Hunger impacts people across our region — children, adults, and seniors alike. But together, we can change that.
As Missouri’s largest independent food bank, Operation Food Search provides nourishment and hope to more than 200,000 neighbors each month through a trusted network of 330+ community partners across 25 Missouri and Illinois counties.
Every $1 you give provides $6 worth of food and essential services.
Choose How You Give. Change Lives Today.
Make a Memorial or Tribute Gift
Celebrate a loved one or honor someone special with a gift that feeds families and strengthens our community. When you make a memorial or tribute gift, we’ll send a personalized note to the honoree or their family (the gift amount will remain confidential).
Gifts of $50 or more are recognized quarterly on our Memorials and Tributes webpage.
To make a Memorial or Tribute gift, Donate Here and select the box to Dedicate Your Donation.
Matching Gifts
Double—or even triple—your impact!
Many employers match employee donations or volunteer hours. Use our easy search tool to see if your company participates.
Monthly Giving
Join the Hunger Healers, a community of monthly supporters committed to consistent, reliable support for those facing food insecurity.
Automatic monthly gifts provide steady funding for essential food and nutrition programs year-round.
Learn more here, or click below to donate now.
Donor-Advised Funds
You can recommend a gift to Operation Food Search directly from your donor-advised fund (DAF). This simple, flexible option allows you to make a lasting impact while maximizing your charitable giving strategy. Follow the link below to use our DAF tool.
Stock Gifts
Donating appreciated stock is a powerful way to give—often with added tax advantages. Your gift of securities will help provide food and nutrition education to families across our region.
It’s simple to make a stock gift, just contact our Chief Development Officer, Ellen Reed-Fox. Email Ellen or call (314) 451-1950.
Our Development Team
Operation Food Search’s Development Team members are available to answer questions and help facilitate your support of our hunger-relief mission.
Left to right: Emily Shy, Mike Foley, Jane Calkins, Ellen Reed-Fox, Judy Coyman
Emily Shy
Data & Stewardship Manager
Emily.Shy@OperationFoodSearch.org
(314) 451-1952
Mike Foley, MPA
Director of Development
Mike.Foley@OperationFoodSearch.org
(314) 944-6151
Jane Calkins
Donor Engagement Officer
Jane.Calkins@OperationFoodSearch.org
(314) 325-1295
Ellen Reed-Fox, CFRE
Chief Development Officer
Ellen.ReedFox@OperationFoodSearch.org
(314) 451-1950
Judy Coyman
Donor Engagement Manager
Judy.Coyman@OperationFoodSearch.org
(314) 325-1292
