Schnucks, St. Louis City SC team up on food drive
St. Louis City SC and Schnuck Markets are once again joining forces to fight hunger in the St. Louis region.
Until Aug. 25, the organizations invite the community to participate in the weeklong City x Schnucks Food Drive, benefiting Operation Food Search and held exclusively at Schnucks locations throughout St. Louis. During this time, community members can visit their local store to donate nonperishable food items to OFS.
The City x Schnucks Food Drive is highlighted by a special donation event featuring players Chris Durkin, Hosei Kijima and Jake Nerwinski. On Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 4 - 5:15 p.m. at the Schnucks Des Peres location (12332 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, Mo. 63131), participants can drop off their donations, meet the players and get autographs.
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“We have always set out to be an exceptional Club and Neighbor and are honored to again work alongside our partner Schnucks in combatting food insecurity in our region,” said Diego Gigliani, president and general manager of St. Louis City SC. “This food drive will bring together our community to help St. Louisans in need, and we are looking forward to continue in our support of Operation Food Search and all of the incredible ways they are fighting hunger.”
Recent data from Feeding America shows the food insecurity rate in Missouri is 15%, while food insecurity for children in St. Louis City is 30.9% and St. Louis County is 17.4%. On average, one in four children in OFS’s service area are at risk of hunger.
“Battling food insecurity and hunger in the St. Louis area is truly a team effort,” said Schro Jackson, director of community engagement and customer care at Schnucks. “We’re proud to once again join forces with our partners at Operation Food Search and City SC to continue nourishing people’s lives in the community that we all call home.”
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“We are deeply grateful to St. Louis City SC and Schnuck Markets for their commitment to ensuring children, families and individuals have the nutrition they need to thrive,” said Kristen Wild, president and CEO of Operation Food Search. “At a time when food donations are down and many of our neighbors are struggling to keep up, the support of these generous partners is more important than ever.”
Most-requested items:
- Chicken, light tuna & salmon (canned & pouches)
- Canned chicken soup, chili, stews with meat/beans
- Canned fruit (in natural juices)
- Diced tomatoes, tomato paste, canned spaghetti sauces (low sodium appreciated)
- Canned beans (low sodium appreciated)
- Instant brown rice, whole wheat pasta
- Boxed meal kits
- Canned vegetables
- Dried spices: chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, basil
- Deodorant, toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Pop-top canned items especially appreciated
- No glass containers or ramen noodles
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