# St. Louis Area Foodbank Family Thanksgiving Food Sort > Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time. - When: Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Where: St. Louis Area Foodbank, 70 Corporate Woods Dr, Bridgeton, MO 63044 - Ages: Ages 5 and up with participating parent/guardian; meaningful community holiday service opportunity - Price: Free community service event; volunteers encouraged to bring non-perishable canned food goods or make a charitable donation - Organizer: St. Louis Area Foodbank - Official page: https://stlfoodbank.org/events - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/st-louis-area-foodbank-family-thanksgiving-food-sort--listing-667ea5980854365070501731 ## About Instill the true spirit of gratitude and giving back during Thanksgiving week at the St. Louis Area Foodbank in Bridgeton. Parents and children work side by side in the spacious, heated volunteer center sorting fresh produce, packing holiday meal baskets, and assembling essential Thanksgiving provisions for thousands of local families across Missouri and Illinois. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Polished concrete warehouse floors easily accommodate strollers; spacious packing stations allow families to work together comfortably. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms and a designated volunteer lounge with comfortable seating and water stations. • Age Suitability: Open to families with children ages 5 and up (minors must be accompanied by an adult guardian). • Sensory Tips: Upbeat, family-friendly background music plays during packing; volunteer leads provide clear, step-by-step guidance in a supportive team environment. ## Similar picks in St. Louis - [Thanks-For-Giving Parade — Downtown St. Louis Thanksgiving-Season Parade](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/thanks-for-giving-parade-downtown-st-louis-thanksgiving-season-parade--listing-561ce9b541f6753dde8609ee) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM · Downtown St. Louis parade route (near Kiener Plaza) · All ages · checked Oct 30. 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