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OACAC's 7th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, returns on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac & Cheese Fest brings fans together...

Calling all Southwest Missouri parents and caregivers of K–12 students! Do you need help with school supplies for the upcoming school year? OACAC may be able to help eligible families with supplies for school-age children and teens. To schedule an appointment, call 417-350-5544 or visit oacac.itfrontdesk.com. Availability...

The Dallas County Public Housing Authority (aka OACAC Housing Assistance Program) is looking for community-minded residents to serve on our Board of Commissioners. This is a great opportunity to help shape affordable housing policy and support families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities across 10 SW MO...

OACAC's 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, returns on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac & Cheese Fest event connects fans...

OACAC's 6th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods, returns on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac & Cheese Fest event connects fans...

OACAC's 5th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods and Power 96.5, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac &...

OACAC's 5th Annual MO Mac & Cheese Fest, presented by Schreiber Foods and Power 96.5, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 from 11:30am* - 2:30pm at the University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway in Springfield. The MO Mac &...

"Children need individuals from the community that will support them." Grandpa Ritchie Would you like to share your talents, love, and encouragement with a child? Are you age 55+? We are recruiting caring adults to serve as Foster Grandparent volunteers in our 14-county service area across...

(July 7, 2023) It's #NationalMacaroniDay and a GOUDA day to announce the date of our 2024 MO Mac & Cheese Fest! Join us on Sat., Jan. 13 at the University Plaza Convention Center, beginning at 11am, for sampling of our regions most delicious mac &...

On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Office of Broadband Development announced $250,000 in Digital Equity Act funds through its Digital Demonstration Projects Grant Program. The program is focused on supporting digital opportunities statewide to help extend the benefits of the...