At 7:30 a.m. for five Tuesdays in July, Team SEMO had the privilege of delivering a total of 2,040 food bags to the Stoddard County Gospel Mission in Dexter. These bags, thoughtfully assembled at the Christian Church - Dexter, MO were a result of collaboration and generosity from various groups and individuals. Together, they made the Feeding Christ's Children Summer Food Program a reality for those in need.

The participating groups include Bernie Christian Church, Bernie Methodist Church, Circle of Love Sunday School Class from First Baptist Church in Dexter, Crossroads Global Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Dexter, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dexter, First Church of the Nazarene in Dexter, First General Baptist Church in Dexter, Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, Liberty Hill, New Bethel Church in Dexter, Northside Baptist Church in Bernie, Pleasant Grove Community Church in Dexter, Risen Church in Dexter, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter, Sadler Chapel Church in Dexter, and Southwest Church of the Nazarene in Dexter, along with Stoddard County Church Women United. In addition to these groups, many individuals and couples also made generous donations to support the cause. 

This heartwarming annual event is coordinated by FCC's Kellie Reese. Since its inception in 2013, SEMO Electric Cooperative has played a significant role in delivering thousands of meals through this program. If you'd like to support this meaningful cause, donations for the Feeding Christ's Children program can be made to the First Christian Church. Please indicate "Feeding Christ's Children" in the memo section of your check and mail it to First Christian Church, PO Box 295, Dexter, MO 63841. Your generosity will help make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. 

Thank you to everyone who contributed, making a significant difference in other people's lives better.