St. Louis Area Foodbank

1 in 4 active-duty service members face food insecurity, and most do not qualify for food assistance programs. That’s why the St. Louis Area Foodbank is working to bridge the gap between those who have served and access to food. We’ve partnered with Feeding America & RTX to plan food distribution events this fall for our active-duty military members and veterans. With your help, the St. Louis Area Foodbank can provide much needed support to make a difference in the lives of active-duty and retired American servicemen and servicewomen and their families. Learn more about how you can help at https://lnkd.in/gmceMAji.

With you’re help the St. Louis Are Foodbank is making a difference building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems. But did you know…? Last year, the St. Louis Area Foodbank distributed 47 million pounds of food at no cost to our neighbors. Learn how you could help make a difference at https://lnkd.in/gmceMAji. #MakeADifference #FoodInsecurity

Everywhere you look, there are signs for going back to school. In our region, 1 in 6 children headed back to the classroom (in a few weeks) are food insecure. In this month’s blog, Meredith Knopp, President & CEO of the St. Louis Area Foodbank, discusses what we are doing (and what you can do) to help ensure our kiddos reach their full potential this school year by providing healthy food options for them and their families at our School Markets and Pantries. Read the full blog at https://lnkd.in/gX5BBqCi. #MakeADifference #FoodInsecurity Meredith Knopp

The best way to understand the impact you can make as a volunteer, donor, or partner of the St. Louis Area Foodbank is to hear it from those who are helped by what we do. To learn more about how you can help, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gmceMAji #MakeADifference

Feeding America has provided an updated Map the Meal Gap, which tracks the level of food insecurity in every U.S. County. The need in our community continues to grow: One in seven people and one in six children in the 26 counties served by the St. Louis Area Foodbank experience food insecurity. To learn more, click here https://lnkd.in/dHtn_ugH. #FoodInsecurity

We are excited to welcome Kent Barnett to the St. Louis Area Foodbank as our new Facilities Supervisor! Kent joins the Foodbank with decades of experience in both maintenance and management. He will make a great addition to our Facilities Department. Welcome to the team, Kent!

Every day, brave military personnel defend our freedom, yet many face hunger. In fact, 1 in 4 active-duty service members (or 24% of active-duty service members) were food insecure in 2020. Service members often experience unique challenges making it difficult to access the food they need to thrive, from limited income to high cost-of-living and other financial commitments. Additionally, service members often are required to move from base to base, making it difficult for spouses to maintain consistent work. This leaves the family to rely on the single income of the service member. While many military members and their families face hunger, very few qualify for federal food assistance programs. The St. Louis Area Foodbank is committed to making it easier for military families to get access to the food they need. We are investing in collaborative partnerships with military-focused nonprofits and organizations to advocate for federal policy support. We are also creating food distribution events focused on assisting active-duty military personnel and veterans. Learn more about how you can help at https://lnkd.in/gmceMAji. Feeding America RTX

We are thankful for our continued collaboration with #Starbucks and Feeding America in supporting the Equitable Food Access Grant. To date, $5 million has been invested in food banks like ours, all aimed at enhancing access to nutritious food. This vital grant enables us to invest in innovative programs and solutions across the Mo and IL bi-state region, specifically focusing on equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. Together, we are making a tangible impact and fueling our communities with the nourishment they need to thrive. Thank you to our partners and supporters for your dedication to this important cause. ☕️💚 #EquitableFoodAccess #CommunityImpact #Starbucks #FeedingAmerica #HungerRelief #BIPOC #CorporatePartnerships

We are thankful for our continued collaboration with #Starbucks and Feeding America in supporting the Equitable Food Access Grant. To date, $5 million has been invested in food banks like ours, all aimed at enhancing access to nutritious food. This vital grant enables us to invest in innovative programs and solutions across the Mo and IL bi-state region, specifically focusing on equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. Together, we are making a tangible impact and fueling our communities with the nourishment they need to thrive. Thank you to our partners and supporters for your dedication to this important cause. ☕️💚 #EquitableFoodAccess #CommunityImpact #Starbucks #FeedingAmerica #HungerRelief #BIPOC #CorporatePartnerships

We are thankful for our continued collaboration with #Starbucks and Feeding America in supporting the Equitable Food Access Grant. To date, $5 million has been invested in food banks like ours, all aimed at enhancing access to nutritious food. This vital grant enables us to invest in innovative programs and solutions across the Mo and IL bi-state region, specifically focusing on equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities. Together, we are making a tangible impact and fueling our communities with the nourishment they need to thrive. Thank you to our partners and supporters for your dedication to this important cause. ☕️💚 #EquitableFoodAccess #CommunityImpact #Starbucks #FeedingAmerica #HungerRelief #BIPOC #CorporatePartnerships