The Fit and Food Connection

Home
United States
St. Louis, MO
The Fit and Food Connection

Primarily serving areas in North St. Louis. Donations are tax deductible. Louis area, with a primary focus on North St. Louis City and County.

The Fit and Food Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing healthy food, fitness, and wellness opportunities to underserved and low-income members of our community. At The Fit and Food Connection (FAFC), we believe everyone deserves an equal opportunity to live a healthy life. We provide access to healthy food, fitness classes, holistic group wellness education, one-on-one coachin

g, and other resources to underserved and low-income individuals and families in the St. The Fit and Food Connection is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization as determined by the IRS.

04/24/2026

Planting in purpose. Grounded in community. Growing upward. 🌻

It’s not too late to donate, & we’re inviting you to be part of something bigger.
At Fit and Food Connection, we’re not just providing food, we’re building pathways to health, connection, and long-term wellness across our community.

From our organic garden to fresh meals, from youth programming to family wellness—every seed planted is a step toward a healthier St. Louis.

✨ Our goal: Raise $5,000 during Give Week
✨ Your impact: Real food. Real resources. Real change.

Give what you can. Share if you’re able. Grow with us.

HealthJustice StLouisCommunity GrowingUpward

04/16/2026

Planting seeds that go far beyond the soil

At Fit and Food Connection, we’re cultivating more than gardens—we’re growing health, connection, and opportunity rooted in community. From shared meals to fresh produce to joyful moments with our families, this is what upward movement looks like.

Join us for our Annual Give Week (April 19–25) as we continue building a future where wellness is accessible, sustainable, and community-led. Followed by our Garden Opening in celebration of Earth Day and Food Delivery on April 25th. Swipe for details

Every gift helps us grow. Every seed creates impact.

Scan, give, share, show up and grow with us.

03/23/2026

Your health = Your power 💚
Stop by our FREE Community Health Screenings for support, resources, and care from trusted professionals.
FREE for North City and County Families

Our Spring date is set for this Wednesday, March 25, 2026 with additional dates in 2026.
📍 St. Peter’s Church @ 1425 Stein Rd.
⏰5pm

Bring a friend, neighbor, or family member!

02/17/2026

This week’s FFC Wellness Tip is led by Dr. Seanna Leath, a wellness and health professional from WashU. She shares an easy, practical approach to supporting your overall well-being through small, intentional habits you can build into your daily routine, both in and out of the gym. 💚

Try these mindfulness tips with ways to practice Self Love:
Be self aware.
Pause and take a deep breaths to reflect.
Get more rest.
Drink more water.
Say No, or Yes whichever makes you feel good!

LET’S TAP IN!

01/27/2026

Feeling stressed this time of year? Your body feels it too.
Chronic stress keeps us stuck in fight-or-flight—raising heart rate, blood pressure, and inflammation over time. But the good news? Small moments of movement and breath can make a real difference.
In today’s wellness tip, our co-founder Joy Millner shares two simple, one-minute practices you can do anywhere:
✨ Move your body to release tension
✨ Breathe deeply to reset your nervous system
One minute. Right where you are. A powerful step toward peace, presence, and well-being.
Let’s get healthy together STL! Have a blessed and peaceful day.

01/26/2026

Over the holiday season, Fit and Food Connection hosted our annual Holiday Food Drive, bringing nourishment, care, and community together when it matters most.

We’re honored to have been recognized as one of the Top 100 nonprofits in North America to receive the 2025 PepsiCo Foundation Community Impact Award—a powerful affirmation of what’s possible when community leads.

Grateful for every volunteer, partner, and neighbor who helped us spread hope and happiness this holiday season.

12/31/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Fit and Food Connection 🤍
We’re deeply grateful for our community! Our supporters, volunteers, the residents and partners who make this work possible. Wishing you rest, joy, and good health this season.

12/02/2025

We’re so grateful for everyone who’s given this season. Every act of generosity fuels healthier families and a stronger North St. Louis. Thank you for being part of the Fit and Food family! 🤍✨ Donate Today!

11/22/2025

Food Drive Day ❤️🍽️
Today we’re delivering over 4,025 healthy food items, fresh produce, and whole chickens to over 120 families heading into the holiday week. At Fit and Food Connection, we believe everyone has a right to nutritious food, wellness, and community especially during this season.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, partners, and community who make this love-filled work possible. Together, we’re building a healthier, more connected North St. Louis.

If you’d like to support for our December collection and distributions, volunteer or give today to triple our impact!

11/14/2025

For a decade, The Fit and Food Connection has shown up for North St. Louis; delivering fresh food, free wellness programs, and a inter generational community of care that outlasts any crisis.

This winter, we’re asking our community to help sustain this impact into the next decade. A gift of $100 supports a family with produce and healthy pantry staples.

Your support keeps our neighbors nourished, connected, and thriving that outlast any challenge that come our way.

Let’s keep the momentum going for another 10 years.

Donate today at www.fitandfoodconnection.org — link in bio

11/04/2025

📣 It’s that time of year again — Fit and Food’s Annual Food Drive is here!

This week kicks off our yearly effort to bring even more healthy, nourishing food directly to families across North St. Louis.

With rising food costs, cut and reduced SNAP & WIC benefits, we must act now and share resources. Together, we can make sure we ALL eat this winter.

Here’s how YOU can support:
🥫 Donate: send non-perishable and healthy food items through our wishlist.
💸 Give: Every dollar helps us purchase fresh produce and essentials for local families.
🙌 Volunteer or host a mini-drive: Gather your workplace, church, or neighborhood to collect goods for our shelves. OR help sort and deliver.

Community care starts with connection — and your support helps fuel wellness, hope, and health for all.

Address

St. Louis, MO

Telephone

(314) 312-2746

Website

http://www.fitandfoodconnection.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Fit and Food Connection posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to The Fit and Food Connection:

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in St. Louis?