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.
Sandra is battling breast cancer. But she is also battling hunger. Last week, she skipped a chemotherapy treatment just so she could go to the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry
What I have found is that it isn’t just food that they are receiving, but the hope and knowledge that someone out there cares.
This month, the Missouri Corn Growers Association worked with Todd G. Glosemeyer Farms in Marthasville, Mo., to donate an entire acre of sweet corn to the Foodbank.
This week, Congress will vote on legislation that would improve federal tax incentives for donating food and funds to food banks and other nonprofits, including donations of IRA rollovers to
Frank Finnegan joined the St. Louis Area Foodbank as executive director in 1989. Today, 25 years later, he continues to lead this remarkable nonprofit toward its goal of alleviating hunger
When I was a kid, my family needed help and organizations like the Foodbank were there for us. Now it’s my turn to give back. This past weekend, I participated
After visiting a local food bank on a school trip, I was surprised to see the limited fresh produce options for families utilizing area food banks. I know shelf-stable items
The end of the school year is a time when most children rejoice. For them, summertime means no homework and long days of playing outside with friends. However, for the
Our first networking happy hour at the newly-opened 21st Street Brewers Bar was a success. Professionals from the area had meaningful conversations with Foodbank staff and members of our Young
Every year since 1963, May has been designated by the National Council of Senior Citizens as the month for the United States to appreciate and celebrate older adults and their
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