In this episode, Rob Harter is joined by Eric Hodel, CEO of Midwest Food Bank, to discuss how his organization is tackling food insecurity on both a national and international scale. Midwest Food Bank has grown to serve 23 states in the U.S., multiple countries, and provide disaster relief—all with a highly efficient distribution model and a dedicated volunteer base.

-The root causes of food insecurity and how nonprofits can address them

-How Midwest Food Bank is able to distribute over $500 million worth of food annually

-The role of technology and logistics in efficient food distribution

-Why collaboration among nonprofits is key to creating sustainable solutions

-How volunteers play a crucial role in making large-scale food distribution possible

Eric also shares insights on disaster relief efforts and how Midwest Food Bank has expanded its mission beyond the U.S. to impact communities in Haiti and East Africa.

*Midwest Food Bank – Supporting food pantries and disaster relief efforts

*Tender Mercies Program – Nutritional meal packs distributed globally

*DonorBox – Helping nonprofits maximize their impact with user-friendly donation forms and secure fundraising solutions.

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