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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.

A Family Moving Forward Together

Barbara on a visit to Soup-n-Share Food Pantry, a Foodbank Agency Partner. Barbara treasures the time she spends with her family, especially weekends with her 14 grandchildren.    “Every weekend –

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A Lasting Connection to Community

Sharon visits Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry to supplement her grocery budget. Born and raised in St. Louis, Sharon has spent years caring for loved ones. Today, she helps care

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Coming Together to Make a Difference

Hundreds of volunteers came together at Chaifetz Arena to pack meals for neighbors across the bi-state region. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 tragedy and lives

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Holiday Recipe for Hope

November is here! Hopefully, you’ve remembered to turn your clocks back for Daylight Saving Time. While our mornings get a bit brighter and the sun sets a bit earlier, the

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New Tax Rules, New Opportunities

Happy October, everyone! First, I want to thank everyone who stepped up and supported the St. Louis Area Foodbank in September during Hunger Action Month. We are grateful for the

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Continuing a Commitment to Community

Miriam Jordan spends much of her time volunteering at Food on the Move events. After retiring from Centene Corporation, Miriam Jordan was looking for a new way to stay connected

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Marlene waits in line at the Affinia South Broadway Drive-Thru Distribution to pick up food for a family friend. Born and raised in St. Louis, Marlene has spent the past

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A Place of Support and Connection

Your support helps ensure our neighbors have somewhere to turn for nutritious food. (Photo does not feature Miss Cooper, who preferred not to have her photo taken.) “God, I’m here,”

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September is Hunger Action Month

Who doesn’t love a day dedicated to things they enjoy? Like National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day or National Pizza Day! At the St. Louis Area Foodbank, you won’t find us missing an opportunity to indulge

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Leaving A Legacy

August is here, bringing the Dog Days of Summer with it, and we hope you’ve been staying cool!   This time of year brings the familiar rush of back-to-school preparations, last-minute vacations, and busy

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