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Patrick McKelvey (pictured right) is a life-long resident of St. Louis and a graduate of the University of Missouri. Patrick is a college professor and teaches American government and business at Jefferson College. Prior to joining Arnold Food Pantry, Patrick helped...

The Arnold Food Pantry greatly appreciates the George Khoury Baseball League,Inc., with the Arnold VFW Post 2593's support, donation of $4,000. The funds will allow the pantry to continue with its mission.

Representatives of the Marine Corp League Jeffco Detachment recently presented a check to the Arnold Food Pantry in the amount of $4,000. The Jeffco Detachment has been a longtime and valued supporter of the pantry. Their contributions are greatly appreciated. 

A big thank you to the Boy Scouts and all those that contributed to the recent food drive. More than 25,311 items were collected!  Executive Director Ed Fitzhenry also voiced his appreciation for the many volunteers who helped, including employees from Arsenal Credit...

Holly Lincoln is the Director of Jefferson College – Arnold, who has started food pantries at Jefferson College’s campuses. The other new board member is Adam Lambay, the Executive Chef at the Hilton St Louis at the Ballpark. Both have a passion for helping others...

There’s no better way to express the Arnold area Boy Scout food drive for the Arnold Food Pantry than “Wow”! Over 24,500 items were collected by the Boy Scouts and delivered to the pantry. Carts of food were backed up for hours as volunteers unloaded the cars and then...

The Arnold Food Pantry’s very own Vernon Sullivan was recently honored with the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award, for his long-standing volunteer efforts throughout the community. Sullivan, long time member of the pantry’s Board of Directors, was...

From time to time employers will offer the assistance of their employees to come help at the Arnold Food Pantry. The pantry has been the beneficiary of Jefferson College employees who help annually with unloading the trucks of food, checking best buy dates, sorting...

About 25% of the food and grocery items delivered needed by the Arnold Food Pantry come from food drives conducted by civic groups, churches, businesses, and individuals. These drives are particularly important as the food collected from retail and grocery stores has...

The Arnold Food Pantry was honored as the Grand Marshall for the recent Arnold Days Parade. The pantry’s vans on a picture-perfect day, led the parade route along with its volunteers who waved at the large crowds and handed out candies to the parade followers.  ...