Operation Food Search

Operation Food Search Missouri's largest independent food bank. Help us heal hunger at https://Donate.OperationFoodSearch.org. Louis region. Visit www.OperationFoodSearch.org.

Established in 1981, Operation Food Search (OFS) is a leader in hunger relief, nutrition education, and advocacy serving the Greater St. Each month, Operation Food Search helps to feed
more than 200,000 individuals who struggle with hunger and food insecurity through our key programs: Emergency Food Distribution, Operation Backpack, Nutrition Education, Summer Meals. With a goal to end childhood h

unger, OFS empowers families and help children access the food they need. Together, we heal the hurt of hunger.

Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid aren’t just policy decisions. They’re real challenges for families in our community. In Missou...
06/02/2026

Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid aren’t just policy decisions. They’re real challenges for families in our community. In Missouri, an estimated 210,000 residents could lose Medicaid and 150,000 could lose SNAP, putting health and economic stability at risk across the region.

The Clark-Fox Policy Institute and Center for Social Development are co-hosting a free, hybrid event to unpack what these changes mean for local communities and explore alternative programs. We’re honored that Operation Food Search President & CEO Kristen Wild will be part of this important discussion.

"Federal Cuts, Local Consequences: How St. Louis Can Respond to an Unraveling Safety Net"
🗓️ June 30, Noon-1:30 p.m.
📍 WashU Brown School and Zoom

Join the conversation!
🔗 RSVP: https://loom.ly/m1zrPaM

🌈 Everybody eats. 🌈At Operation Food Search, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to nutritious food—no excepti...
06/01/2026

🌈 Everybody eats. 🌈

At Operation Food Search, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to nutritious food—no exceptions.

People in the LGBTQ+ community face disproportionately higher rates of food insecurity due to challenges like discrimination, housing instability, and barriers to employment.

This month and every month, we celebrate inclusion, dignity, and the power of ensuring every neighbor has access to the food and resources they need to thrive.

Happy Pride Month! ❤️

🥬 Fresh food. 💲 Low prices. 📍 Right in your neighborhood.OFS MetroMarket travels throughout the St. Louis area Monday–Sa...
05/31/2026

🥬 Fresh food. 💲 Low prices. 📍 Right in your neighborhood.

OFS MetroMarket travels throughout the St. Louis area Monday–Saturday to bring groceries closer to families and communities with limited access to grocery stores.

👉 Click and scroll for Thursday–Saturday markets.

📆 See the full schedule at ofsmetromarket.org/schedule

Operation Food Search is deeply honored to announce that Nurture Birth & Health and the Doula Lab have chosen to recogni...
05/29/2026

Operation Food Search is deeply honored to announce that Nurture Birth & Health and the Doula Lab have chosen to recognize our Nourishing Healthy Starts program at the St. Louis red-carpet premier of The Ebony Canal.

The OFS Nourishing Healthy Starts program is among just nine maternal & infant health organizations to be honored. The event will feature a screening of The Ebony Canal, a multi-Emmy and NAACP Image Award-winning documentary on Black maternal & infant health, followed by a live panel of experts.

We are immensely proud of the critical work the Nourishing Healthy Starts team is doing to ensure mothers and their babies are supported and nourished. Congratulations!

Event details:
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Belleville West High School

Tickets: https://loom.ly/9BJCkag

Today, on World Hunger Day, we’re reminded that we all play a role in healing hunger. Together, we can be part of the so...
05/28/2026

Today, on World Hunger Day, we’re reminded that we all play a role in healing hunger. Together, we can be part of the solution.

One simple way to help is to host or support a food drive. 🥫🫘

Every canned good, every boxed meal, and every donation helps put food on someone’s table and brings hope to our community.

Small actions add up to a big impact. Get involved: give.operationfoodsearch.org

05/28/2026

Picture this: a beautiful day on the course, great company, and a shared mission to heal hunger. ⛳

Join us on July 13 at the beautiful Norwood Hills Country Club for our annual Swing to Heal Hunger golf tournament!

A big thank you to our Champion Sponsor, Seeger Toyota, for helping support neighbors across the St. Louis region.

Sign up today 🔗 OperationFoodSearch.org/Golf

Happy 20th Birthday, Operation Backpack! 🎉For two decades, backpacks like these have carried more than school supplies; ...
05/28/2026

Happy 20th Birthday, Operation Backpack! 🎉

For two decades, backpacks like these have carried more than school supplies; they’ve carried meals, care, and the support children need to get through the weekend and return to school ready to learn.

What started with 450 bags has grown into 6,500 backpacks each week across Missouri and Illinois, because no child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

And it’s all part of a larger story: 45 years of standing alongside children and families, connecting them with the food and resources they need.

❤️ 45 years of feeding families
🎒 20 years of backpacks filled with care

This month in the OFS Teaching Kitchen, we're featuring a vegetarian-friendly, protein-packed chickpea salad recipe. Thi...
05/27/2026

This month in the OFS Teaching Kitchen, we're featuring a vegetarian-friendly, protein-packed chickpea salad recipe. This dish is quick to prepare, and its versatility can't be beat. Watch Chef Jason to find out how to make your new summer staple! 👀 https://loom.ly/r8ifSp0

Grab your golf clubs!Operation Food Search's 32nd annual Swing to Heal Hunger returns July 13, 2026, at Norwood Hills Co...
05/26/2026

Grab your golf clubs!

Operation Food Search's 32nd annual Swing to Heal Hunger returns July 13, 2026, at Norwood Hills Country Club. Whether you join us on the course or support us as a sponsor, every swing helps OFS fight hunger across the St. Louis region.

⛳ Foursomes & individual golfers welcome
⛳ Sponsorships available
⛳ Great golf for an even greater cause

Join us for a fun day on the course while helping provide meals to neighbors in need.

👉 Register today: operationfoodsearch.org/golf

We can’t wait to see you on the green!

We wish you a peaceful Memorial Day as we honor and remember the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our...
05/25/2026

We wish you a peaceful Memorial Day as we honor and remember the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In observance of the holiday, Operation Food Search facilities are closed today.

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1644 Lotsie Boulevard
Overland, MO
63132

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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