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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.

Signing-On for Strong Policy

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

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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

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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

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September is Potato Month

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,

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After School Snacks

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

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Zucchini Day

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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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

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Hot Weather Hydration Tips

As the temperatures get higher, it’s important to stay hydrated. Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, shares some tips to keep you hydrated and feeling your best throughout the summer. Hydration

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Bank of America Volunteers

A core group of ten Bank of America employees has volunteered once a quarter at the Foodbank since 2011, with as many as 29 people volunteering overall. They chose the

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