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April 1, 2024

Missouri Midsession 2024 Legislative Update

Bills Related to Food Security The recent Missouri legislative spring break marked the midpoint of the legislative session. Of particular interest to our work at…
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March 6, 2024

How the Federal Child Tax Credit Could Help Missouri Families

One of the federal policies that could benefit families in the community is the Child Tax Credit. The Child Tax Credit is a federal tax…
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April 1, 2022

SNAP Proves Essential to COVID-19 Recovery

What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is the nation’s most important anti-hunger program. SNAP provides monthly benefits…
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March 31, 2022

Missouri Legislative Mid-Session Update

We're Halfway There! Missouri Legislative Session Update   The Missouri General Assembly returned to Jefferson City on Monday, March 21, 2022 after a week-long legislative…
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January 7, 2022

What is Child Nutrition & WIC Reauthorization? 

Strengthening Child Nutrition Programs is Essential to Addressing Child Hunger Each day child nutrition programs improve millions of children’s overall nutrition, health, development and educational…
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July 7, 2021

Let’s Talk About WIC in Missouri

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, also known as WIC, is a federal public health nutrition program that provides food assistance, nutrition education, breastfeeding support,…
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AdvocacyNews
July 7, 2021

2021 Missouri Legislative Wrap-up

INTRODUCTION  The Missouri state legislature wrapped up the last day of regular session on Friday, May 14. While still grappling with challenges of the global…
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AdvocacyNews
March 16, 2021

OFS Recognized for Advocacy Work

21 Food Banks Excel in Advocacy Food Bank News has determined that 21 of the 100 largest food banks in the country are utilizing best…
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June 12, 2020

Missouri Legislative Round Up

On Friday May 15, the Missouri General Assembly gaveled out, marking the end of the 2020 legislative session.  This session was far from normal.  The…
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AdvocacyBlog - MainNews
March 12, 2020

OFS POLICY TEAM IN D.C.

Our Policy and Advocacy Team attended the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. this month alongside other national organizations, members of Congress and key administration…
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January 4, 2018

Getting to the point

Learn the "weird" way Operation Food Search made this holiday season special with the help of some friends It’s a simple equation: Take a restaurant…
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May 15, 2017

Providing Flood Relief

"We are asking our compassionate community members to join us in supporting our neighbors during this extremely difficult time." -Sunny Schaefer, Executive Director OFS is…
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December 12, 2016

GivingTuesday Raises Nearly $57,000 for Operation Food Search

Operation Food Search (OFS) utilized this year’s #GivingTuesday philanthropic event as an opportunity to increase awareness around childhood hunger and boost year-end donations. Operation Food…
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July 14, 2016

Saturday Jubilee 2016

Saturday Jubilee Region Wide Food Drive One Day - One Purpose - Heal Hunger Most children look forward to being out of school for the…
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July 13, 2016

Tomato Explosion 2016 – Dine Out. One Month. Heal Hunger.

July is Ripe for Tomato Explosion!  Too hot to cook? Dine out throughout the month of July and help Operation Food Search, FEAST Magazine and 100 top…
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