This BHM, we want to close out by highlighting the legacy of William Hastie Jr. a judge, educator, and civil rights pioneer. As the first African American federal judge and governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, he broke barriers and fought tirelessly for justice and equality.

A huge thank you to @WashUMedicine for volunteering with us! 🙏 Thanks to their efforts, we've saved $1,463 in labor costs, which means more food and services for our community! ❤️ Learn more about how to volunteer at loom.ly/FdRqgAA

This month's featured dish in the OFS Teaching Kitchen is a hearty One-Pot Pasta. Learn how to prepare this dish by scheduling a class in our Teaching Kitchen. Email [email protected] for more information. Get the full recipe here: loom.ly/IyzU_ro

The OFS Spring Training event for our agency pantry partners, lead by Monica, our Manager of Community Food Systems, was a great success. The event focused on how agencies can grow healthy food economically in small spaces. #CommunityFoodSystems

OFS is excited to announce our hands-on cooking classes have begun. These classes will be taught in our new teaching kitchen to groups of up to 16 people. Contact Jason, at [email protected], for more information or to schedule a class.

OFS is excited to announce our hands-on cooking classes have begun. These classes will be taught in our new teaching kitchen to groups of up to 16 people. Contact Jason, at [email protected], for more information or to schedule a class.

Martha Gellhorn was a true trailblazer. As one of the first female journalists to report from the front lines, she brought the stories of the voiceless to the world. Her work still reminds us today that storytelling has the power to inspire change. 🚺📚 #WomensHistoryMonth

Small spaces can make big impact! Grow some extra produce in your garden for our community. You can donate homegrown produce via the Fresh Food Connect app loom.ly/yoxQmnk and help fight hunger. Every donation counts! 🍅 #CommunityGarden #FightHunger

🍎🥦 Fresh produce, fresh vibes! The MetroMarket gearing up for some special stops before the start of the season. Come see what’s in store and stock up on healthy food. Learn more at stlmetromarket.org #EatFresh #STLMetroMarket

Patsy Takemoto Mink broke barriers as the first woman of color in Congress and co-author of Title IX, the landmark legislation that bans gender discrimination in federal ed programs. She shared in our vision of a world where no one goes hungry. ⚖️ 👩🏻‍⚖️ #WHM #PatsyTakemotoMink

🌱✨ Thanks to our volunteers, and in partnership with EarthDance Organic Farm School, we added compost fertilizer and planted the first seeds of hope, growth, and community. The new garden will be used to as a hands-on teaching aid for our pantry partners. #TeachingGarden

In 2024, Operation Food Search continued its mission to end child hunger, expanding critical programs like Operation Backpack, which provides weekend meals for school children and their families. Learn more about our 2024 impact at loom.ly/mf7lyaI #HealHunger

Thank you, @WWT_Inc volunteers for packing food that will be shared with our many pantry partners. OFS appreciates your commitment to heal hunger in our region. Learn more on how to volunteer at loom.ly/FdRqgAA

Frances Perkins was the first woman in the U.S. Cabinet. She helped create programs that lifted many out of poverty during the Great Depression. Her legacy reminds us that effective policy and compassion can transform lives. 🍅 #WomensHistoryMonth #FrancesPerkins

OFS is excited to announce our hands-on cooking classes have begun. These classes will be taught in our new teaching kitchen to groups of up to 16 people. Contact Jason, at [email protected], for more information or to schedule a class.

Celebrate National Home Garden Day by growing a little extra for our community! Donate your homegrown produce using the Fresh Food Connect app (bit.ly/3HGsDgw) and help fight hunger. Every harvest makes a difference! 🍅 #HomeGardenDay #GrowGive

📢 Emergency Tornado Relief in Fountain Park! Operation Food Search will be onsite with FREE kid-friendly snacks, drinks, personal care items, and other giveaways. 4901 Fountain Ave. 🗓️ Wednesday, June 11 from 2–4 p.m. 🗓️ Friday, June 13 from 1–3 p.m.

📣 Be a Hunger Hero This Summer! Join OFS and our amazing partners—Schnucks, Dierbergs, and Straub’s—for our one-day food drive. We're looking for VOLUNTEERS for Sat. 8/16 to gather donations at local stores! loom.ly/tRh5EnI #ShopOutHunger #VolunteerSTL #HealHungerSTL

📣 Lend a Hand. Change a Life. We’re looking for volunteers to help collect food donations at Dierbergs Markets, schnucks, and @Straubsmarket 🗓️ Saturday, August 16 ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM (choose a shift!) 🔗 Sign up at here: loom.ly/tRh5EnI #ShopOutHunger #VolunteerStL

🥫 Grab a friend + give back. Volunteer on 8/16 to help collect donations that support hunger relief across our region. Just 2 hours of your time can make a big difference for families facing hunger! @schnucks @dierbergs @straubsmarket 🔗 Sign up at here: loom.ly/tRh5EnI