Schnucks Hosts Food Drive in Response to Government Shutdown

Schnuck Markets, Inc. is hosting a food drive Thursday, Oct. 30, through Tuesday, Nov.11, 2025 at over 100 of its stores to help fill local pantries and stock local food banks to meet the growing needs of area residents due to the potential cessation of SNAP benefits resulting from the federal government shutdown. This is not a new effort.  Executive Vice President of Supermarkets Ted Schnuck said, “Each day, our store teams partner with food pantries in their respective neighborhoods, giving products that total more than $15 million of in-kind donations annually.” Long-time partners include the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (St. Louis, MO), United Way and the Salvation Army.

Customers will be able to donate food items simply by purchasing them and then placing them in the donation barrels/bins that will be located in each store.

The most requested items are shelf-stable, non-perishables such as:

● Light tuna or salmon (canned or packaged)

● Canned chicken or meat

● Soup, chili or stews with meat & beans

● Canned fruit

● Diced tomatoes/tomato paste

● Canned spaghetti sauces

● Canned Beans

● Instant brown rice

● Whole wheat pasta

● Boxed meal kits

● Canned vegetables

● Dried spices: chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, basil

● Deodorant/toothbrushes/toothpaste

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