The Tackle Hunger V campaign collected over 38,000 pounds of food in the St. Louis area, providing vital nutrition to nearly 10,000 people.

Tackle Hunger V has come to an end, with thousands of pounds of food collected to help fight hunger across the St. Louis area.

The annual campaign, a partnership between Operation Food Search, KSDK, and Neighbors Credit Union, collected a total of 38,396 pounds of non-perishable food this year.

Donations came from participating high schools, Neighbors Credit Union branches, and KSDK’s new home at The Highlands. An additional $163.75 in cash donations was collected through credit union branches and an online QR code.