Press Release submitted by Christian Action Ministries on 11/5/2025
Contact:
Michele Dean, Executive Director
director@christianactinministries.org
(417) 860-2921
CAM Receives $10,000 Matching Gift from Branson Bank
(Branson, MO) As food insecurity continues to affect families across Stone and Taney
Counties, Christian Action Ministries (CAM) is meeting the need due to the government
shutdown and increased need with the help from a $10,000 matching donation from Branson
Bank.
From now through December 31, 2025, every dollar donated to Christian Action Ministries
will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000, from the local, community bank. All proceeds
will provide nutritious meals and essential items to local families struggling to put food on the
table.
“This matching campaign could not come at a better time,” said Michelle Dean, Christian
Action Ministries. “Every donation – no matter the size – will go twice as far in helping us make
sure that those in Stone and Taney County, who need help, will get it. A donation of just $25
will feed a family of four for a month through a CAM pantry and the match doubles the
impact.”
Christian Action Ministries partners with Ozarks Food Harvest to provide healthy, nutritious
food through two CAM food pantries in Branson and Forsyth, as well as mobile distribution
sites across Taney and Stone Counties.
“CAM is an essential resource to our community, stretching every dollar to help put food on
the tables of those who need it most,” said Bill Jones, CEO, Branson Bank. “We have seen
area businesses step up to do their part, and our company felt it was important to not only
give financially but to help keep the momentum of giving going. We encourage our
neighbors to contribute due to this $10,000 match opportunity and you can do so by giving
directly to CAM or stopping by a Branson Bank location and giving a Heartfelt Deposit.”
Donations can be made directly to CAM at www.christianactionministries.org or at any
Branson Bank location, now through December 31, 2025.
About CAM:
Christian Action Ministries has served to combat food insecurity in Ozark Mountain Country
since 1984. Last year more than 70,000 individual cases of assistance were recorded –
meaning nearly 828,000 meals provided in the more than 1.6 million pounds of food
distributed. The food pantries are funded by donations from individuals, churches, and
businesses in the community, and staffed by the dozens of faithful volunteers who contribute
their time and talents to serve their neighbors. The ministry’s mission, vision, and impact in
Stone and Taney County is detailed on the website at www.christianactionministries.org.
About Branson Bank:
Branson Bank is a $400 million asset community bank – that is a locally owned and controlled,
state chartered financial institution with three locations in Branson, one location in Forsyth,
and one location in Branson West. Branson Bank- Member FDIC.
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