Decide what matters most. Maybe it’s a big, wonderful meal but modest gifts, or bigger gifts but simple decorations,” he believes. “The goal is to be intentional with your spending. Start next year’s holiday fund in January. Even a small amount regularly makes the next holiday season easier. Don’t aim to just spend less, but to spend better.”
A gifting tradition Conticelli started with his wife Cheryle their first Christmas as kept the focus on meaning rather than materialism. “We gave each of our boys three gifts inspired by the three wise men. It became a simple tradition that helped us teach gratitude and perspective, and it’s something we’ve carried through every holiday since,” he describes.
For holiday events, Conticelli suggests celebrating what’s free and local. “Create fun times and memories without big bills,” he said. Many cities from Cape Coral to Naples have a free tree lighting celebration and lighting of the menorah for Hanukkah to help residents get into the holiday spirit.
Even as families look for ways to stretch their dollars, thousands of neighbors face the ongoing reality of food scarcity. Community groups and volunteers are meeting that need, providing meals and resources during the holidays — and long after the decorations come down.
According to Community Cooperative & Meals on Wheels of SWFL Chief Executive Officer & President Stefanie Ink Edwards, the need for providing food assistance has never been greater.
“One in seven Floridians and one in five children face hunger daily. In Southwest Florida alone, more than 46,000 children are food insecure,” she conveys. “At Community Cooperative, we know the power of what’s possible when a community comes together. Whether you give, volunteer, or host a food drive, your support directly changes lives. Together, we can ensure no child, senior or family goes hungry.”
Community Cooperative has remained steadfast in its mission to end hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida through a network of innovative programs including Meals on Wheels of Southwest Florida, its Community Café, its Mobile Food Pantries, Market on Wheels, and its newest initiatives like Market on Demand and the Mobile Hot Food program.
“Every day, we’re meeting people where they are with food, compassion and a path toward stability,” she said. “Rising costs, inflation and lingering impacts from hurricanes have pushed many families and seniors to the breaking point. We’re seeing more first-time visitors than ever – people who never imagined they’d need help putting food on the table.”
Edwards reflects that seniors on fixed incomes are choosing between medication and meals, and working parents are struggling despite full-time jobs. “The demand for food and essential services is at an all-time high, and our team is responding with compassion, innovation in our programs, and unwavering commitment to offer hope,” she adds.
This holiday season Edwards offers advice to families struggling to afford food, holiday décor, gifts or clothing.
“First, know this, you are not alone. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness, it’s an act of courage and there are so many organizations out there to help,” she continues. “We encourage families to embrace the heart of the season, togetherness. Simple and cost-effective traditions and shared moments often create the most meaningful memories. And when possible, connect with organizations like ours for help with food, clothing and even holiday support.”
The holidays are one of the most meaningful times at Community Cooperative. “Through programs like our Full Plates Project for Thanksgiving and Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Senior for Christmas, we ensure that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can experience the joy and dignity of the holiday season,” Edwards described. “Volunteers help us serve meals, sponsor families, and host food drives, creating a beautiful reminder of what makes this community so special, people coming together to care for one another.”
Cape Coral resident and Optavia Health Coach Kelly Thomas, who has been a multi-year volunteer for Naples-based Meals of Hope’s Holidays without Hunger event explains her family was introduced to this serving opportunity more than 10 years ago through her then homeschool community at Classical Christian Academy.
“We volunteered four years in the Meals of Hope’s Holidays Without Hunger Event at the Lee Civic Center after being introduced us to this beautiful event and organization’s mission to provide meals for the less fortunate,” Thomas recalls. “The event is so fun and incredibly heartwarming. It truly ignites the Christmas spirit and captures teamwork at its best with a friendly ‘beat the bell’ competition as teams hustle in meal assembly lines for points with every box collectively packed, sealed and ready to be shipped.”
Thomas believes the calling and needs to help others is just as great every year because there will always be people who need others to rise up and lend a hand.
“It’s our duty and privilege to help those less fortunate,” Thomas affirmed. “Our family continues to be called every year to help families in need with this particular cause mostly because we are a Catholic family rooted in Christ and strive to help the poor and hungry with this type of servant heart work. And what better time than the holidays to be charitable with our time and generosity.”
