SSM Health food distribution event set for Feb. 19

SSM Health, in its’ continuing effort to address food insecurity in the St. Louis region, is teaming with the St. Louis Area Foodbank in hosting a free food distribution event on Wednesday Feb. 19, 2025.

The distribution will begin at 9 a.m. at SSM Health DePaul Hospital St. Louis, 12303 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, Mo., 63044, and continue until supplies last 

 “Our commitment to the health and well-being of our neighbors goes beyond medical care, and we’re proud to partner with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to do what we can to address food insecurity in our region,” says Karen Bradshaw, regional director of community health.

“The food distribution events are open to anyone in our community and provides an opportunity for SSM Health staff teams to actively live out our Mission.”

 Team members from SSM Health will help distribute food beginning at 9 a.m. until supplies at SSM Health DePaul Hospital – St. Louis.

There are ways to assist Foodbank throughout the year.

The organization accepts donations that support special diets and/or the specific chronic conditions of our neighbors. Food donations that are high in protein, 100% whole grain, low or reduced sodium, and low sugar will make the most nutritional impact.

St. Louis Area Foodbank collaborates with a partnership of over 500 hunger-relief programs and local agencies. It responds to hunger in communities across 26 counties in Missouri and Illinois by distributing food to more than 392,000 people every year

Foodbank encourages donations of non-perishable items in the original, sealed packages.
This helps ensure the safety of products for those it serves.

This DePaul Hospital event is set up as a drive through distribution and volunteers will put food directly into vehicles. SSM asks that motorists have space in vehicles for food items and that they do not leave vehicles during the distribution.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. 

The event is open to the public. For more information, please contact the St. Louis Area Foodbank at (314) 292-6262.