Frank’s Farewell Letter
Our President and CEO, Frank Finnegan, has written many letters for our newsletter. His most recent letter was written for our December newsletter, and he shared a pretty big announcement […]
Feeding Hope in Williamson County
Last month, one of our Agency Relations Coordinators, Melanie Hager, was able to go above and beyond for a woman in need in Williamson County, Illinois. Below she shares her […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Venable
Joe Venable has been coming to volunteer at the St. Louis Area Foodbank for 5 years. He brings a group of 12 -15 volunteers from Scott Air Force Base with […]
Decatur’s Farm Bill Listening Session
This year the House Agriculture Committee has hosted Listening Sessions all across the country to hear from key stakeholders as they prepare to draft and pass a new Farm Bill […]
Dustin’s Story
As a lifelong sports fan, Dustin knows hard work and practice make perfect. That’s why he maintains a blog where he can sharpen his writing skills and work towards his […]
Pantry Spotlight: Pittsburg Food Pantry
The Pittsburg Food Pantry has served the residents of Williamson County in Illinois for nearly 20 years. Eight years ago, River Church, at the invitation of the Village of Pittsburg, took […]
Partner Pantries and the Election
The BBC interviewed Ritenour Co-Care, one of our partner pantries, about the election and how it affects their service to the community. We’re proud of Ritenour Co-Care and all of […]
We’re Under Construction!
If you’ve been out to our facility recently, you may have noticed a few changes. It’s not uncommon to see bulldozers, shovels, and cranes hanging out around the front of […]
June is National Dairy Month
Whether you’re enjoying a delicious yogurt parfait or a glass of milk, you’re doing yourself a favor with dairy! Dairy is a great source of protein, calcium, and Vitamin D […]
Mini Cooper Test Drive
MINI Cooper is partnering with Feeding America during their Test Drive Program. During the MINI Cooper Test Drive Program, Feeding America receives a $20 donation for every test drive. As […]