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

11/01/2026

Your favorite farmers market on wheels is rolling through the bi-state region with fresh, affordable produce and frozen meat! 🚚🍅💚

📍 Check out this week’s OFS MetroMarket schedule and plan your visit.

10/30/2026

🦇 This vampire has been waiting 48 years to rise from the grave…

Back in 1978, two Belleville teens shot a vampire movie on Super 8 but never got to finish it. Tomorrow, “Disinter” finally premieres! 🎬

🧛 Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.
📍 Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL
🥫 Admission: a can of food for Operation Food Search

A huge thank-you to Patrick Voss, Keith Howard, and Nathan Domesick for turning their premiere into a food drive!

Watch the full story from First Alert 4: https://loom.ly/R_t_o38

Feeling inspired? You can host your own food or fund drive anytime, with your office, school, team, or friends. We’ll share our list of most-needed items, and every dollar raised provides $6 in food and services for families in our region. 🧡

Two Belleville men who made a vampire film as teenagers in 1978 will screen the finished version Saturday, Halloween, at the Lincoln Theatre in Belleville.

10/28/2026

Congratulations to St. Louis Public Library (SLPL) on being named the 2026 Missouri Library of the Year! 🎉

For more than 10 years, Operation Food Search (OFS) has proudly partnered with SLPL to support the St. Louis community through nutrition access, education, and resource connections. Across seven library locations, SLPL has helped provide more than 100,000 meals to neighbors in need.

"Over the past decade, we have witnessed firsthand the library's unwavering commitment to serving its community with compassion, innovation, and a deep understanding of the needs of local families," said Melissa Weissler, MPH, chief programs officer at Operation Food Search.

We were honored to recommend SLPL for this recognition and are thrilled to see its extraordinary dedication recognized through this well-deserved achievement. Congratulations to the entire SLPL team! 📚❤️

10/28/2026

🏈 Tackle Hunger V scored big in the fight against hunger!

De Smet Jesuit High School and Lutheran High School North closed out this year's campaign by collecting more than 5,000 pounds of food combined. Thank you to the students, staff, and supporters who stepped up to help provide nourishment for neighbors in need.

While the school competition has wrapped up, you can still help make a difference by donating non-perishable food items at your local Neighbors Credit Union branch through the end of this week. Every contribution helps!

A special thank-you to our incredible partners, Neighbors Credit Union and KSDK News 5 On Your Side, for making Tackle Hunger V possible! 🏈💚🥫

10/25/2026

Shop fresh fruits and veggies, plus frozen meats and more at OFS MetroMarket! 🚚💚 Check out this week's schedule to find a market near you.

💲 We accept cash, SNAP/EBT, and credit cards.

10/20/2026

In Week 7 of Tackle Hunger V, Pattonville High School and Parkway North High School collected 1,693 pounds of food for neighbors facing hunger. That's enough to help Operation Food Search provide nutritious food to 423 people for one day!

Thanks to all the students, families, and supporters who contributed to the food drives, and to Neighbors Credit Union and KSDK News 5 On Your Side for helping us tackle hunger together. 🏈💚

10/20/2026

🍅 Nothing beats a warm bowl of homemade soup in the fall.

This easy tomato soup recipe comes together with simple ingredients you might already have on hand. Enjoy cozy, fresh flavor in just 45 minutes from start to finish.

👉 Get the full recipe at https://loom.ly/9PMHmdM

🍳 Did you know? Chef Jason teaches hands-on cooking classes for groups of up to 16 participants in the OFS Teaching Kitchen! Every group that pays for a class provides a FREE cooking class for community members experiencing food insecurity.

10/19/2026

"The charitable food system was designed to supplement the safety net, not replace it. Without reliable, consistent data, it becomes harder to see where the gaps are, how large they are and whether the solutions are working. Less information does not mean less hunger."—from the op-ed published in Missouri Independent by OFS President & CEO Kristen Wild.

https://loom.ly/Bb0qhOQ

For more than three decades, the federal government released an annual comprehensive report on the state of hunger in America. But that ended in 2025 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would no longer produce Household Food Security reports. While the report has disappeared, hunger...

10/19/2026

The 26th annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive is officially here! 🧥

From Oct. 19 through Nov. 1, donate new or gently used coats at one of 100+ drop-off locations across the bi-state region. Last year, our community donated nearly 9,000 coats and other winter essentials to help neighbors stay warm.

Special thanks to Kurt Warner and the First Things First Foundation for partnering with us once again! Donations collected through the coat drive will be sorted and distributed by Operation Food Search through our network of partner agencies to support individuals and families throughout the region.

Thank you to our Warners' Warm-Up teammates: CardinalsCare, FedEx Office, KSDK News 5 On Your Side, LookAfter Hair Company, McCollister's, Inc., participating police stations, and participating credit unions.

📍 Find a drop-off location: https://loom.ly/LeuaHWY

10/18/2026

🥑 Fresh food. 💲 Affordable prices. 📍 Near you.

🚚 OFS MetroMarket is bringing low-cost groceries to neighborhoods across the St. Louis bi-state region! Check out the schedule to find your nearest market.

💵 SNAP/EBT, cash, and credit cards accepted.

🔗 Find a market near you at ofsmetromarket.org/schedule

Address

1644 Lotsie Boulevard
Overland, MO
63132

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.OperationFoodSearch.org/, http://www.twitter.com/OpFoodSearch, http://www.youtube.com/user/OpFoodSearch

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