The City of Naples has officially recognized Meals of Hope’s impact with a proclamation naming November 2025 as Meals of Hope Month, according to the organization’s website. “This reflects our commitment to hunger relief, including the 13.6 million meals we distributed in 2024,” as noted on the site.
Dietician Gisela Bouvier, CEO & Founder at Gisela Bouvier Nutrition, based in Punta Gorda, Florida, recommends ways to save money at the grocery store this holiday season including using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a cost savings tool.
“If unsure what to cook for the holiday or having minimal ingredients left in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, use AI to help you create different recipe and meal ideas,” Bouvier suggests.
Be prepared to adapt your menu, Bouvier cautions. “Buying canned or frozen produce can help you save money. For example: If your recipe calls for cooked tomatoes, consider buying canned tomatoes or frozen green beans instead of fresh,” she describes. “Whether you’re making the entire holiday meal or just one item, going to the store with a list and only purchasing the items you need will help save on the total bill.”
She also suggests knowing how to find additional savings through coupon and reimbursement apps to save money or get cash back. Publix offers its BOGOs and has digital coupons available for additional savings.
“If you are seeking particular ingredients for your holiday meals, don’t be afraid to shop around – search which stores may have your items at more affordable prices,” Bouvier adds.
When preparing the holiday meals, Conticelli recommends cooking for the right number of people, not the refrigerator. “We love holiday leftovers, but most families buy enough food for 10 when they’re feeding five. A smaller, well-planned meal saves money and avoids waste,” he outlines. “Plan it when you’re full. No one wants ‘leftovers of leftovers’ on day three.”
Saving money is one way to ease the stress of the season — but for those in a position to give, the holidays also offer a chance to make a difference. Local organizations are collecting turkeys, canned goods and gift items to help neighbors who might otherwise go without.
This holiday season, there are ways individuals can help alongside numerous community organizations that are helping those in need including the Gladiolus Pantry located in Fort Myers, which has a mission to reduce hunger by providing healthy, nutritious food while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Director and Founder of Gladiolus Food Pantry Miriam Ortiz said she is witnessing an increase in food necessities in the community compared to past years and her organization
“Other pantries have been closing in the surrounding community due to the government shut down. Without food donations we are barely able to keep up with the increased demand ourselves,” she adds. “Our pantry is in need of food donations due to the increased volume of people that are suffering from food scarcity.”
Stepping up to ensure community members have the items for a fruitful holiday season is a key initiative for Gladiolus Food Pantry. “We do special events for Thanksgiving and Christmas for our local community. We hand out a turkey and all the fixings to those that do not have the means to secure a thanksgiving dinner for their family,” she continues. “For Christmas we hand out toys to those in need of gifts for their children.”
Another way to help is by supporting the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida in its first ever Thanksgiving turkey and ham drive through Nov. 20.
“This year we are hosting our first-ever Thanksgiving Turkey & Ham Drive, now through November 20. The community can drop off frozen turkeys or hams at our Fort Myers or Naples locations, and monetary donations are deeply appreciated through our online campaign,” said Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida’s Director of Communication & Marketing Irma C. Lancaster. “Every contribution helps make a family’s table a little fuller this holiday season, especially for those struggling due to the ongoing shutdown.”
Harry Chapin Food Bank’s mission is to lead its community in the fight to end hunger by serving children, families, seniors, and individuals across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties, ensuring that no neighbor goes hungry.
“This year, our focus is on helping families meet their most essential need, food. Anyone in need of assistance can visit harrychapinfoodbank.org/food-locator to find nearby pantries and mobile distributions,” Lancaster says. “We want families to know that they are not alone and that help is available.”
Each donation — whether a turkey, a toy or a few dollars — helps fill a neighbor’s table and bring warmth, comfort and connection to homes that might otherwise go without.
“We’re here to lift one another up especially during the holiday seasons,” Edwards added.
RESOURCES:
Community Cooperative & Meals on Wheels of SWFL
Gladiolus Food Pantry:
- Website: gladiolusfoodpantry.org/
- Accepting food donations Mondays & Tuesdays from 9am-3pm and Wednesdays from 9am-6pm.
- Address: 10511 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33908
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
- Website: harrychapinfoodbank.org/
- Accepting donated turkeys and ham for Thanksgiving drive through Nov. 20th.
