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      • Executive Board
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      • Financials
      • Annual Reports
  • Our Work
    • Meet The Immediate Need
      • Emergency Food Distribution
      • Partner Network
      • St. Louis MetroMarket
      • Gleaning Program
      • Fresh Food Connect
      • Child Nutrition Programs
      • Operation Backpack
      • Summer Meals
      • Afterschool ReFuel
      • School Breakfast
    • Build Nutrition IQ
      • Community Nutrition
      • Healthy Eating Resources
      • Recipes
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      • Fresh Rx: Prescribing Healthy Futures 
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Apr 01
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SNAP Proves Essential to COVID-19 Recovery

By Operation Food Search | Advocacy, Blog - Main | No Comments

What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides monthly benefits…

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Mar 31
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Missouri Legislative Mid-Session Update

By Sarah Ritter | Advocacy, Blog - Main | No Comments

We’re Halfway There! Missouri Legislative Session Update   The Missouri General Assembly returned to Jefferson City on Monday, March 21, 2022 after a week-long legislative…

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Jan 07
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What is Child Nutrition & WIC Reauthorization? 

By Operation Food Search | Advocacy, Blog - Main, Uncategorized | No Comments

Strengthening Child Nutrition Programs is Essential to Addressing Child Hunger Each day child nutrition programs improve millions of children’s overall nutrition, health, development and educational…

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Nov 19
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Integrating Food and Nutrition into Health Care

By Operation Food Search | Advocacy, Blog - Main | No Comments

The vision of Operation Food Search is that all children and families have the nutrition, food and skills they need to live a healthy life….

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Jul 07
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Let’s Talk About WIC in Missouri

By Sarah Ritter | Advocacy, News | No Comments

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, also known as WIC, is a federal public health nutrition program that provides food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding support,…

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Jul 07
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2021 Missouri Legislative Wrap-up

By Sarah Ritter | Advocacy, News | No Comments

INTRODUCTION  The Missouri state legislature wrapped up the last day of regular session on Friday, May 14. While still grappling with challenges of the global…

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Mar 16
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OFS Recognized for Advocacy Work

By Jocelyn Fundoukos | Advocacy, News | No Comments

21 Food Banks Excel in Advocacy Food Bank News has determined that 21 of the 100 largest food banks in the country are utilizing best…

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Jun 12
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Missouri Legislative Round Up

By Jocelyn Fundoukos | Advocacy | No Comments

On Friday May 15, the Missouri General Assembly gaveled out, marking the end of the 2020 legislative session.  This session was far from normal.  The…

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May 04
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Food & Resource for Your Family During the Pandemic

By Operation Food Search | Advocacy, Blog - Main, News | No Comments

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: There are several ways to find free meals in the St. Louis metro area if the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult…

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Mar 12
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OFS POLICY TEAM IN D.C.

By Jocelyn Fundoukos | Advocacy, Blog - Main, News | No Comments

Our Policy and Advocacy Team attended the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. this month alongside other national organizations, members of Congress and key administration…

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