Free Food Distribution at MAC

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - Starting this month, Mineral Area College has partnered with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to host a drive through Food Access Resource Market, otherwise known as FARM, in our community on the second Tuesday of every month.

FARMs are rapid food distributions held in strategically placed locations in every county the St. Louis Area Foodbank serves, providing a reliable source of food to neighbors in areas that lack pantry access points.

Tuesday, July 9th, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the first FARM drive through food event will be held in Student Lot A at Mineral Area College. Patrons are asked to enter the main campus from Flat River Road and turn left into Student Lot A, proceed through the food distribution area, and exit campus at Flat River Road. To avoid traffic issues, do not use the Highway O entrance to arrive or depart from this event.

The FARM event is an opportunity for patrons to receive a mix of fresh and non-perishable food items at no cost. There is no identification or income verification requirement - anyone is welcome. This event is set up as a drive through distribution, and volunteers and staff of Mineral Area College will put food directly into your car. They ask that you have space in your vehicle for the food items and that you do not leave your vehicle during the distribution.

You are urged to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. The distribution will end at the stated time or once all the food and other resources have been distributed.

For more information about FARMs or to get schedule updates, please visit stlfoodbank.org/events.