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:

  • 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.