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.
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
While we may live in the land of plenty, more than one in five children in America does not know where their next meal will come from. This “food insecurity”
Today, on Administrative Professionals Day, we celebrate Susan Jenkins. Technically, Susan’s title at the St. Louis Area Foodbank is “customer service representative.” But in reality, we think of her more
Seven thousand eggs and more than 1,500 pounds of candy. Add in seventeen bicycles and six scooters. Plus, one Volkswagen bug, a dozen or so kid’s riding toys and 12
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