Recommendation IE.24
Recommendation Status: Expand
Support and expand food pantry service areas to include distressed neighborhoods.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces food insecurity for low-income families.
Sustainability Considerations
Improves access to health foods and reduces food insecurity for children of low-income families, improves educational outcomes and reduces social isolation.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Humans Services - Office of Community Development
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC)
St. Louis Area Foodbank, Operation Food Search
Helping Hands Food Pantry, Urban League Of Saint Louis County
Saint Louis County Division Food Pantry
People’s Community Action Corporation – North City And Wellston Food Pantry
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Saint Louis County Schools
Youth and Community Service Organizations
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
MO_MDA Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program
St. Louis County Government general operations revenue
Local non-profits
CDC State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN)
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Create a county-wide citizen advocacy and support group. Assist program with public funding.