Garlic Month
April is National Garlic Month, and our Registered Dietitian has several reasons for you to celebrate. Garlic is very versatile, which makes it an easy and inexpensive addition to lots […]
30,000+ Adults Losing SNAP
Starting April 1, 2016, more than 30,000 adults will lose food assistance in the form of SNAP. The recent cuts will affect able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). ABAWDs are classified […]
Food Fair Volunteer Experience
The cold weather at last month’s Food Fair in Sullivan, MO, couldn’t keep volunteers from helping us feed families. Todd came out with his father-in-law and helped sort and distribute […]
Pantry Spotlight: Victory Dream Center
Victory Dream Center in Carbondale, Ill., serves the Illinois counties of Jackson, Jefferson and Williamson Founded as a church in 1998, Victory Dream Center transitioned to a more outreach- focused […]
Ascension Parish Volunteers
What began with a few individuals at Ascension Parish interested in “giving back,” has grown into an ongoing commitment to supporting the St. Louis Area Foodbank. On the 1st and […]
MyPlate: Guidelines for Good Nutrition
Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, discusses MyPlate and how to use it for a nutritious diet. March is National Nutrition Month, so it’s the perfect time to talk about how […]
National Cabbage Day!
Wednesday, February 17, is National Cabbage Day! Cabbage is a filling, versatile vegetable. The St. Louis Area Foodbank distributed around 500,000 lbs. of fresh cabbage last year to families in need. […]
Heart Healthy Tips for Heart Month
February is American Heart Month We have some easy tips to take care of your heart put together by our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall. Some simple substitutions and additions to […]
Celebrate Peanut Butter Day
Sunday, January 24th, is National Peanut Butter Day! There are lots of reasons to celebrate, especially since peanut butter is a great item to donate for families in need. Peanut […]
Pantry Spotlight: AGAPE
A forward-thinking non-profit, AGAPE consistently reviews client needs and its methods for meeting them. For example, AGAPE recently consolidated its two locations into one countywide site, allowing them to serve […]