The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis held a drive‑thru food distribution Saturday at 1408 N. Kingshighway Boulevard that attracted cars nearly half a mile long. Volunteers distributed thousands of packages containing nonperishable food, toiletries and household essentials during the noon–3 p.m. event. While SNAP benefits in Missouri have resumed after the federal shutdown, organizers said many families continue to recover from weeks of uncertainty and tornado impacts. President & CEO Michael P. McMillan said the effort aims to meet urgent needs "with dignity and compassion."
Thousands Served as Urban League’s Drive‑Thru Food Distribution Draws Half‑Mile Line in St. Louis
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis held a drive‑thru food distribution Saturday at 1408 N. Kingshighway Boulevard that attracted cars nearly half a mile long. Volunteers distributed thousands of packages containing nonperishable food, toiletries and household essentials during the noon–3 p.m. event. While SNAP benefits in Missouri have resumed after the federal shutdown, organizers said many families continue to recover from weeks of uncertainty and tornado impacts. President & CEO Michael P. McMillan said the effort aims to meet urgent needs "with dignity and compassion."
06:25 AM, 11/16/2025Society
Long lines form at Urban League drive‑thru to aid tornado survivors and families in need
ST. LOUIS — The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis hosted a special drive‑thru food distribution Saturday that drew a line of cars nearly half a mile long as volunteers handed out relief packages to families affected by recent storms and economic uncertainty.
The distribution, held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Urban League’s headquarters at 1408 N. Kingshighway Boulevard, saw some drivers arriving hours before the event. By 10 a.m., dozens of vehicles had queued from the organization’s drive‑thru entrance to Page Boulevard and past Euclid Avenue.
Volunteers worked steadily throughout the three‑hour event, distributing thousands of packages filled with nonperishable food, toiletries and other household essentials to tornado survivors, SNAP recipients and other households in need.
Although SNAP benefits in Missouri have resumed following the recent federal government shutdown, organizers say many families remain unsettled after weeks of uncertainty and are still coping with the lingering effects of tornado recovery.
"This is about meeting urgent needs with dignity and compassion,"
Michael P. McMillan, President & CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, added:
"We remain committed to stabilizing families and communities during this challenging time."
For more information on the Urban League’s ongoing support efforts and resources, visit the Urban League’s website or check local news outlets for updates.