COL: Life Skills - Moving out & moving on: Hungry? Cooking skills

East Central College offers an on-campus Food and Clothing Pantry that is available to all students. This service is only available to ECC students who must present a student ID when picking up items. There is a limit of 10 items per student, per visit.  Complete request form online at https://www.eastcentral.edu/student-activities/food-pantry/

Please watch for student e-mail about Food For Falcons program returning Tuesday Sept 5, 2023.

If you find yourself or your family in need, there are local Food Pantries in the the area.  Additional resources are listed at https://foundations4franklincounty.org/

Union Food Pantry - Provides an emergency source of food for families or individuals in the Union School District on Mondays & Thursdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Located at 115 W Locust St, please call for verify hours 636-584-7050.

Second Blessing Food Pantry, Union - 636-649-4545 located at 105 East Main Street in Union.  Food distribution Tuesday 11:30 - 2:20 and Thursday 12:30 - 2:30.  Proof of ID and income required.

Agape Help House of Pacific - A multi-service agency whose mission is to assist individuals and families who are having difficulty meeting their monthly financial needs. Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday hours available.  *Meramac R3 School District only 636-271-5315

Agape Food Pantry St. Clair - Open to Franklin County residents, ID and proof of income required for regular food pantry.  Located at 1095 N. Service Road, St. Clair.  Call 636-629-9899 for more information.

Community Outreach - An emergency assistance program that provides help with rent, utilities, medications, HiSet assistance, and budget counseling and includes a thrift shop and food pantry in the Gerald area.  Friday and Saturday, 573-764-4357

Loving Hearts Outreach - An emergency assistance program that provides help with rent and utilities, and includes a food pantry and thrift shop serving individuals throughout Franklin County.  Monday, Wednesday, Friday. 636-390-8300

Meramec Community Mission -  An emergency assistance program that includes a food pantry and thrift shop serving individuals within the Sullivan School District. Monday - Saturday. 573-468-5813

St. Peter's Food Pantry- Provides non-perishable food staples to families or individuals in need in the Washington area.  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.  Harvest Table Saturdays 5:00 - 6:00. 636-239-6176

New Haven Community Outreach - A multi-service agency that runs the New Haven Food Pantry, Friendship Plate Meal, and Christmas Assistance program in the New Haven community. Food Pantry Hours: 3rd Saturday of each month. 573-237-2182

St. Borgia Food Pantry - The Food Pantry is an outreach program to those who are in need of assistance in procuring food in the Washington area.  Call 636-239-6701 x1304 for more information.

Feed My People High Ridge - Gives out groceries every two weeks to families seeking help. Those who are homeless are welcome to come as often as needed.  3295 Ottomeyer Road, High Ridge 63049, Call 636-677-9885

23 minute clip "5 Tips for Healthy Eating on the Go" by Films on Demand

So where do you get the energy to keep up with your busy schedule—without resorting to fast/junk food? This program answers that question with five practical tips for healthy eating in a fast-paced lifestyle: plan ahead, don’t skip breakfast, learn to read food labels quickly, snack smart, and eat out wisely.

17 minute clip "Practical, Healthy Cooking" by Films on Demand

Moving away from home means moving away from home cooking, too—a fact that, surprisingly, escapes many young adults new to life on their own..

This list is a select list of print books and electronic books online.  These books focus on cooking and cookbooks.