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We're empowering communities to end infant mortality. Through education and promotion we work to ensure more babies reach their first birthday.

Bootheel Babies and Families is an infant mortality reduction initiative funded and supported by Missouri Foundation for Health working in coordination with MBRC and BNHI. The Foundation is a resource for the region, working with communities and nonprofits to generate and accelerate positive changes in health. As a catalyst for change, the Foundation improves the health of Missourians through a combination of partnerships, experience, knowledge, and funding. Bootheel Babies and Families partners with communities and groups in Stoddard, Scott, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot and Dunklin counties in Southeast Missouri.

08/07/2026

Whether you joined us as an attendee, sponsor, presenter, or partner, your support and participation helped make this year's event a meaningful success. It was inspiring to bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders, advocates, and organizations from across the region to strengthen connections, share ideas, and advance the important work of improving maternal and infant health.

We are grateful for your commitment to this mission and for helping create an environment of collaboration, learning, and innovation. Together, we are building stronger communities and creating brighter futures for the mothers, babies, and families we serve.

Thank you for making ELEVATE! 2026 such a memorable event. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

06/22/2026

There's still time to join us for Elevate! 2026 this Thursday, June 25 at the Miner Convention Center.

This day-long conference will bring together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and advocates for an engaging keynote presentation, informative breakout sessions, and a collaborative roundtable discussion focused on improving infant and maternal outcomes in our region.

Best of all, attendance is free thanks to the support of our generous sponsors.

Reserve your spot today at bootheelbabies.org and be part of the conversation.

06/19/2026

We're honored to welcome Dr. Brookshield Laurent as the keynote speaker for Elevate! 2026.

Dr. Laurent is a nationally recognized advocate for maternal and infant health whose work has inspired meaningful change in communities across the country. We are excited for attendees to learn from her expertise and perspective as we come together to improve outcomes for mothers, babies, and families throughout our region.

Thank you, Dr. Laurent, for joining us and helping make Elevate 2026 an impactful day of learning and collaboration.

Register today at bootheelbabies.org.

06/17/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Elevate! 2026 sponsors for making this conference possible.

Because of the generous support of Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Aetna Better Health, Missouri PQC, and Home State Health, Elevate! remains a FREE opportunity for professionals, community partners, and advocates dedicated to improving infant and maternal health outcomes across our region.

Your investment helps bring education, collaboration, and meaningful conversations to those working to create healthier futures for families throughout Southeast Missouri. We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to this important work.

06/09/2026

Registration is open for ELEVATE 2026, a one-day, no-cost conference focused on Substance Use Disorders, Maternal Mental Health, and Recovery in our region.

Join leaders, experts, and changemakers from across Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Arkansas for panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a keynote from Dr. Laurent, DO, an osteopathic family medicine physician and the Associate Dean of
Population and Public Health at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
(NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University.

Let’s ELEVATE maternal and infant health — together.
Register now: https://www.bootheelbabies.org/elevate-conference-2026/

12/23/2025

Our hearts (and our pantries) are full! We want to extend a massive THANK YOU to each and every individual/organization who made these last two mobile food pantries of 2025 a success.

It truly takes a village to serve our community, and we are so grateful for these incredible partners:

• To our Volunteers: You are the hands and feet of this mission. Whether you braved the cold, loaded boxes, or greeted neighbors with a smile—we couldn't have done it without your energy and dedication!

• Shining Light Ministries: A huge shout-out for going above and beyond! Thank you for handling the heavy lifting of picking up and delivering the food to our sites.

• Our Hosts: Thank you to Caring Communities and the Fresh Start Self-Improvement Center for providing the space and support to host these events.

• SEMO Food Bank: Thank you for providing the nutritious food that reached so many tables this month.

Because of this teamwork, more families in our community have food on their tables this holiday season. And finally, on behalf of the BBF staff and board we would like to wish you all a very blessed and merry Christmas!

12/22/2025

Happy holidays!! Don’t miss the drive-thru mobile food pantry happening this afternoon at the Bowden Center in Charleston!

• Where: Bowden Center, Charleston, MO
• When: Today, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or until supplies run out)

Simply drive through to pick up your items—we'll be there to help until the food is gone. Please spread the word to anyone in need!

12/17/2025

Calling all families! Join Bootheel Babies & Families for a sweet afternoon of holiday cheer. Get your camera ready for photos with Santa and enjoy some delicious cookies!

Event 1: Sikeston, MO
We are so elated to partner with the Lincoln University Extension Cooperative to bring this holiday magic to you!
• When: Tomorrow, December 18
• Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Where: Lincoln University Extension Center
(214 Lincoln St, Sikeston, MO)
This event is FREE and open to the community. We can’t wait to see your holiday smiles!

Event 2: Charleston, MO
Can’t make it tomorrow? Join us and the Fresh Start Self Improvement team this Saturday for more festive fun!
• When: Saturday, December 20, 2025
• Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
• Where: Bowden Center
(700 Sy Williams Ave, Charleston, MO)
Spread the word and bring the kiddos! 🎄

12/16/2025

Need Food Assistance?

Join us today for another Drive-Thru Mobile Food Pantry to provide free food boxes to those in need! Simply drive up, and our volunteers will load the food directly into your vehicle. No appointment is necessary.

* When: December 16, 2025, 4:00PM - 6:00PM (or until all boxes are gone)
* Where: 115 West Main Street, East Prairie, MO 63845

Please spread the word to anyone who could benefit! We look forward to serving our community.

11/21/2025

BBF and the Mississippi County Food Coalition had an exciting day filled with learning and giving back to this beautiful community.

A huge shoutout to the Mizzou team for an insightful Day of Learning, the SEMO Food Bank for providing food boxes that we were able to distribute into the community, and finally to all of our amazing volunteers and organizations who were vital in making yesterday a huge success!

Address

107 W Center Street
Sikeston, MO
63801

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(573) 475-8688

Website

http://www.bootheelbabies.org/

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