Helping people overcome obstacles
WHO WE ARE
Hope Alliance of Missouri is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to serve and empower those in our community impacted by lack of resources.
The Friday Backpack Program provides local school children with bags filled with kid-friendly, nutritious food. The food is packed in non-descript bags and given to the children every Friday so that they have food to eat over the weekend.
Studies have shown that children in food insecure homes achieve less at school than their better fed counterparts.
This is a confidential program.
Abundant Blessings resource center was started in 2018 and this year we expect to serve nearly 1,000 individuals. Approximately 60% of those served are involved with foster care and the remaining 40% are referred by organizations such as Parents As Teachers, WIC, GRACE, Compass Health or other entities.
In 2023, Hope Alliance of Missouri was working to raise funds through grants and other fundraisers to hire our first staff person that would help to operate Abundant Blessings as well as provide more community outreach for both of our programs. The Board leadership has determined that this level of commitment is beyond what Hope Alliance of Missouri is capable of sustaining. After conversations with local organizations, we are happy to announce that Abundant Blessings will continue operating as a new program of Four Rivers Community Health Center. Four Rivers CHC continues to adapt and grow to meet the needs of the rural communities within the region. Learn more about this exciting transition here.