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Washington stopped measuring hunger. Missouri is seeing more of it.
October 19, 2026
Washington stopped measuring hunger. Missouri is seeing more of it.
For more than three decades, the federal government released an annual comprehensive report on the state of hunger in America. But that ended in 2025…
October 8, 2026
Volunteers harvest apples for St. Louis food distribution
One every day is purported to keep the doctor away. At Liberty Apple Orchard just outside Edwardsville, Illinois, there’s enough apples growing to keep a…
October 7, 2026
New SNAP rules start in Missouri Thursday
Missouri implemented new SNAP modifications today, adding paperwork requirements, stricter eligibility criteria, and a larger state funding share, while most recipients see a modest benefit…
September 18, 2026
French metal band Gojira to play benefit concert for Operation Food Search
French heavy metal band Gojira to perform pop-up benefit concert in St. Louis for local independent food bank Operation Food Search.
Operation Food Search works to combat food insecurity across Missouri and Illinois
Food insecurity is a widespread issue impacting Missouri and Illinois, particularly children, says Operation Food Search.
Demand for food aid swells in St. Louis—and then swells more
August 20, 2026
Demand for food aid swells in St. Louis—and then swells more
St. Louis Magazine published on Aug. 20, 2026 Demand for food aid swells in St. Louis—and then swells more Little brains need food. Research suggests…
Sweet and simple summer dessert recipe featured on KMOV
July 28, 2026
Sweet and simple summer dessert recipe featured on KMOV
KMOV St. Louis reported on June 26, 2026 Sweet and Simple Summer Dessert Recipe Featured on KMOV OFS Nutrition Education Manager, Chef Jason Goldman, joined…
Nexstar Founder’s Day: FOX 2 to tackle St. Louis food insecurity
FOX 2 reported on June 12, 2026 FOX 2 is joining United Way of Greater St. Louis for Nexstar’s Founder’s Day of Caring on June…
Spring Gardening with Operation Food Search featured on KMOV
Operation Food Search's Community Food Systems Manager, Monica Watson, joined KMOV to discuss how gardening can help families eat nutritious foods and stretch their budgets.
Healthy food is cheaper than chronic disease. Missouri should act like it
Missouri Independent published on April 24, 2026 Healthy food is cheaper than chronic disease. Missouri should act like it After passing with overwhelming bipartisan approval…
CBS News 24/7 Interview with CEO Kristen Wild
March 27, 2026
CBS News 24/7 Interview with CEO Kristen Wild
CBS broadcast on March 26, 2026 CBS News 24/7 Interview with CEO Kristen Wild Our CEO, Kristen Wild, joined CBS News to discuss a critical…
Billiken basketball Block Out Hunger campaign supports Operation Food Search
St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on March 24, 2026 Billiken basketball Block Out Hunger campaign supports Operation Food Search Billiken Athletics, in partnership with Neighbors Credit…
WashU study finds no clear link between food aid and childhood obesity
The St. Louis American reported on March 20, 2026 WashU study finds no clear link between food aid and childhood obesity A sweeping review of…
Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags
ABC News reported on March 21, 2026 Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags Nonprofits and airport communities across the…
Operation Food Search receives honey donation
March 23, 2026
Operation Food Search receives honey donation
KMOV reported on March 18, 2026 Operation Food Search receives honey donation More than 6,000 bottles of Sue Bee Honey donated to Operation Food Search…
TSA agents at St. Louis Airport work without pay amid shutdown
FOX2 News reported on March 17, 2026 TSA agents at St. Louis Airport work without pay amid shutdown Transportation Security Administration agents at St. Louis…
Mac & Cheese Recipe Featured on KSDK
March 3, 2026
Mac & Cheese Recipe Featured on KSDK
KSDK reported on February 23, 2026 Mac & Cheese Recipe featured on KSDK KSDK invited OFS Nutrition Education Manager, Chef Jason Goldman, to showcase his…
Thai Coconut Chickpeas Recipe Featured on Fox 2
February 19, 2026
Thai Coconut Chickpeas Recipe Featured on Fox 2
FOX 2 St. Louis reported on February 9, 2026 Thai Coconut Chickpeas Recipe featured on FOX 2 Our Nutrition Education Manager, Chef Jason Goldman, joined…
Pasta Alla No Vodka Recipe Featured on KMOV
February 19, 2026
Pasta Alla No Vodka Recipe Featured on KMOV
KMOV St. Louis reported on February 11, 2026 Pasta Alla No Vodka Recipe featured on KMOV Our Nutrition Education Manager, Chef Jason Goldman, joined KMOV…
Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted
ABC News reported on November 13, 2025 Some food banks see up to 1,800% surge in demand since SNAP benefits were halted The White House…
These Are The Foods People Really Need Amid SNAP Freeze
November 12, 2025
These Are The Foods People Really Need Amid SNAP Freeze
HuffPost reported on November 6, 2025. These Are The Foods People Really Need Amid SNAP Freeze — And How To Donate Them Safely Food banks…
Balance zero: SNAP recipients go without food
November 6, 2025
Balance zero: SNAP recipients go without food
NBC News reported on November 6, 2025. Balance zero: SNAP recipients go without food after benefits don't arrive November payments have been significantly delayed, forcing…
SNAP benefits set to stop, recipients worry about access to food
October 30, 2025
SNAP benefits set to stop, recipients worry about access to food
First Alert 4 reported on October 21, 2025 SNAP benefits set to stop, recipients worry about access to food More than two and a half…
Missouri SNAP benefits on hold for November due to government shutdown
St. Louis Business Journal reported on October 21, 2025 Missouri SNAP benefits on hold for November due to government shutdown Because of the ongoing federal…
Food banks and pantries brace for visitors during SNAP benefit freeze
STL NPR reported on October 22, 2025 Food banks and pantries brace for visitors during SNAP benefit freeze Food banks and pantries in Missouri are…
City Foundry to hold food drive as SNAP cuts loom
October 29, 2025
City Foundry to hold food drive as SNAP cuts loom
St. Louis NPR posted on October 28, 2025 City Foundry to hold food drive as SNAP cuts loom With the federal government not distributing November food…
