Mission: Founded in 1981, Operation Food Search (OFS) 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 nearly 200,000 individuals on a monthly basis - one-third of whom are children - through a network of 330 community partners in 30 Missouri and Illinois counties.  (Less)

Operation Food Search is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1982, and donations are tax-deductible.