It Takes A Village
For anyone with a school-age child, August means one thing – BACK TO SCHOOL! It’s typically a pretty hectic time when you factor in the tax-free weekend, trying to recalibrate […]
A Powerful Reminder
“Hunger can affect anyone, but ANYONE can affect hunger.” These words, this “challenge” if you will, developed organically. It wasn’t a product of research, marketing plans or a survey. You’ll […]
Stepping Up During the Government Shutdown
On December 21, lacking the funding legislation to keep it up and running, the government entered a partial shutdown. Over a month later, now with holiday festivities and New Year […]
Pantry Spotlight: Bread For Life
Bread for Life Food Pantry in Troy, MO, focuses on the needs of families, including children and seniors. Bread for Life Food Pantry, located in Troy, Mo., has served residents […]
All for Food Safety and Food Safety for All!
This summer, we’re distributing kits to ensure food safety is a top priority. In 2014, we received a grant from the Missouri Foundation for Health to purchase food safety items […]
It’s My Turn to Give Back
When I was a kid, my family needed help and organizations like the Foodbank were there for us. Now it’s my turn to give back. This past weekend, I participated […]
You Get What You Give – Victory Dream Center
“He’s one of my brothers!” A young boy shouted these words as he wrapped his arms around Pastor Nathan Cherry of Victory Dream Center in Carbondale, Ill. He is just […]
Fresh Beginnings – At One Time or Another, Everyone Needs a New Start
The St. Louis Foodbank operates a Transitional Housing Program for people moving from a local shelter into their own residence. We know it’s hard to scrape together the funds to […]
One Father’s Story Inspires a Commitment to Hunger Relief
Since I have worked at the St. Louis Area Foodbank for more than 15 years, there are countless moments that have truly made my job matter to me. I was […]
Agency Conference 2013
Yesterday, more than 200 directors and staff from many of the St. Louis Area Foodbank’s 514 partner agencies participated in our annual conference. Most of the Foodbank’s partner agencies are […]