Public Programs and Services
See the links below to learn more about valuable resources in our community.
See the links below to learn more about valuable resources in our community.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers a monthly benefit to help those in need buy food and food products. To apply or manage your SNAP benefits visit the Department of Social Services (DSS) website.
– Call DSS back at 855-823-4908 (calling earlier in the day is best).
– Visit the DSS website to schedule an appointment for an in person interview.
– Visit your local FSD Resource Center to complete your interview in person.
– NOTE: Before visiting your local Resource Center, check their hours of operation online.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and health care referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5. Fathers, grandparents, guardians, and foster parents may also apply for benefits for the children living in their household.
Formula Shortage Info:
Your child(ren) may be eligible for free or reduced price meals at school. Even if your school is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students during the 2021-2022 school year, families are still encouraged to fill out a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application. A new application must be filled out every year to qualify.
There are several ways to apply for free and reduced price school meals:
All taxpayers may take a charitable deduction of up to $300 per individual in 2020, even if you do not itemize on your return.
It’s simple to make a stock gift, just contact our Director of Development, Ellen Reed-Fox.
Individuals age 70½ and older may transfer up to $100,000 annually from their IRA accounts directly to OFS without recognizing the distribution as income on their tax returns. Contact our Director of Development, Ellen Reed-Fox.
NOTE: Required Minimum Distributions have been temporarily suspended for the 2020 tax year.
Email Ellen or call (314) 451-1950
If so, you can designate Operation Food Search (CODE 98440) as your charity to support through the Combined Federal Campaign. Contact Judy Coyman, Director of Annual Giving.
Email Judy or call (314) 325-1292
Donate on a recurring basis by designating a checking account or a credit card for your contributions. When you donate monthly, you join a very special community of OFS supporters who ensure consistent access to the funds needed to heal hunger.
Honor a loved one or recognize someone special while helping solve the problem of hunger in a directly impactful way. Make your gift online or by mail, and the individual or family you are honoring will receive a personalized notecard from OFS notifying them of your memorial or tribute gift (but not the amount). All gifts of $50 or more will be posted quarterly on our Memorials and Tributes web page.
Create a legacy through your estate plans that helps OFS heal hunger for generations to come.
When you invest in our endowment, you are investing in the region and its people. The long-term impact of your gift ensures it will go beyond providing immediate hunger relief to strengthen the community itself.
Many employers match gifts and volunteer hours made by employees. Find out if your company has a matching gift program at our link below.