Clayton "Mayors For Meals" Food Drive

Press release from the City of Clayton:

May 6, 2020

The demand for help with food and essential needs continues to increase across the St. Louis region. As unemployment numbers remain near Great Depression levels, people are beginning to feel the pinch. Mayors throughout the region are taking note and stepping up to help those who live in their immediate communities. The St. Louis Area Foodbank is the community’s response to hunger - supplying food, personal care items, and cleaning supplies to more than 500 partner agencies and distribution sites throughout 26 area counties (14 in Missouri and 12 in Illinois).

Clayton Mayor Michelle Harris has spearheaded this one-day event, which has grown to 22 mayors across the area, to help feed more children, families, and seniors in their communities.

Donations can be dropped off at the Clayton Police Department located at 10 N. Brentwood Blvd on Saturday, May 9th from 9 am to 3 pm. Participants are asked to put the donations in their trunk of their vehicle. Once they get to the collection points, volunteers will grab the donations with no contact and will maintain a safe distance. Arrangements will also be available for those who do not have automobiles.

Communities participating in the food drive are: Ballwin, Bel-Nor, Brentwood, Bridgeton, Charlack, Clayton, Crestwood, Crystal Lake Park, Des Peres, Ellisville, Florissant, Kirkwood, Ladue, Olivette, St. Charles, Sunset Hills, Town & Country, Twin Oaks, University City, Valley Park, Webster Groves, and Wildwood.

A complete list of participating communities & drop-off addresses can be found at: http://STLFoodbank.org/MayorsForMeals

This press release was produced by the City of Clayton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.