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The federal government shutdown ended on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
USDA has confirmed that most states will receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit funds within 24 hours of the government reopening.
If you can help the Foodbank with a financial donation to help support families in our region, please visit: https://stlfoodbank.org/give-help/.
If you need help finding food assistance in your area, visit https://stlfoodbank.org/find-food/.
Food Resources
Do you need help with food or other resources?
The St. Louis Area Foodbank can help.
Food pantries
Find the help you need near you with our Pantry Locator. Click the button below. Then enter your address or zip code to see what resources and food outlets are available in your area.
mobile food distributions
Click the button below to check our online calendar for monthly food distribution events in your area.
United Way
The United Way’s 2-1-1 program can connect
you with resources for basic needs, healthcare, and more. Click the button below to learn more.
Seniors
Each month, the St. Louis Area Foodbank distributes thousands of supplemental food boxes to seniors. Click the button below to learn more about this program. Then use our Pantry Locator tool to connect with a pantry near you to see if TEFAP is available in your area.
Emergency food assistance
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing nutrition assistance at no cost. Click the button below to learn more about this program. Then use our Pantry Locator tool to connect with a pantry near you to see if TEFAP is available in your area.
Prescription Assitance
No one should have to choose between filling a prescription and feeding their family. Rx Outreach can help you find affordable medication options. Click the button below for more information.
school-based pantries
Our School Markets are pantries where families can access nutritious food for their entire household each week. Click the button below to learn more about this program.
mental health
The stress of an unexpected bill, job loss, or family crisis can not only cause food insecurity, it can disrupt a person’s physical and mental well-being. The United Way offers resources that can help. Click the button below to learn more.
Help those who Have Been impacted by the shutdown
We are committed to doing all we can to help support families in need of food assistance.
If you can help the Foodbank with a financial donation to help support families in our region, please visit: https://stlfoodbank.org/give-help/.