Homefront Heroes is a faith-based ministry called to reach unconnected military wives by providing them with discipleship, resources, and a supportive community to help them thrive amid the unique trials they face.

• Founded in 2019 by three military wives who identified a gap in support services
• Offers multiple support channels including social media, the Hope on the Homefront podcast, and Bible study curriculum
• Provides practical support through monthly "hope boxes" containing items for military wives experiencing trials
• Partners with organizations like Full Range Foundation to offer free counseling services
• Aims to combat the 80% divorce rate among combat military marriages through faith-based support
• Recently launched "Thrive Bible Study" - a 9-month curriculum designed to guide military wives through deployments
• Working to create remote employment opportunities specifically for military wives
• Currently serving almost 20,000 military wives worldwide
• Focusing on the "unseen struggles" of military spouses including career sacrifices, isolation, and reintegration challenges

To support Homefront Heroes, you can pray for military wives, partner financially, or volunteer at events like their upcoming Fort Riley block party on August 2nd. Visit homefrontheroes.org for more information.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas provides crucial support to families whose children need medical care, functioning as a home away from home where families can stay at no cost while remaining close to their hospitalized children. Their historic house offers eight private guest bedrooms, meals, transportation, and emotional support for families during difficult times.

• Supporting primarily families with newborns in neonatal intensive care, assisting approximately 100 families annually
• Housing families for as long as needed - their longest stay last year was 150 nights
• Providing all services at absolutely no cost to families already facing medical expenses
• Hosting their biggest fundraiser, the Viva Las Vegas Gala, on August 23rd with a goal of raising $160,000
• Offering multiple ways for people to help: collecting pop tabs, linking Dillon's Plus cards, shopping their Amazon wishlist, or rounding up at McDonald's

Visit rmhcneks.org for more information about the organization or to purchase gala tickets. Sponsorships for the event range from $250 to $5,000, and they welcome auction item donations until August 1st.

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The Food and Farm Council of Riley County and City of Manhattan serves as a network hub bringing together partners to address persistent food insecurity issues, reduce food waste, and support local farms. Riley County consistently ranks among the highest counties for food insecurity nationwide, with approximately 13-14% of residents affected and 2,700 people currently receiving SNAP benefits.

• Council consists of 15 volunteers who serve three-year terms with Vicki James as coordinator
• Goals include reducing food insecurity, minimizing food waste, and supporting local farms
• Riley County has consistently held the title as one of the highest food-insecure counties nationally
• One in six children and one in seven adults in Riley County are affected by hunger
• Recent federal legislation threatens significant cuts to SNAP funding
• Many funding cuts that were strategically planned for 2026-2027, after the midterm elections
• States may need to make funding differences to maintain SNAP benefits
• "Blessing Box Stock the Box Challenge" encourages groups to stock emergency food boxes
• Participating groups receive $100 to restock boxes again
• Power Produce program at Farmers Market educates children while providing fresh food access
• Volunteer opportunities and donations accepted through nourishtogether.org

For those interested in volunteering or donating, visit the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation website or nourishtogether.org, or email rileycountyfoodandfarmcouncil.com to get connected.

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