Kindness Saint Joseph extends student essay deadline to Nov. 21
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Noyes Home for Children’s Kindness Saint Joseph initiative has extended the deadline for essays to the end of the week.
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United Way to kickstart ‘7 Days of Caring’ Meal Kit assembly effort
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is calling for volunteers to assist with putting together thousands of shelf-stable Meal Kits for local households in need.
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Local organization tackles food insecurity in the community
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — One local business distributes fresh food from local stores to over 1,800 people each week, in an effort to meet the challenges of hunger throughout the community.
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Missourians to get full SNAP benefits following deal to end shutdown
The Missouri Department of Social Services has started working to get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients their benefits after the president signed legislation ending the federal government shutdown.
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InterServ shares long-term effects of government shutdown on services
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Despite the congressional vote to approve a spending bill and end the government shutdown, local agencies like InterServ are grappling with its lasting effects, including a 75% reduction in federal funding, forcing significant changes to its operations.
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First responders in Cameron hosting food driveÂ
CAMERON, Mo. (KQTV) — First responders in Cameron are hosting a food drive to give back to those in need in their area.
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‘It’s dire:’ Bartlett Center grapples with funding emergency as cuts threaten organization
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Every morning begins with a glimmer of hope for LaTonya Williams, executive director of the Bartlett Center, as she carries out the first of daily searches for potential grant opportunities.
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Salvation Army looks for helping hands this holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â It is almost time to ring in the holiday season, and there is no better way than helping the Salvation Army.
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Missouri receives partial SNAP benefits for November
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Missouri SNAP benefits have been a constant cause of concern throughout November.
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Behavioral healthcare expert explains men’s mental health epidemic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â According to the Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Behavioral Health, out of nearly 74,000 Missourians who received mental health treatment, 47.8% of them were male.
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AFL-CIO Community Services seeking Adopt-A-Family volunteers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The AFL-CIO Community Services is seeking volunteers for opportunities to help with its Adopt-A-Family program.
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InterServ sees funding slashed due to government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Interfaith Community Services, Inc. (InterServ) announced the alteration of its services to seniors and adjusted operational hours at its Community Center.
Continue Reading AFL-CIO Adopt-A-Family applications to open for ‘adopters’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — AFL-CIO Community Serves announced when the community can begin adopting families for its annual Adopt-A-Family program.
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Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Salvation Army is set to kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign at stores around St. Joseph.
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AFL-CIO sees influx of Adopt-a-Family applications
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â The AFL-CIO Community Services’ annual Adopt-a-Family Christmas program is back for its 43rd year, and it’s seen an increase in applications this year, compared to others.
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Campus Cupboard at MoWest helps students stay fed and focused through tough times Â
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — College can be stressful enough — classes, exams and everything in between. For some students at Missouri Western State University, there’s an added worry: not having enough food or basic necessities.
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United Way receives $100K donation in response to SNAP benefit suspension
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph has received a $100,000 grant from Mosaic Life Care and the Mosaic Life Care Foundation to assist with food insecurity in the community.
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Second Harvest expects high turnout at Turkey Registration amid government shutdown
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Second Harvest Community Food Bank is expecting a high turnout at its 15th Annual Turkey Day Registration event.
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Kids Win Missouri helps St. Joseph children
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) —Â Â Parents have struggled finding childcare for their children, nationally.
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With temperatures dropping, emergency warming centers are now opened in St. Joseph.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Three St. Joseph social services organizations serve as emergency warming centers for the city.
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United Way to celebrate conclusion of its 2025 Campaign
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The United Way of Greater St. Joseph invites the community to join in celebrating the conclusion of its 2025 Campaign.
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Northwest Health Services to host mobile flu shot clinic
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Health Services invites the St. Joseph community to its mobile flu shot clinic.
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Local food banks rejoice following SNAP reinstatement, government remains shut down
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — “For every meal that a food bank serves, SNAP serves nine meals,” CEO of Second Harvest Community Food Bank Chad Higdon said.
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Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
BOSTON (AP) — Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must to continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown.
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Girl Scouts lead community service parade to collect donations for locals in need
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The community is invited to line the route and support local Girl Scouts during a community-service parade.
Continue Reading United Way provides list of warming centers amid fall weather cool down
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The United Way of Greater St. Joseph has released a list of warming centers and emergency warming centers in the community.
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Missouri says WIC program will continue in November despite shutdown
Special benefits for low-income mothers are safe for now, despite the ongoing federal shutdown, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced Wednesday.
Continue Reading United Way hosts first meal kit volunteer session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — With SNAP suspensions potentially coming into play at the beginning of November, United Way kicked off its first Caring Connection volunteer session.
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Pregnancy Resource Center receives supply of baby food
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Pregnancy Resource Center announced it has received a supply of baby food from the Convoy of Hope.Â
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Pivotal Point Thrift Shoppe to host Trunk-or-Treat
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local non-profit is highlighting its thrift store while providing a fun event for kids in the St. Joseph community.
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