Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Joplin officials take legal action against Hopeful Bites organizer, citation issued

 


Joplin city officials took action today against McKenna Jade Pulsipher, organizer of the Hopeful Bites project that has been serving food to the needy daily in front of City Hall.

Pulsipher was charged with a building code violation for blocking access to City Hall, according to Joplin Municipal Court records.

The citation includes the following statement:

Subject set up a table with items on it, encumbering the sidewalk in front of 602 S. Main after previously being asked not to obstruct the public way at that location.

City officials have told area media that Hopeful Bites has not been following city health guidelines and have said Hopeful Bites needs to find a new location.

The initial appearance for Pulsipher is scheduled for 8 a.m. January 26 in Joplin Municipal Court.

 

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