The St. Louis Area Foodbank is a busy place. There is a lot of work to be done in the effort to create a pathway to nutritional security for those in need in our community. We have so many exciting projects and new developments in the works to share. Our President & CEO, Meredith Knopp, takes a moment each month to highlight an important aspect of what we’re doing in the bi-state area. To see what we’ve been up to, check out the blog posts below.
We’ve signed another letter to lawmakers, but not one about safety-net programs. Let’s talk about why. Political action – what we describe at the St. Louis Area Foodbank as “advocacy”
This week is National School Breakfast Week, spotlighting the benefits of school breakfast for kids across the country. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) is designed to give students affordable access
Our neighbors in Perryville have had some rough nights of sleep, so we’re sending pillows! Early this week, we were happy to receive pallets of pillows that were donated because
2017 brings with it enormous change to the political landscape, from a new president and Congress to new state and local leadership. While so much change can feel disruptive and
It’s simple — for every dollar donated to the St. Louis Area Foodbank, 97 cents go directly toward feeding the hungry. In fact, working with our network of nearly 500
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
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
Each year, the Foodbank distributes roughly 800,000 lbs of potatoes to families in need. We know how to celebrate a potato around here! Potatoes are a great source of potassium,
When students come home hungry, keep the learning going by teaching them about healthy eating habits. Kelly, our Registered Dietitian, shows some simple snacks that will fill your kids up
Happy National Zucchini Day from the St. Louis Area Foodbank! Zucchini is a very versatile vegetable that is good for you, so we’re celebrating today with zucchini fries. Kelly Hall,
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