Meet Maya, our Mobile Programs Coordinator

As the Foodbank’s Mobile Programs Coordinator, Maya handles the setup and operation of our mobile distributions in the counties we serve in Missouri and Illinois. Maya works with our partners […]

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 […]

Uniting the Region

As the Stanley Cup begins its world tour – spending a day with every St. Louis Blues player, coach, hockey operations executive, trainer and equipment manager on the team – […]

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 […]

Meet Trish, our Volunteer Center Manager

Earlier this month, Trish Jenner started her position as Volunteer Center Manager. Trish worked in our Volunteer Center from 2010-2013 before she transitioned into a warehouse role. After working in […]

Spark

Someone recently asked me about the 6th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign that we just kicked off with our wonderful partners – Walmart, Sam’s Club and Feeding America – […]

What is Food Insecurity?

Spring is here and that means the days are longer, flowers are blooming, and baseball returns to St. Louis! However, not everyone is able to enjoy these simple pleasures because […]

Upcoming SNAP Assistance Opportunities – Illinois

Need SNAP Application Assistance? Our Illinois Agency Relations Coordinator, Melanie, will be available at several locations in throughout the month of June to assist with SNAP applications for Illinois residents. Melanie […]

Pantry Spotlight: Affton Christian Food Pantry

The Affton Christian Food Pantry (ACFP) values the connections they make with their community.   “Relationships with people in need are sometimes as important as, if not more than, the […]