“The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. You can do anything you decide to do.” – Amelia Earhart I think most of us aspire to make a difference – either in our careers, in the lives of our loved ones, or in our community. But life, with all its complications and commitments, often
For her 8th birthday on August 7, Caitlin Kemp didn’t want a trip to the toy store. She didn’t ask to spend her special day at a museum or amusement park. In fact, Caitlin passed on all the things one would expect an 8-year-old to ask for. But this curly-haired little girl had just one special request on her birthday.
Sandra is battling breast cancer. But she is also battling hunger. Last week, she skipped a chemotherapy treatment just so she could go to the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry to pick up the food she and her husband so desperately need. And yet, Sandra doesn’t expect to take without giving back. Sandra and her husband have a lush garden,
Frank Finnegan joined the St. Louis Area Foodbank as executive director in 1989. Today, 25 years later, he continues to lead this remarkable nonprofit toward its goal of alleviating hunger in the bi-state region. This brief interview offers insight from Finnegan on his role at the Foodbank and his ideas for the future.
Every year since 1963, May has been designated by the National Council of Senior Citizens as the month for the United States to appreciate and celebrate older adults and their contributions to our communities. Feeding America food banks like the St. Louis Area Foodbank participate in the movement by raising awareness and showing support for the 4.8 million seniors facing
I’m fat.Technically, I’m probably considered obese. I don’t say this because I’m fishing for the obligatory “no you’re not.”I say this because, well, it’s true. I gained more than 100 pounds during the nine months of my pregnancy. And since my son’s birth in August 2013, I’ve only managed to lose about 30 of those pounds. I share these intimate
Before she took a job at Whole Foods Market in August 2012, Lisa Frumhoff struggled to make ends meet as a self-employed real estate agent. In 2009, the Mizzou grad and University City native found herself in need of food assistance. “Jewish Family & Children Services was there to help me through those times,” Frumhoff said. “The food pantry at
In the last year, more than 19,000 volunteers have helped the St. Louis Area Foodbank feed hungry families by sorting and repackaging food here at our facility in Bridgeton. We’d like to share that good fortune by encouraging folks to volunteer around the holiday season at any St. Louis-area agency who could use the extra help. The United Way of
Ah, the holidays. They’re a time of gift-giving, parties and jubilant celebration. Sadly, the winter holidays are also a time of elevated stress and budget-blowing overspending. Even those who aren’t struggling financially may find it hard to come up with the extra money for holiday gifts, décor and food. Here at the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we know just how
Wow St. Louis, way to give!! Yesterday was the second annual #GivingTuesday, and you all made us proud. St. Louisans rallied around our social media efforts yesterday and made @STLFoodbank the number two Twitter trend in our region! Plus, the number of online gifts we received through our website yesterday more than doubled the number we received last year on