Souls Harbor receives $5K grant from Missouri American Water

JOPLIN, Mo. — Souls Harbor in Joplin is the recipient of a donation from Missouri American Water.

After seeing a story on our station a few weeks ago about the nonprofit's food pantry being out of food, members of the utility decided to do something about it.

Today, they presented the ministry with a $5,000 donation.

"Souls Harbor supports individuals in Joplin that are food insecure, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to give them funding so they can continue to do the good work they do here in Joplin," said Christie Barnhart, Missouri American Water.

"And then we have the Christmas dinners that are coming up here very shortly and so whatever we're short on we'll be able to provide that for people who need Christmas dinners for their families," said Dianna Gurley, Executive Director, Souls Harbor.

In addition to providing food baskets for people in need, the ministry also provides shelter for the homeless. Gurley says they may house as many as 100 people tonight, depending on just how cold it will get.