Operation Food Search

Today, we mourn the loss of one of our most dedicated volunteers and supporters, Skip Spielberg. Skip served OFS and the community from the early days of our work, when he took time away from his business to help pack food in our warehouse for people facing hunger. Skip and his wife, Elaine, have been a dual force of support for more than 38 years, volunteering and working together to create and host our annual Purses for Pantries event, which raised crucial funds for hunger relief.

In recent years, Skip spearheaded our Repurpose for a Purpose program, in partnership with Warehouse of Fixtures TNG and Becker Iron & Metal, Inc. This creative method of fundraising encourages businesses to donate extra scrap metal and furniture for recycling, with proceeds supporting OFS's mission. This effort has brought in more than $300,000 for hunger relief over the years.

To top it off, Skip served four terms on the OFS Executive Board, providing strategic leadership along with his passion for helping others.

“Skip Spielberg brought seemingly endless energy and positivity to Operation Food Search," said OFS President & CEO Kristen Wild. "Serving four board terms and multiple other volunteer roles, he worked tirelessly and inspired others to embrace the mission of addressing food insecurity. He touched the lives of many, and he will be sorely missed.”

We share our heartfelt condolences with Skip's family, friends, and community. To read Skip's obituary, please visit this link: https://loom.ly/8232ixY

🥬🍅🥕 OFS MetroMarket is rolling through the St. Louis area Monday–Saturday with fresh, affordable produce and groceries. 🍈🥦🍊

👉 Tap and scroll for Thursday–Saturday locations

📆 See the full schedule at ofsmetromarket.org/schedule

☀️ No school? No problem. Kids 18 and under can enjoy free, delicious, kid-friendly meals all summer long with the help of our partners throughout the St. Louis area.

❎ No sign-up
❎ No ID
❎ No hassle

👇 Check out our Summer Meals map to find a meal site closest to you!👇
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