The St. Louis Area Foodbank recognizes the importance of nutritional security and health to personal, family, and community wellbeing. We want neighbors to have the information they need to make their own choices about their health and diet. Check out the links below for some amazing recipe ideas as well as some tips for nutritious cooking options. FOOD IS PERSONAL.
October is National Apple Month, so our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, put together a recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. Braised Apples and Cabbage is a colorful, tangy addition to any meal. Kelly demonstrates the ideal size of the chopped items and what the finished product looks like. Try it out and let us know what you think! : Braised
We talked to clients from Irvington, IL to get their favorite recipes for some of the produce items we distributed that day. With produce items like potatoes, onions, bananas, apples, and watermelons there was no shortage of inspiration! Now that it’s starting to feel like Autumn, it’s the perfect time of year for a warm Potato Cheese Casserole or Apple
Toward the end of July, we were in Pitsburg, IL, and Warrenton, MO, for Food Fairs. We distributed produce like carrots, potatoes, apples, radishes, and watermelons. We hope the recipes we collected will be a good resource for the community. Kay’s Homemade Applesauce Ingredients: 7-10 Apples, peeled and cored 3-4 TBS lemon juice ¼ cup sugar ½ bag marshmallows 1
During our June Food Fairs in Potosi, MO, and Carlyle, IL, we distributed over 45,000 pounds of food, including fresh produce like cabbage, potatoes, carrots and corn. As we were preparing the distribution line, we asked multiple clients their favorite ways to cook the produce they were getting that day. Our goal is to make it easier for families that receive bulk
February is “love month” at our house. Every day I leave a note or message for my daughter to remind her how much she is loved. We also make it a point to try some new recipes. She loves to cook as much as I do, and food, along with the act of preparing a meal for family and friends,
This year the St. Louis Area Foodbank unveiled our updated Strategic Plan, with a bold new vision: A nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois. But what exactly does that mean – and how are we going to do this? Well – we are glad you asked as it will take all of us working together to realize this important and challenging
Our partners are a valuable and important part of the work we do at the St. Louis Area Foodbank. We couldn’t do it without you. This page is dedicated to providing essential information and resources to our partner organizations and their members. Order Online Submit MDR Vivery Login Mobile Market REporting New Agency Inquiry TEFAP Reporting Agency Partner Information Agency
March is National Nutrition Month – an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics where they invite everyone to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we are laser focused on sourcing healthy and nutritious foods to meet the diverse needs of our communities.
If “Variety is the spice of life” – then this season ought to be your favorite for sure! I have always loved the month of December, because of the immense variety of smells that I invariably stumble upon. Whether it is walking around my neighborhood or around different streets lined with stores, bakeries and restaurants the smells of the season