Meet Kiki
A community where every child can thrive.
Food for Thoughts of Hancock County is guided by a simple belief: feeding children strengthens families and builds healthier communities.
Kiki
Meet the heart behind FFT
Kiki welcomes you to the people and purpose behind the work.
A hunger-free Hancock County.
Our story
From one school to nearly 300 students.
Food For Thoughts began in 2013 at Carthage Primary School. For more than a decade, volunteers faithfully packed and delivered weekend meal bags for children who needed extra food at home.
Today, FFT supports nearly 300 students and is building on that trusted work through Food for Thoughts Pantries located in local schools and developed with River Bend Food Bank.
Communities and education partners
CarthageLaHarpeHamiltonWarsawNauvoo-ColusaDallas CityRoyals AcademyWillow Grove Childcare & Education Center
What guides the work
Care that feels human.
Lead with dignity
Welcome every child and student with respect.
Stay community-rooted
Listen locally and build lasting partnerships.
Keep moving forward
Learn, adapt, and make each effort count.
The people behind the mission
Meet our Board of Directors.
Our board brings local care, experience, and commitment to Food for Thoughts.
Ada Bair
Recording Secretary
Marla Clark
President
Barb Drozdz
Board Member
Edith Ewing
VP & Corresponding Secretary
Barbie Housewright
Treasurer
Amy Graham
Board Member
Jan White
Board Member
Rena Willey
Board Member
Susan Climer
Board Member
Lisa Latham
Board MemberPortrait
coming soon
Shirli Dickerson
Board MemberPortrait
coming soon
Lora Taylor
Board MemberRooted here