Operation Foodsearch

<p>Founded in 1981, <a href="https://www.operationfoodsearch.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Operation Food Search (OFS)</strong></a> is a hunger relief organization that provides free food, nutrition education, and innovative programs proven to reduce food insecurity. With a strategic focus aimed at ending childhood hunger, OFS empowers families and increases access to healthy and affordable food. The agency provides food and services to 200,000 individuals on a monthly basis – one-third of whom are children – through a network of 330 community partners in 42 Missouri and Illinois counties. </p><p><a href="https://www.operationfoodsearch.org/who-we-are/our-team/kristen-wilds-biography/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kristen Wild</strong></a>, President &amp; CEO of Operation Food Search discussed the strategies for meeting the immediate needs, building nutrition IQ, and championing change for those who are in need.</p><p>[00:00] Opening</p><p>[01:15] Return to Civility</p><p>[02:01] Interview with Kristen Wild</p><ul><li>Food pantry vs Foodbank</li><li>History of Operation Food Search</li><li>Distribution of Food</li><li>Expired food</li><li>Food insecurity</li><li>3 Food Pillars</li></ul><br/><p>[25:42] Information on Saint Louis In Tune</p><p>[27:05] Dred Scott Heritage Foundation Stamp Petition</p><p>[28:37] Follow-up thoughts on Operation Foodsearch</p><p>[32:15] Word of the Day - Oneirology</p><p>[34:42] <a href="https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-difference-between-nationalism-and-patriotism-208170" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Patriotism versus Nationalism</strong></a></p><p>[48:26] Humor</p><p>This is Season 6! For more episodes, go to <a href="https://stlintune.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>stlintune.com</strong></a></p><p>#operationfoodsearch #foodinsecurity #patriotism #foodbank #foodpantry</p>