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Tackle Hunger Week 6: Parkway North vs. Parkway South

5 On Your Side reported on October 3, 2025 Tackle Hunger Week 6: Parkway North vs. Parkway South Tackle Hunger, the St. Louis-area high school…

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Lentil Chili

This hearty lentil chili blends smoky chipotle, warm spices, and hearty beans for a protein-packed, flavorful meal that’s both budget-friendly and satisfying.

Nutrition EducationSeptember 30, 2025

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OFS opens first MetroMarket location in Illinois

St. Louis Magazine reported on September 11, 2025 Operation Food Search will open first MetroMarket stop in Illinois The St. Louis nonprofit’s trucks bring farmers…

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Week 2 of Tackle Hunger pits Columbia vs. Waterloo

5 On Your Side reported on September 4, 2025 Tackle Hunger Week 2 - Columbia vs. Waterloo Neighbors Credit Union – Week 2 of Tackle…

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MetroMarket Expands Into Illinois Via Partnership with Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture, Nutrition Innovation Center

August 2025 (ST. LOUIS) – Colorful trucks of fresh, affordable produce will soon roll into East St. Louis as part of a new partnership between…

ofsSeptember 5, 2025

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Operation Food Search Completes $9 Million Healthy Food, Healthy Community Campaign

August 2025 (ST. LOUIS) – Operation Food Search (OFS) is pleased to announce the completion of their $9 million Healthy Food, Healthy Community campaign, which…

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Green House Venture breaks ground on education center

St. Louis Magazine reported on August 28, 2025 Green House Venture breaks ground on education center for St. Louis students The $4.7 million agriculture learning…

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Tackle Hunger IV Kicks Off with 5 On Your Side

5 On Your Side reported on August 22, 2025 Tackle Hunger IV Kicks Off with 5 On Your Side Tackle Hunger IV launches to feed…

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OFS is one of St. Louis’ top workplaces for women

St. Louis Business Journal reported on August 26, 2025 OFS is one of St. Louis' top workplaces for women Operation Food Search is named as…

ofsAugust 27, 2025

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Food Insecurity, SNAP, and the Projected Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Missouri

Prepared by Katherine Walcott, MS, RDN, LDN, MPH Candidate at Saint Louis University, and Practicum Student at the Incarnate Word Foundation Executive Summary Food insecurity occurs…

ofsAugust 20, 2025

Tackle Hunger Week 6: Parkway North vs. Parkway South

Lentil Chili

OFS opens first MetroMarket location in Illinois

Week 2 of Tackle Hunger pits Columbia vs. Waterloo

MetroMarket Expands Into Illinois Via Partnership with Jackie Joyner-Kersee Food, Agriculture, Nutrition Innovation Center

Operation Food Search Completes $9 Million Healthy Food, Healthy Community Campaign

Green House Venture breaks ground on education center

Tackle Hunger IV Kicks Off with 5 On Your Side

OFS is one of St. Louis’ top workplaces for women

Food Insecurity, SNAP, and the Projected Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Missouri

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