Health and Nutrition Services

Making the Mission: The Vital Role of Volunteers 

May 2, 2025

By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff  A natural part of human development is the innate desire to seek purpose – to find meaning in life. For Catholics, the search for individual fulfillment is…

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Partnering for a Healthier Tomorrow: CCCNMO & MU Extension  

April 4, 2025

By: Jullia Fox   At Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO), we are privileged to work alongside numerous dedicated community partners who help us fulfill our mission of serving…

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Feeding the Hungry: Innovations in Nutrition and Health 

February 17, 2025

Chelsea Robbins  As we enter 2025, it’s clear that the fight against hunger and malnutrition is not just about feeding people—it’s about creating lasting solutions that empower individuals, families, and…

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Happy Arthritis Awareness Month! | The Catholic Missourian

May 24, 2024

By Diane Elam Did you know that arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States? It affects millions of people, but the good news is that there…

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Resource Fair marks Catholic Charities Food Pantry second anniversary.

April 2, 2024

By Jennifer Hudson To address the growing needs of mid-Missourians, community organizations and local collaborators are strengthening relationships to provide essential support and resources. The Catholic Charities Food Pantry serves…

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Pumpkin leaves ― The overshadowed vegetable

October 17, 2023

Encounter at Catholic Charities Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 7:05 pm By Judith Mutamba October is a special month for those of us in Missouri. As the weather changes from warm to cool…

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A Call to Serve and Save Lives

July 21, 2023

By Judith Mutamba You may know that cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of premature death in the USA and, indeed, across counties in Missouri. Common cases of cardiovascular…

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How the social teachings of the church help us realize our mission

August 23, 2022
Lori Stoll, Food Programs Coordinator, stands in the waiting area of the Catholic Charities Food Pantry

A staff reflection from Lori Stoll, Food Programs Coordinator When I began working at Catholic Charities in 2020 our Executive Director, Dan Lester, would often use the term ‘Catholic Social…

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Mid-Missouri Self-Management of Blood Pressure program hosts second trainee session, expands to more sites

July 14, 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. On June 30, 2022, Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) hosted a second CDC-sponsored training of Healthy Heart Ambassador Facilitators for the Mid-MO Self-Management of…

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CCCNMO to celebrate Grand Opening of Catholic Charities Food Pantry with Community Resource Fair, giveaways and activities for the whole family

March 8, 2022

We’re hosting a celebration marking the grand opening of the Catholic Charities Food Pantry, on March 25, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The pantry is located at 1015 Edmonds Street in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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