More Than Half of Americans Wouldn’t Be Able To Afford Their Bills and Groceries if They Lost Their Job

It can sometimes be difficult for those of us who have never had to rely on the support of organizations like the St. Louis Area Foodbank to understand why the need in our community is so great.

One unexpected life event is all it can take for a household that has otherwise been entirely self-reliant, to need assistance from someone else. The fact is hunger can affect anyone. But the good news is, anyone can affect hunger. We can all help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors facing food insecurity. To learn more, check out https://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-half-americans-wouldn-t-154606169.html.

To see how you can help make a difference, please visit: https://stlfoodbank.org/give-help/

Related Articles

Food is Medicine

Food is MedicineMeredith Knopp As we move into October, Hunger Action Month ends, and our conversation shifts from food insecurity awareness to the work and initiatives we are pursuing. I

Read More

School Markets and Pantries

School Markets and Pantries!Meredith Knopp Everywhere you look, there are signs for going back to school: school supplies, clothes, and, my favorite, the “must-haves” plastered across physical and online stores.

Read More