Blues, PepsiCo Host Baby Shower for Military Moms
The St. Louis Blues and PepsiCo partnered with Operation Shower to honor 29 military mothers-to-be at Stifel Theatre.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Pregnancy
The St. Louis Blues and PepsiCo partnered with the nonprofit Operation Shower to host a baby shower for 29 military mothers-to-be on Tuesday at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis. Each participant is an active-duty service member or married to one, and the families are stationed in Missouri.
Why it matters
The event gave military families stationed in the area donated baby gear, clothing and essentials to help them prepare for their newborns. It highlights how community partnerships can support service families during pregnancy.
The event provided gifts for 29 mothers and 30 babies, with donated baby gear, clothing and essentials from popular brands. The total dollar value of the donations and the number of families served beyond this event were not disclosed.
The players
St. Louis Blues
The NHL hockey team based in St. Louis, Missouri, which partnered with PepsiCo and Operation Shower to host the event.
PepsiCo
The global food and beverage company that co-hosted the baby shower alongside the St. Louis Blues.
Operation Shower
A nonprofit organization that provides baby showers and supplies for military mothers-to-be and their families.
The details
Donated items from popular brands were given to the mothers during the shower, which First Alert 4 anchor Claire Kellett emceed. The goal was to send each mother home prepared for her baby's arrival.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Baby shower held at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis.
Culture Shift
The event reflects a growing model in which professional sports teams and corporate sponsors partner with nonprofits to support military families. Operation Shower's work exemplifies this community-driven approach to supporting service members during pregnancy.
Expectant military mothers in the St. Louis area and across Missouri received practical baby gear and essentials at no cost. Families preparing for a newborn while stationed in the region can look to similar community-sponsored events for support.
The takeaway
Community partnerships can ease the cost of preparing for a baby, especially for military families who move often. Expectant parents facing similar needs can ask local nonprofits and service organizations about baby-supply programs.
Further reading
Explore more on pregnancy in the St. Louis area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Firstalert4.
