operation food search
The hunger relief nonprofit (pictured at top) received $30,000 from Bank of America. The donation will support the organization’s summer meal program, which ensures children continue to receive nutritious food when school is not in session.
edward jones
To help local kids, employees labeled, counted and sorted books at Assistance League of St. Louis’ headquarters. Their efforts support the Books from Friends program, which provides books and literary activities for students.
down syndrome association of greater st. louis
St. Louisans strapped on their running shoes at the annual Step Up for Down Syndrome event. Along with a 3.21 mile run (representing the third copy of the 21st chromosome that causes the disorder), participants and their families enjoyed free food, bounce houses, a SWAT team exhibit and petting zoo.
katie’s pizza & pasta osteria
Both of the restaurant’s locations celebrated the success of its Giveback Tuesdays events, which have raised more than $200,000 for local charities. Nonprofits that have benefited from the program include St. Louis Area Foodbank, St. Patrick Center and Toys for Tots.
