Our Mission
At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, we believe that everyone should have reliable access to nutritious food. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing the foods and resources our neighbors need to lead healthy, thriving lives. Partnering with organizations across 26 counties in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois, we’re reshaping the way hunger relief is delivered.
BUILDING A STRONGER BI-STATE REGION BY
NOURISHING PEOPLE, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES, AND TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS.
Nourish people
We promote the health and well-being of all people in the bi-state region by providing the food and resources they need to thrive.
Empower communities
We cultivate relationships based on trust and empathy in support of food security, respecting that each community has its own unique needs.
transform systems
Overhauling the hunger relief system will reduce the need for routine emergency assistance and provide a pathway to food stability and nutritional security for all.
our vision
Together, we are creating a nutritionally secure Missouri and Illinois.
Our Core Values
Evolve
We believe in continuous growth and innovation, constantly seeking better ways to serve our community and adapt to its evolving needs.
People-Centric
At the heart of our work are the individuals and families we serve. We foster a supportive environment where all belong. We actively listen to and value the varied perspectives that enrich our community.
Integrity
We operate with unwavering honesty and transparency, holding ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards to build lasting trust.
Courage
We are bold advocates for change, standing firm against hunger and food insecurity. We strive for lasting solutions, even when the path is challenging.
Fair Food Access in
the bi-state is Our Business
Nutritional security is defined as a situation that exists when all people at all times have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Poor nutrition is a leading cause of illness in the United States, associated with more than half a million deaths yearly. Poor nutrition is linked with an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as broader impacts, such as higher healthcare costs and decreased productivity.
