Summertime means fresh fruits and veggies at local farmers markets, in your own garden, and even right here at the St. Louis Area Foodbank.
This week, the Foodbank held two food fairs – one-day food distributions to several hundred families in need. At those events, we were lucky enough to give out tens of thousands of pounds of fresh produce.
On Wednesday, Foodbank drivers and staff delivered 26,215 pounds of food to Owensville, Mo. Included in that food was an amazing 18,380 pounds of fresh produce!
More than 180 families in need received fresh-picked corn, watermelon, potatoes, cantaloupe, strawberries and onions. A special thanks to Rep. Tom Hurst and the staff of Rep. Dave Schatz for helping volunteers hand out the food! See the photos on Facebook »
On Thursday, Foodbank staff visited Irvington, Ill., where we handed out more than 26,000 pounds of food to more than 170 families.
At the food fair in this small Illinois town, individuals struggling with hunger received carloads of canned goods, fresh corn, cantaloupe, onions, watermelon, cabbage and potatoes. Check out the photos on Facebook »
We are especially grateful to the volunteers and pantry staff who help us hand out food on these hot summer days.
We are also grateful to you – the donors – who provide the funds we need to be able to provide fresh produce to families in need!
Would you like to help provide more healthy food for our communities most vulnerable families. Donate now »
