FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES
St. Louis city offers variety of places to go for emergency food. We've listed some of them by zip code, with their hours of operation and what they offer. Some only serve meals to people who live in their area, but if you don't have a permanent address, they usually won't turn you away. It's best to call first because times and locations can change.
You can apply for emergency or regular food stamps at the locations below or at any Division of Family Services office in the city or County of St. Louis. For information about the Food Stamp (SNAP) program and free application screening, visit: dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp. CLICK HERE for an extensive list of food pantries and meal programs, mostly operated by churches in St. Louis and surrounding counties. MEAL PROVIDERS. HERE is a listing in PDF format of various agencies that provide meals in the downtown area and slightly beyond. Feel free to print out and distribute. CLICK HERE for a comprehensive 2015 list provided by Mercy Ministries. Most of the information is still current, but call before you go there. FIT AND FOOD CONNECTION www.fitandfoodconnection.org 314-312-2746 The Fit and Food Connection’s Food Assistance program provides emergency groceries to those in need in Northern St. Louis City and County. Call or visit their website for details and to arrange for delivery if qualified. FOOD SITE STATE-WIDE MAP, SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMS Click here for a PDF that can be printed. Click here for more information about the Summer Meals Program for children. Text FOOD to 877-877 and receive a text back with the address and program information for sites closest to you. Sponsored by Operation Food Search. Children's programs only. HUNGER HOTLINE Operation Food Search www.operationfoodsearch.org 314-726-5355 ext. 3 This organization provides an automated list of food pantries by zip code. You’ll be directed to put in your zip code, and they’ll give a list of all of the pantries in your area. FOOD OUTREACH Providing nutritional support and enhancing the quality of life of men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS or cancer in the St. Louis Metro area. www.foodoutreach.org/ 314-652-3663 OPERATION FOOD SEARCH CHURCH PANTRIES Many churches offer hot meals and sandwiches, operate food pantries and provide other services through parishes located throughout the city. To find the location nearest you, call 2-1-1. The St. Vincent de Paul locator can also provide information about pantries. ST. LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK provides a search feature that will show food pantries, soup kitchens, and meals according to zip code. www.stlfoodbank.org. MEALS ON WHEELS St. Louis City: 314-367-0679 South County Area 314-631-8698 WIC PROGRAMS THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state. EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp Info Line: 855-373-4636 Ext. 2 EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-7777 3101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000 4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000 Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400 Post office boxes available where mail can be received. EMERGENCY FOOD St. Louis offers a variety of places to go for emergency food. We’ve listed some of them by zip code below. Times can change so, if possible, call first. 63101 BIDDLE HOUSE OPPORTUNITIES CENTER 1212 N 13th St. 63101. 314-802-0700. Overnight shelter for men. Meals daily for anyone, Monday - Sunday. You don't have to be staying at the shelter. Breakfast 7:00 am; Lunch Noon - 12:30; Dinner 5:00 - 5:30 pm. SHAMROCK CLUB AT ST. PATRICK'S CENTER 800 N. Tucker 63101 314-802-0700 Lunch, 7 days a week. Monday - Sunday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm. CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL 1210 Locust 63103 314-231-3454 Breakfast every Saturday 7:30 am-8:30 am. FATHER DEMPSEY'S HOME 3427 Washington 63103 314-535-7221 Sandwiches Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:45 pm. (See the housing section of this book for information about the transitional housing for men available at this location.) CARONDELET ST. JOSEPH OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY 6408 Michigan Ave. 63111 www.carondeletliving.com/foodpantry 314-752-6339 Monday 8:15 - 11:45am Wednesday 8:15 - 11:45am First visit, during pantry hours, bring: MO Drivers License or State ID and proof of city residency (ie. utility bill) 63104 and 63118 CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL 3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 63118 314-776-7172 Lunch/soup kitchen: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm. Food pantry: Mondays and Thursdays, after lunch 12:30 pm-1:00 pm. Call first if possible. Clothing every day. Furniture when available at no cost. GUARDIAN ANGEL/HOSEA HOUSE 2635 Gravois 63118 www.gasastl.org 314-773-9027 Call to make an appointment for their shopping style food pantry. Weekdays 9:00 am-4:30 pm. 63104 and 63118 only. ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES 2149 South Grand 63104 314-776-1410 Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, and between Jefferson and Kingshighway. Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am-1:00 pm. JOINT NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRIES 2911 McNair 63118 www.jnministry.org 314-771-3987 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 am-12:00 pm.Other programs available. LA SALLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1133 Park Ave. 63104 314-231-7688 Breakfast every Sunday morning 8:30 am-9:30 am. SOUP ALLEY/TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 812 Soulard Ave. 63104 314-231-4092 Noodles and other food distributed Monday-Friday 9:00 am-10:30 am and Saturday 10:00 am-11:00 am. In the Alley. Bags of groceries are available on Fridays 9:00 am-10:30 am. SAINTS PETER and PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH HALL 816 Allen 63104 www.ppcsinc.org 314-231-9923 Lunch: 2nd-21st every Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm-12:45 pm. Dinner: 2nd-21st of each month. Monday-Friday 5:00 pm-5:45 pm. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH 1408 S. 10th St. 63104 314-231-9328 Lunch: Monday-Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Coffee and sandwiches: Sundays 10:15 am-11:15 am. Dinner the 22nd to the 1st of the month: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. 63106 GATEWAY 180 1000 North 19th St. 63106 www.gateway180.org 314-231-1515 Brown bag lunches all day seven days a week, 8am - 4pm. KAREN HOUSE 1840 Hogan 63106 www.karenhousecw.org/index.html 314-621-4052 Karen House no longer provides hot meals. They hand out sandwiches from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm daily. PEOPLE’S CENTER 2012 Martin Luther King Dr. 63106 www.pcacstl.org 314- 269-5210 Main Call for food pantry hours and other services. 63108 CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION (CRC) 5020 Waterman 63108 314-361-3919 Clothing and food pantry Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Clothing for adult women and children. Sometimes men. Call at 314-361-3919 for more information or if looking for something specific. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 600 North Euclid Ave. 63108 314-361-4655 Hot meal every Sunday 2:00 pm. Food pantry every Tuesday-Thursday 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. Need to register first so bring a social security card for each member of the family. PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL/UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 826 N. Union 63108 314-367-8173 Lunch: Wednesday 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Food Pantry every first and third Wednesday 10:00 am-11:30 am. 63111 PEOPLE'S CENTER SOUTH CITY 6827 S. Broadway 63111 www.pcacstl.org 314-353-1457 Call for food pantry hours. ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 517 Koeln 63111 314-353-3276 Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 am-10:30 am. 63112 PEOPLE'S CENTER COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5935 Horton Pl. 63112 www.pcacstl.org 314-862-6270 Call for food pantry hours. ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH (FATHER BOB'S) 1371 Hamilton Ave. 63112 www.fatherbobsoutreach.com 314-385-1934 Food pantry and clothing: Monday-Friday 9:30 am-11:00 am. Utility assistance starts 6:00 am. Dinner: last five working days of the month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. 63113 WAYMAN AME CHURCH5010 Cabanne Ave. St. www.waymanamestl.org 314-361-4123 Free hot breakfast served every 4th Saturday 8-10am Clothing and other resources upon request. Call for more information. WEST SIDE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4675 Page Blvd. 63113 314-535-9002 Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. Food pantry: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11:00 am-1:00 pm. 63114 RITENOUR CO-CARE FOOD PANTRY 516Rear Lackland Road Overland, MO 63114 www.ritenourcocare.org 314-427-7204 Open five days a week. 63115 ST. LOUIS DREAM CENTER 4324 Margaretta Ave. 63115 www.stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700 Call 314-381-0700 for times. Hours vary. KOSSUTH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 3225 North Taylor Ave. 63115 314652-4163 Food Pantry Thursday 8:30 am-10:00 am. ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 5010 Terry 63115 314-367-2314 Call the church for information on meals, food, and other aid. 63116 ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3738 Morganford Rd 3738 314-773-0126 The pantry is open on Saturdays from 8:30-10:30, every Saturday except for 5th Saturdays. ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 517 Koeln 314-353-3276 Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 am-10:30 am. 63118 ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH 3140 Meramec St. 63118 314-352-1460 Food and clothing Monday and Thursday 10:00 am-12 noon, and Wednesday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. Legal assistance on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call for appointment. Everyone needs to bring a photo ID and a bill or legal document with your current address. 63119 WEBSTER-ROCK HILL MINISTRIES 111 Waymire 63119 314-961-5082 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-11:30 am. Pantry, clothing, utility assistance, and more during these hours. 63120 and several more zip codes PEOPLE'S NORTH CITY AND WELLSTON FOOD PANTRY City Hope Bible Church Building 5868 West Florissant (at Riverview) 314-862-6270 Church Phone: 314-383-7771 www.pcacstl.org Open Mondays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9am - 2pm. Offering many other services emergency assistance, job readiness, youth employment and free computer lab. 63121 ST. JANE CENTER **Closed** 63123 AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY 4960 Heege Road Inside St. George Parish Center www.afftonchristianfoodpantry.com 314-580-3138 (Call to apply) Their website gives hours and guidelines about how the Pantry works. 63125 FEED MY PEOPLE 171 Kingston Dr. 63125 314-631-4900 Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm. 63132 HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY 10601 Baur Blvd. 63132 www.jfcs-stl.org 314-993-1000 Call and ask to be transferred to the food pantry. Doors open at 8:45 am. Appointments: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Friday 8:45 am–2:30 pm. No appointment needed until 2:30 pm on Mondays–Thursdays or until 1:30 pm on Fridays. 63133 ST. AUGUSTINE'S WELSTON CENTER 1705 Kienlen 63133 314-382-7158 Food pantry open mornings. Thrift Store with furniture open Friday 9 - 1 and Saturday 9 - 12. 63135 PAKT COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER 500 Airport Rd. Ferguson 63135 www.paktcenter.org 314-524-2710 Utility funding, emergency rent, food pantry for zip codes 63043, 63044, 63074, 63114, 63130, 63132. 63133, 63134, and 63140. Other programs available, including drug abuse prevention and immigrant support. NORTHMINSTER FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM 401 Darst Rd Ferguson, MO - 63135 314-522-8542 www.faithinferguson.org ST. STEPHEN’S FOOD PANTRY 33 N Clay Ave. Ferguson 63135 314-521-0138 Open Tuesday and Saturday 10 – noon. Located off the parking lot by the ramp 63136 PROJECT DOWNTOWN SAINT LOUIS West Florissant Masjid 6809 W Florissant Ave. 63136. www.pdstl.org Every Saturday. Preparation is at 10:00 am. Full meals and pantry. Serving starts at 11:30 am. 63138 HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY St. Peter's Lutheran Church 1120 Trampe Ave. Spanish Lake 314-741-5667 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays each month: 9:00 a.m.: Open 10:00 a.m.: Pass out food . 1:00 p.m.: Close 63031 TEAM FOOD PANTRY 265 St. Catherine Florissant 63031 www.teamfoodpantry.com/wp/food-pantry/ 314-831-0879 Food and non-food items to needy families in the Florissant/Hazelwood areas on a once a month basis. Call for times and appointment. 63043 LOAVES AND FISHES 2750 McKelvey Rd. Maryland Heights 63043 www.loavesandfishes-stl.org/food-pantry 314-291-3857 Call or view their website for guidelines and times. 63088 CIRCLE OF CONCERN 112 St. Louis Ave. Valley Park 63088 www.circleofconcern.org 636-861-2623 Primarily a food pantry, but emergency assistance for utilities, prescriptions, rent, is sometimes available. They serve Parkway, Rockwood and Valley Park School Districts. Kid Bags during the summer. MEALS ON WHEELS www.mowstl.org/ 314-612-5918 Must be over 60 or disabled. SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE CORPS Utility and rental assistance in various locations. This website gives information about programs and locations: www.usc.salvationarmy.org. ILLINOIS 62220 CATHEDRAL GRADE SCHOOL Cathedral Grade School 200 South 2nd St., Belleville, Il 62220 618-233-6414 Saturday Morning Breakfast 7:30 am-9:30 am. |