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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.

ofsSeptember 18, 2026

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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.

ofsAugust 24, 2026

Bernie Federko volunteering at Operation Food Search

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Operation Food Search gets assist from Blues legend Bernie Federko

Blues legend Bernie Federko joined volunteers from PNC Bank for an afternoon of service at Operation Food Search.

ofsAugust 21, 2026

Volunteer organizing packages of shelf-stable food in food pantry

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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…

ofsAugust 20, 2026

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Tips for outsmarting summer garden pests 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.

ofsJuly 28, 2026

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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…

ofsJuly 28, 2026

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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…

ofsJune 25, 2026

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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.

ofsMay 4, 2026

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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…

ofsApril 24, 2026

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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…

ofsMarch 27, 2026

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French metal band Gojira to play benefit concert for Operation Food Search

Operation Food Search works to combat food insecurity across Missouri and Illinois

Operation Food Search gets assist from Blues legend Bernie Federko

Demand for food aid swells in St. Louis—and then swells more

Tips for outsmarting summer garden pests featured on KMOV

Sweet and simple summer dessert recipe featured on KMOV

Nexstar Founder’s Day: FOX 2 to tackle St. Louis food insecurity

Spring Gardening with Operation Food Search featured on KMOV

Healthy food is cheaper than chronic disease. Missouri should act like it

CBS News 24/7 Interview with CEO Kristen Wild

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