OFS IN THE NEWS

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October 17, 2021

What OFS is Doing to Help Amid COVID-19

Amid COVID-19, food insecurity is skyrocketing. Here's what local hunger-relief organizations are doing to help. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help,” says a young…
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October 8, 2021

OFS Receives Grant from Hunger Relief Organization

Operation Food Search (OFS), a nonprofit aimed at ending hunger in the St. Louis metro area, has received a $70,000 grant from MAZON: A Jewish…
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September 24, 2021

Inaugural Feast for Change Event at Kuhs Farm

Operation Food Search recently held its inaugural Feast for Change, a "farm-to-fork" dinner experience at Kuhs Estate and Farm, featuring locally sourced ingredients prepared by…
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September 21, 2021

St. Louis Sustainable Food Management Summit

Operation Food Search President and CEO Kristen Wild spoke on a panel at the St. Louis Sustainable Food Management Summit on Sept. 15, 2021. The…
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August 20, 2021

Kristen Wild: Most Influential Business Women

Operation Food Search President & CEO Kristen Wild has been named a 2021 Most Influential Business Woman by the St. Louis Business Journal. Read more.…
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August 6, 2021

CEO Kristen Wild Interviewed on KTRS

Kristen Wild, President & CEO of Operation Food Search, on the mission of the organization and its upcoming events. Listen here.
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August 6, 2021

Demand for Food Donations Continues

Demand for food donations continues to surge as programs near their end. Read more. . .
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July 26, 2021

Operation BBQ Raises More than $30K for Kids

Operation Food Search (OFS), a non-profit hunger relief organization, raised more than $30,000 at the first Operation Barbecue event, held in partnership with Sugarfire Smoke…
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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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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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June 24, 2021

Recycler Helps OFS Feed Families

Recyclers have been fighting food insecurity at the local level for years through food or financial donations. Venice, Ill.-based Becker Iron & Metal belongs to a partnership…
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June 24, 2021

Gleaning Program Helps Farmers By Giving Back

Missouri Coalition for the Environment’s (MCE) Food and Farm Program not only works to diversify Missouri’s farming economy, helps environmentally responsible farmers thrive, organizes community-led…
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June 24, 2021

New App for Gardeners to Donate Food

Operation Food Search (OFS) and Urban Harvest STL (UHSTL) have joined 40 nonprofits around the country to launch a mobile app that directs home and…
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May 26, 2021

Operation Food Search: Hydroponic Gardens

Operation Food Search: Hydroponic Gardens Imagine having the ability to grow fresh vegetable and herbs in and out of season. Operation Food Search, a non-profit…
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May 26, 2021

OFS’s Endowment Campaign Tops $5M Goal

OFS's Endowment Campaign Tops $5M Goal Operation Food Search, one of the St. Louis region's largest nonprofit organizations, surpassed the $5 million goal set for…
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Trina Ragain; director of policy and innovation for Operation Food Search
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May 26, 2021

Using Innovation To Create Change

Using Innovation To Create Change Operation Food Search distributes millions of dollars in food and necessities each year throughout Missouri. While its efforts significantly impact…
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Volunteers from Operation Food Search prepare meals to be shipped out to communities around the St. Louis Area.
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May 24, 2021

OFS Distributes One Millionth Child’s Meal

Operation Food Search Distributes One Millionth Child's Meal Operation Food Search (OFS), a non-profit hunger relief organization, recently distributed the one millionth child’s meal through…
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May 20, 2021

Operation Food Search Adds Chief Operating Officer

Operation Food Search has named Carlton Adams as its first chief operating officer, effective earlier this month. The nonprofit organization added the role of COO…
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May 11, 2021

$240K Donated to OFS for Franklin Co. Pantries

Anonymous donors make $240,000 gift to local food pantries   It was a phone call that Second Blessings Food Pantry President Becki Gillihan never expected…
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May 5, 2021

Sugarfire Chef Joins Operation BBQ

The executive chef of Sugarfire Smoke House will teach you how to cook in this virtual cooking class for charity You can support kids in…
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April 13, 2021

OFS Creates Gleaning Partnership with Eckert’s

Operation Food Search recently announced a new gleaning partnership with Eckert’s Belleville Farm located at 951 S. Green Mount Rd. in Belleville, Ill.  The family…
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April 7, 2021

OFS Hires Fresh Rx Team Members

Operation Food Search recently hired Janae King as Fresh Rx Intake Specialist and Danielle Williams as Fresh Rx Food and Nutrition Specialist. Read more. .…
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March 25, 2021

OFS Provides $17K Funding to Agency Partners

Operation Food Search Provides $17,000 in Funding to Partner Agencies OFS recently presented its own grants to community partners for the first time in the…
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March 24, 2021

OFS Named Top Workplace for Women

Women’s Foundation names St. Louis' top 21 top workplaces for women From the St. Louis Business Journal: The foundation revealed Wednesday, observed as Equal Pay…
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March 18, 2021

OFS Launches Missouri School Breakfast Website

St. Louis-Based Operation Food Search Launches Missouri School Breakfast Website, Aims to Improve School Breakfast Programs Studies show the most important meal of the day…
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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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March 12, 2021

OFS Awarded More Than $1.4 Million

Operation Food Search (OFS), a non-profit hunger relief organization, recently received $1,435,000 from the St. Louis County Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act…
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Alan Shultz, Chairmen of the Board of Directors for Operation Food Search
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February 23, 2021

OFS Names New Board of Directors Chair

Operation Food Search recently appointed Alan Schultz as the Chair of its Board of Directors.  In this position, Schultz will provide strategic leadership, advisement and…
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