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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Missouri Senate has given first-round approval to a measure that would reinstate tax credits for donations to pregnancy centers, child crisis nurseries and food pantries.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Thanksgiving was nearly canceled at a Southwest Missouri food pantry.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Tiger Pantry will help Mizzou students and faculty members who are low on cash.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  The holidays are right around the corner and it's the busiest time of year for local food banks.

Friday, September 30, 2011  The kickoff party started bright and early Friday morning and runs through 8 o'clock Friday night.

Monday, November 22, 2010  A federal report indicates that more Missourians are going hungry.

Friday, March 19, 2010  A donation of 20 tons of food was made to Kansas City’s largest food pantry Harvesters on Thursday.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  The recession has forced hundreds of mid-Missouri families to turn to area food pantries to get by. But what about those families' pets? Are they being fed and cared for when money is tight? Two Eldon veterinarians just might have the answer to that question.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  Colorado food bank offering to take some sting out of pricey gluten-free diets

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  If you donate to a food pantry you can get a tax break.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  A 2007 law allows people and businesses who donate food or money to Missouri food banks to claim a tax credit.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009  The Missouri Food Bank Association says demand at some pantries has risen by as much as 44 percent this year.