- Address: 3760 Fowler Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901-0930
- Address: 3940 Prospect Ave., #101, Naples, FL 34104-3745
Meals of Hope
Oct 9, 2025 | Featured, In the News, Meals of Hope Information, Meals of Hope News, Uncategorized
SNAP Benefits Cut: What It Means for Families, And How Meals of Hope Is Responding
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (commonly called the “Big, Beautiful Bill”) into law. While it included major tax cuts, the legislation also enacted the largest SNAP benefits cut in U.S. history, implementing sweeping changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) serves over 42 million people as of March 2025. Here are some of the changes under the new law:
- SNAP funding is reduced by roughly $186 billion over the next decade, slashing 20% of federal assistance.
- Eligibility rules tighten with expanded work requirements for people up to age 64, including adults aged 55–64 and parents of older children.
- Exemptions have been removed for veterans, homeless individuals, and young adults leaving foster care.
- Starting in 2028, states will cover up to 75% of administrative costs of SNAP, plus a share of food benefit costs if error rates exceed 6%, which will likely cause states to eliminate SNAP benefits for citizens.
How Families Will Be Impacted By SNAP Benefits Cuts
According to the Urban Institute, about 22.3 million families, including 3.5 million working households, will lose at least some SNAP benefits. Of those, 5.3 million families will lose at least $25 monthly, averaging a $146 monthly cut.
The impact reaches:
- Working parents who may have trouble meeting stricter reporting rules
- Older adults and seniors on fixed incomes
- Children who depend on SNAP partly to qualify for school and summer meal programs
Already, state officials warn that preemptive benefit reductions and administrative delays could begin before the official 2028 deadline.
The Local Reality of SNAP Benefits Cuts
For families, these changes often translate to skipped meals, reliance on cheaper, less nutritious food, and mounting financial pressure. The economic impact doesn’t stop there; each SNAP dollar typically generates $1.54 in local economic activity, meaning local grocers, farms, and producers will also feel the strain.
As government support shrinks, nonprofits and food banks are bracing for increased demand and preparing to respond.
Meals of Hope Support in Action
At Meals of Hope, we’re planning on meeting the moment. Here’s what our support looks like:
- Our 15+ mobile and fixed food pantries serve more than 4,000 families every week across Southwest Florida. These locations provide access to fresh produce, pantry staples, proteins, and our packed meals. Our mobile food pantries bring food directly into neighborhoods where transportation is limited.
- We’ve packed over 100 million meals at meal packing events across the country, and we’re ramping up efforts to meet growing demand. Our meal packing events bring together volunteers of all ages, creating fast-paced, hands-on opportunities to fight hunger.
- Partnerships power everything we do. From local schools and faith groups to corporate sponsors and business owners, these relationships help us fund events, stock pantries, and expand access to food. Whether it’s hosting a meal-packing event, sponsoring mobile pantry stops, or helping us reach underserved areas, our partners make a direct, lasting impact.
Our mission is simple: feed families in need, no matter the policy climate. And with every packed meal and every helping hand, we’re doing just that.
Why Your Help Matters Now
These SNAP benefit cuts reduces food assistance AND puts more pressure on communities to fill the gap. The responsibility to keep families fed is shifting to local organizations, and we’re ready to lead the charge.
Here’s how you can help:
- Donate: Just a little over a quarter covers one meal. Every contribution helps provide food for children, seniors, and working families.
- Volunteer: Help pack meals, stock shelves, or support one of our mobile pantry distributions. Whether you’re coming as an individual or bringing a team, we’ll put you to good use.
- Partner: Businesses and organizations should consider hosting a meal-packing event. We handle the logistics, you get to make a hands-on impact in your own community.
Your support helps us stay steady, responsive, and effective, even as national programs pull back. Together, we can reach more people with nutritious food and a message of hope.
Let’s Feed Families in Need
The policies may change. The need may grow. But our mission hasn’t. At Meals of Hope, we believe no child should go to bed hungry. Every parent deserves the dignity of providing for their family. And when neighbors come together, real change is possible. If SNAP benefit cuts leave families with fewer resources and emptier plates, we’ll be there with healthy meals, helping hands, and a community that cares.
And if you’re looking for a way to make an even bigger impact, Meals of Hope supports and offers franchise opportunities for people who want to bring this mission to their own community. When you lead a local effort, the impact doesn’t stop with the meals. It grows, connecting more families, volunteers, and partners in the fight against hunger. Learn more here.
