Category Archives: food drive

Tackling Hunger in our Hometown – #CerealDrive

By: Danni Eickenhorst, Midland Division In an area that many think of as stable and event somewhat affluent, families are living in houses valued at 6 and 7 figures, with empty plates and barren cupboards. In a trend we hoped had been a fluke, the need we saw last summer at our O’Fallon, MO food [...]

Support BSA Food Drives in November

The Salvation Army has addressed unprecedented need in Missouri and Southern Illinois, both in response to natural disasters and the general economy. The Greater St. Louis Boy Scouts of America will host their annual “Scouting for Food” event this month. On Saturday November 12, 1.4 million bags will be distributed to as to homes throughout [...]

Alton daycare mobilizes families to support Salvation Army food pantry

By: Danni Eickenhorst, Content Specialist, Midland Division Toddle Towne, a local Alton daycare and preschool center has been in Alton since 1988, and having watched the residents of Alton battle economic hardships and flooding over that time period, the center believes strongly in supporting local non-profits such as The Salvation Army.  Sharon Velloff, the Beginners [...]

Weekend Food Drives in Metro Area to Benefit TSA Joplin Relief

St. Louis- Two food drives scheduled for late this week will benefit The Salvation Army’s Joplin relief effort. On Friday, June 24, Express Scripts will host a food drive at 1 Express Drive, off Highway 70 & Florissant Road, near the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus.  Volunteers will be on hand accepting donations [...]

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