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Full Resource Name:
Operation Food Search, Inc.
Address
1644 Lotsie Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 726-5355 x1
AKA:
OFS
Description:
A hunger relief organization that provides free food, nutrition education and innovative programs proven to reduce food insecurity. The agency provides food and services through a network of community partners in Missouri and Illinois.
Hours:
Office Hours: Mon-Fri -8:00am to 5:00pm
24-Hour Hotline
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 1, 2023
Year Incorporated:
1981
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1644 Lotsie Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63132
Contacts
Matt Kasate
Phone Numbers
Hunger Hotline
(314) 726-5355 x1
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Accessibility:
Designated Parking, Outside Ramps, Wheelchair Access
Services
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Description
Created a centralized map of meal sites where families can access free meals for kids age 18 years and under.
Hours
Website: 24 Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Age 18 years and under
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Visit Website at www.operationfoodsearch.org/child-meal-map/
Languages
English
Service Area
Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis City/County and Warren Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Distribution of surplus food to over 300 community agencies in Missouri and Illinois, includes pick-up and distribution of donated foods.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Completed Application
Eligibility
- Provides food directly only to pantries, kitchens, shelters, and senior centers - Call For Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Agencies or organizations can apply by visiting the website at www.operationfoodsearch.org/
Languages
English
Service Area
- Boone, Cape Girardeau, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, St. Charles, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Warren and Washington Counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Operation Frontline: Provides nutrition education, classes taught through agencies.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
- Income Guidelines Apply - Ages 8-12 years
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- Boone, Cape Girardeau, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, St. Charles, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Warren and Washington Counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Offers on-site training program in handling perishable foods, given free of charge to agencies and offers ServSafe certification.
Hours
Call for Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Call for details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply
Languages
English
Service Area
- Boone, Cape Girardeau, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, St. Charles, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Warren and Washington Counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides resources and information about free food sites.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call for service - Visit Website at www.operationfoodsearch.org/find-food/
Languages
English
Service Area
- Illinois State - Missouri State
Geography Served
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Description
Individuals who are in need of food can be referred to a food pantry in their zip code area by texting "FOOD" to 877-877
Hours
24 hours
Required Documents
No required documentation
Eligibility
No restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Text "FOOD" to 877-877
Languages
English
Service Area
Missouri and Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Warners' Warm Up: Individuals can call the Hunger Hotline the first week of December and thereafter to get a list of the food pantry serving their area that will distribute coats.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Required Documents
Call for Details
Eligibility
Call for Details
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call the Hunger Hotline, press 3 for a list of the local food pantry that distribute
Languages
English
Service Area
- Boone, Cape Girardeau, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, St. Charles, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Warren and Washington Counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None
Description
Kurt Warner Coat Give-Away Donation: Donations of coats are being accepted across the region from November 1 - November 14th.
Hours
24 Hours
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Visit website to locate nearest coat donation drop off locations www.kurtwarner.org/warmup.html.
Languages
English
Service Area
- Boone, Cape Girardeau, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jackson, Jefferson, Lewis, Lincoln, Montgomery, Pike, St. Charles, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis, Warren, and Washington Counties in Missouri - Calhoun, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe counties in Illinois
Geography Served
None