Jul 21, 2025 | Featured, In the News, Meals of Hope Information, Meals of Hope News, Uncategorized
In many homes, summer means more light, more movement, and more time together. But for families facing food insecurity, it also brings pressure, especially when access to summer meals for kids disappears as school meal programs end. When the school year ends, so do the breakfast and lunch programs that fill two of a child’s daily meals. That gap is real, and for millions of children, it can mean long hours without enough to eat.
During the school year, over 20 million students across the country depend on free or reduced-price meals provided through their schools (Feeding America). These meals are often the most reliable source of nutrition a child receives. When summer break arrives, parents are left to replace those meals, often without the time, income, or resources to do so.
That need is what drives the work of Meals of Hope every summer. Our mission is not seasonal, but summer brings sharper urgency. We respond by expanding food access where it’s needed most and removing as many barriers as possible
SUMMER HUNGER LOOKS DIFFERENT
Hunger in the summer isn’t as visible as it is in December fundraising drives. It hides in plain sight, behind kids hanging out at rec centers, teens skipping meals without saying why, and families turning down summer camps because they can’t cover snacks.
Parents aren’t always reaching out for help. Many don’t know where to go. Others worry about stigma. But when we bring food to the places they already are, rec centers, faith groups, housing communities, we remove the friction. The help becomes part of the day instead of a separate task.
HOW MEALS OF HOPE WORKS IN THE SUMMER
Our approach is simple: get food to kids as directly as possible. That means scaling up three key strategies during the summer months:
Mobile Pantries
Mobile food pantries travel into neighborhoods with high food insecurity. These pantries are stocked with a mix of shelf-stable items and fresh produce when available. By coming directly to the communities we serve, we reduce the transportation barrier that often limits access.
Community-Based Distributions
We work with trusted partners like churches, recreation centers, housing organizations, and schools to host food distributions throughout the summer months. These locations are familiar to families and often serve other community needs, making it easier for parents and children to attend without stigma.
Meal Packing Programs
Volunteers from all walks of life come together at meal packing events to prepare thousands of meals in a short time. These shelf-stable meal packs are designed for efficiency, nutrition, and long-term storage. Most are distributed locally, staying within the regions where they’re packed.
Each of these approaches works because we build them on trust, consistency, and community input. Rather than asking families to navigate complex systems, we simplify the experience by bringing food directly to the people who need it.
WORKING ALONGSIDE SUMMER EBT AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS
We also support families in navigating additional summer meal resources. When available, programs like summer EBT benefits help families stretch their food budgets. While not all states or families are eligible, we encourage those who qualify to use these programs alongside Meals of Hope’s services. By combining public and nonprofit resources, we strengthen the safety net.
A CHILD’S SUMMER SHOULD NOT BE DEFINED BY HUNGER
The goal of our summer programs is not just to deliver food. It’s to protect a child’s chance to have a healthy, active, and joyful summer. When children are well-fed, they can learn, move, and participate fully in the world around them. They are more likely to thrive, not just survive.
At Meals of Hope, we believe hunger has no place in a child’s life, no matter the season.
WHAT MAKES THIS WORK POSSIBLE
Meals of Hope relies on the people behind the mission. Volunteers who give their time. Donors who provide financial support. Partners who open their doors and share their spaces. This collective effort is what powers every meal distributed.
Every packed box. Every restocked truck. Every pantry stop. None of it happens without individuals and communities stepping up.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
If you’re looking for a way to support children and families this summer, there are several ways to make a real impact:
- Volunteer at a meal packing event. These are efficient, hands-on, and open to people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Host a food distribution site if you manage a school, church, or community center.
- Donate to fund meal ingredients, transportation, and logistical costs.
- Share information about food access programs with families in your network.
You don’t have to do everything. Doing one thing makes a difference.
THIS SUMMER, SHOW UP WHERE IT MATTERS
Hunger is not loud. It doesn’t always announce itself. It can look like a quiet child, a skipped lunch, or an empty pantry. But it is real, and it doesn’t take the summer off.
Meals of Hope is here for that reason. We’re present in the neighborhoods where help is needed. We’re working with the people who live there. And we’re building programs that not only feed kids, but also respect and support their families.
This work continues because it has to. Because meals can’t wait until September. Because summer should be a time for growth, not for going without.
Let’s make sure every child has what they need to enjoy summer fully. Join us. Support summer meals for kids by donating, volunteering, or sharing resources with your community.
