Food Is Love
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 […]
Share the Holidays
The dichotomy that exists around the holidays is one that has baffled me for years. How can a season that is based around love, hope and joy be so stressful […]
We Are Thankful for…
Isn’t it amazing how food seems to be at the epicenter of every holiday, gathering and celebration? Think about it. If we played a game show called “Name that event” […]
Our Vision: A Nutritionally Secure Missouri and Illinois
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 – […]
Food Shouldn’t Be an Impossible Choice
Food shouldn’t be an impossible choice – yet for 1 in 9 people in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois facing hunger – they are making impossible choices far too often. […]
Get Ready for School with the St. Louis Area Foodbank!
The three words you can say to a child in August to trigger an emotional reaction have got to be- “BACK TO SCHOOL”! Some love the idea of getting back […]
Happy Fiscal New Year 2023!
Happy New Year! Now that might not make much sense since it is only July, but for the St. Louis Area Foodbank our new fiscal year began on July 1st […]
We Must Work Together!
The other night as I was putting my daughter to bed, she looked at me and asked, “Mommy, what is inflation?”. Wow – how do you explain a topic like […]
We are Busy….Very Busy…..Too Busy!
Spring is in the air – as anyone with allergies can attest to – but it is also a time of vibrant colors and new beginnings. While we welcome the […]
16 Million Strong and Counting
The heat — and the humidity — have settled in across the Midwest. Except for that, it’s a far cry from a typical summer full of outdoor festivals, summer camps, […]