Nourishing People.
Empowering Communities.
Transforming Systems.

St. Louis Area Foodbank is building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.

We’re building a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois

With the dedicated partnership of over 600 hunger-relief programs and local agencies – including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and residential programs – we are responding to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to hundreds of thousands of people each year.

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Get Help

Find the help you need, where you need with our pantry locator and distribution event calendar.

Give Help

Whether you donate food or funds, volunteer, advocate or partner with the Foodbank, you are making a difference in your community.

Donate

$50 helps feed a family for 2 weeks. No matter the size of your gift, you are making a difference to hungry families in our region.

We Believe in Fair Access to Food

Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice. We believe everyone deserves easy access to a healthy meal, no matter where they live or how much money they make.

Latest News

Stay updated on the latest happenings and insights from St. Louis Area Foodbank!

Navigating Change Together

Navigating Change Together Meredith Knopp A Greek Philosopher named Heraclitus is known for his philosophy that “the only constant in life is change”. Change is a central aspect of the

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February: Short Month, Big Appetite

February: Short Month, Big Appetite Meredith Knopp February may be the shortest month of the year – but it is filled with events, opportunities, and reasons to gather and celebrate.

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Are you in need of food?

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