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.
I’m fat.Technically, I’m probably considered obese. I don’t say this because I’m fishing for the obligatory “no you’re not.”I say this because, well, it’s true. I gained more than 100
“All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt!” Lucy Van Pelt In Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz The St. Louis Area Foodbank distributed
Last week, Congress finally passed a new Farm Bill after three years of negotiations. The final piece of legislation outlines an $8 billion reduction in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition
On February 7, 2014, the St. Louis Business Journal released their list of the largest nonprofits in the area. The St. Louis Area Foodbank was proud to crack the top
Like many holidays, Valentine’s Day changes meaning as we age. In grade school, you probably exchanged candy with classmates. Maybe those little chalky hearts that say “Be Mine.” Teachers probably
Children who eat a healthy breakfast have not only improved overall health and well-being, but a better chance at a positive academic future. New studies show that children who go
Before she took a job at Whole Foods Market in August 2012, Lisa Frumhoff struggled to make ends meet as a self-employed real estate agent. In 2009, the Mizzou grad
In the last week, the bi-state region has experienced significant snowfall and sub-zero temperatures. Many roads were in bad shape, schools were cancelled and many businesses were forced to temporary
In the last year, more than 19,000 volunteers have helped the St. Louis Area Foodbank feed hungry families by sorting and repackaging food here at our facility in Bridgeton. We’d
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