Food Access
One of our goals is to improve access to healthy foods and beverages. To this purpose we want to make sure the community knows of the resources available when it becomes difficult to put food on the table. If you, or someone you know, is struggling - please point them to one of the organizations below.
Find Food IL MAP | https://eat-move-save.extension.illinois.edu
Use the Find Food IL map to find places that are offering free food or meals in your community.
You can find:
Food Pantries
School and Summertime Meal Sites
Grocery Stores
Farmers Markets
SNAP and WIC Offices
Senior Food Resources
St. Louis Area Foodbank | https://stlfoodbank.org
Find a Pantry: https://stlfoodbank.org/programs-services/find-food/
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), aka food stamps, provides a crucial resources to low-income individuals struggling with food insecurity. Need help applying for SNAP? Call 618-307-9236.
Operation Food Search
3 Ways to Find Food Assistance Resources Near You:
View the Map: https://www.operationfoodsearch.org/find-food/#food-map
Call the Hotline: (314) 726-5355 x 1
Text your zip code to (785) 503-3310
The Hunger Hotline is an emergency, 24/7 service to provide those in need with referral information for agencies in their neighborhoods. Callers are supplied with agency names and telephone numbers. If you, or someone you know, is in need of emergency assistance, call (314) 726-5355 x 1 and follow the instructions to access the Hunger Hotline.