The Miller Group has been awarded a $10,000 donation to benefit Harvesters Community Food Network — a nonprofit dedicated to creating equitable access to nutritious food across Kansas City. The funds will provide 20,000 meals for families experiencing food insecurity across 27 counties in the Kansas City metro area, sustaining Harvesters’ mobile food pantries and out-of-school meals and snacks for local students.

Initially, The Miller Group received a $5,000 donation through the Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® 2025 Make More Happen™ Awards program for its partnership with Harvesters. After their story was featured on the Make More Happen microsite (https://www.agentgiving.com/miller-group), the community rallied with more than 500 votes and comments, triggering a matching donation and bringing the total to $10,000.

“Supporting Harvesters has shown us how our work as insurance professionals can have a direct, meaningful impact on the community,” said Ryan Miller, agency principal at The Miller Group. “As more families than ever rely on Harvesters Community Food Network, supporting their work allows our agency to be there—directly and indirectly—for our neighbors during challenging times.”

Since 1997, The Miller Group has been by Harvesters’ side, first as their insurance provider and now as a committed partner in the fight against hunger. Agency staff regularly volunteer at Harvesters’ warehouse, sorting and packing food, and the team hosts annual food drives that rally the community. In 2024, they teamed up with a client in a friendly competition, raising over $11,000 and collecting 4,000 food items.

When a denied insurance claim threatened to drain Harvesters’ resources, The Miller Group stepped in and successfully fought for coverage on a costly parking lot repair. The result freed up funds that provided 48,000 meals, a powerful example of how their expertise translates into tangible community impact.

“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards are all about,” said Stephens Major, Senior Territory Manager, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance. “The Miller Group’s deep commitment to Harvesters Community Food Network is a testament to the impact that can happen when local businesses and nonprofits join forces.”

Throughout 2025, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance will select up to 36 independent agencies nationwide for a Make More Happen Award, donating up to $360,000 to nonprofits they support. Agencies become eligible for the award by submitting applications showcasing their commitment to a specific cause.