May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
National Volunteer Week
Each April, we pause to recognize one of the most powerful forces for good in our communities: Volunteers.
First established in 1974, is more than just a week on the calendar. It’s a celebration of the compassion, generosity, and selflessness that lives in people who step up, not for recognition, but to make a difference.
At Meals of Hope, we know the power of volunteers firsthand. In fact, we exist because of them.
Since our founding in 2007, over 250,000 volunteers have come together at our meal-packing events across the country, and the impact has been staggering. Together, we’ve packed and distributed over 100 million meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity both in the United States and around the world.
These are not just numbers—they represent real people helping real people. Parents bringing their kids to teach them about giving back. Coworkers stepping away from their desks to bond over a shared mission. Community groups, sports teams, churches, and schools all showing up with energy and heart.
What makes these events so special isn’t just the meals packed, it’s the connection. The laughter, the music, the sense of purpose. In just a couple of hours, strangers become teammates, and teammates become change makers.
This week, and every week, we are deeply grateful.
To our volunteers past and present: thank you. Your commitment fuels everything we do. You’re not just helping us fight hunger, you’re proving that when communities come together, hope grows stronger.
Happy National Volunteer Week, and here’s to the next 250,000.
Apr 4, 2025 | Featured, In the News, Meals of Hope News, Uncategorized
Courtesy of The Brookings Register
South Dakota FFA Association
BROOKINGS — The South Dakota FFA Association will host the 97th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 3-5 at the Dacotah Bank Center and South Dakota State University’s campus.
The convention, with the theme of “Never Settle,” will be led by the state FFA officers include President Maya Howard, Miller; Vice President Raul Berrones Pedraza, Milbank; Secretary Ethan Hendricks, Rapid City; Treasurer Bailey Weegar, Viborg-Hurley; and Reporter Hailey Kizer, Howard. The state FFA Convention is like the “state championship” of FFA, that highlights the successes of South Dakota’s FFA members.
Throughout the three-day convention, over 2,000 FFA members, advisers and guests will:
- Participate in a Career Carnival with exhibits from 55 ag industry leaders and colleges
- Package 55,000 meals for Meals of Hope, which will be provided to Feeding South Dakota
- Attend leadership workshops hosted by First Dakota National Bank, the Agtegra Innovations Center, South Dakota Agriculture & Rural Leadership, South Dakota Beef Industry Council, Field Reveal, USDA Risk Management, Farm Credit Services of America, National FFA officer Jack Lingenfelter, National FFA Alumni, Ag Ed Ambassadors, and Caleb Weiland, former FFA member.
- Showcase agricultural skills by competing in hands-on career development events in agricultural business management, agricultural technology and mechanical systems, agronomy, dairy cattle evaluation, floriculture, food science and technology, horse evaluation, livestock evaluation, meats evaluation and technology, milk quality and products, natural resources, nursery/landscape, range plant identification and veterinary science.
Four award sessions — Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening, and Saturday morning — will include:
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- Bestowing the State FFA Degree on 324 members, the highest degree of members in South Dakota FFA
- Recognizing outstanding FFA members for their Supervised Agriculture Experience projects in the STARS Pageant (Star Greenhand, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, Star in Agricultural Placement, and Star Farmer) and proficiency awards
- Awarding scholarships to graduating seniors and postsecondary students studying agriculture
- Hearing inspiring messages from state FFA officers, National FFA Southern Region Vice President Jack Lingenfelter of Georgia, and keynote speaker Melvin Adams
- Commending members for their success in agricultural career development events, as they advance to national competition in Indianapolis this fall
- Honoring supporters with the Honorary State FFA Degree and Distinguished Service awards
- Thanking past state FFA officers and the FFA Foundation board
- Celebrate the South Dakota FFA Family of the Year, the Mary and late Myron Williams family, from Wall.
- Recognizing FFA chapters that have demonstrated outstanding involvement in building leaders, growing communities and strengthening agriculture with the National Chapter award
- Installing the 2025-26 state FFA officers and ambassadors
Together, we can make a difference. If you’re attending the South Dakota FFA Convention or live nearby, come lend a hand and help Meals of Hope bring hope to the table—one meal at a time.
Can’t make this one? Explore ways to get involved in the fight against food insecurity with Meals of Hope today!
