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WELCOME TO THE START HERE ST. LOUIS AREA RESOURCE DIRECTORY!
Start Here provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area.
Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search.
Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page.
Listings are alphabetical under each category.
Free copies of the directory booklet may be ordered from
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Highway 40)
St. Louis, MO 63104
[email protected] or call 314-652-8062
The 2025 edition of the Resource Directory is available in PDF format.
CLICK HERE to print all or parts of the PDF as needed.
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**FOOD PANTRIES AND PROGRAMS**
HUNGER HOTLINE: OPERATION FOOD SEARCH
www.operationfoodsearch.org 314-726-5355 ext. 1
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.
ST. LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK LOCATIONS MAP
www.stlfoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locations/
For Start Here Listings, click HERE
FOOD ON THE MOVE
St. Louis Area Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry offers transit riders, area residents, and visitors fresh, healthy food for themselves and their families, free of charge. Check website for schedules.
www.metrostlouis.org/mobile-food-pantry/
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IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:
*USAHELLO*
www.usahello.org/safety/
2025 Immigration Guide:
Prepare for changes under the Trump administration.
Check the website for ongoing updates and advice.
Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. A free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS GUIDEBOOK
Published by the
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER
www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION JUSTICE CENTER
www.immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/
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**TORNADO/STORM RESOURCES 2025**
STORM OUTREACH
www.stlrecovers.com
www.stlouis-mo.gov/tornado/
FEMA
For information on Disaster Recovery Centers/FEMA, click HERE
AMEREN BILL-PAY ASSISTANCE
www.ameren.com/missouri/residential/energy-assistance/keeping-cool
DISASTER DISTRESS HOTLINE:
800-985-5990
Trained counselors available to help--in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. (Videophone available.)
City of St. Louis Resource Page:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/recovery/tornado-2025/help
For emergency non-English language support, contact Gilberto Pinela, Director of the Office of New Americans–at [email protected]
Call or TEXT 211
www.211helps.org/2025-storms-tornados/
FEMA and Federal Disaster Assistance:
www.disasterassistance.gov/#
CLEANUP & VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Action St. Louis
United Way Volunteer Center
Together STL
____________________________________________________
PUBLIC LIBRARY MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Operation Food Search has teamed up with St. Louis City and
County Libraries to provide meals to children.
Meals must be eaten on-site and are available free of charge for children ages 5-18.
CITY: www.slpl.org/news/mealprogram
COUNTY: https://ow.ly/FOWu50W76sP
_____________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
***JUST SERVE.ORG***
www.justserve.org
A website where the volunteer needs of organizations are posted and
volunteers may search for places to serve in the community.
Services provided in this directory can change at any given time due to funding and/or resources. It's always a good idea to view the program’s websites or call to ensure you
have the most up-to-date information.
WELCOME TO THE START HERE ST. LOUIS AREA RESOURCE DIRECTORY!
Start Here provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area.
Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search.
Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page.
Listings are alphabetical under each category.
Free copies of the directory booklet may be ordered from
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Highway 40)
St. Louis, MO 63104
[email protected] or call 314-652-8062
The 2025 edition of the Resource Directory is available in PDF format.
CLICK HERE to print all or parts of the PDF as needed.
-----------------------------------------
**FOOD PANTRIES AND PROGRAMS**
HUNGER HOTLINE: OPERATION FOOD SEARCH
www.operationfoodsearch.org 314-726-5355 ext. 1
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.
ST. LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK LOCATIONS MAP
www.stlfoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locations/
For Start Here Listings, click HERE
FOOD ON THE MOVE
St. Louis Area Foodbank’s Mobile Pantry offers transit riders, area residents, and visitors fresh, healthy food for themselves and their families, free of charge. Check website for schedules.
www.metrostlouis.org/mobile-food-pantry/
_____________________________________
IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:
*USAHELLO*
www.usahello.org/safety/
2025 Immigration Guide:
Prepare for changes under the Trump administration.
Check the website for ongoing updates and advice.
Education and resources for refugees and immigrants. Offers online language and GED courses, resume and employment information, legal, health care, rights and laws, college preparation, financial aid, and more. A free website with many resources and local listings. Offers US Citizenship Test Preparation Class.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS GUIDEBOOK
Published by the
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER
www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights
NATIONAL IMMIGRATION JUSTICE CENTER
www.immigrantjustice.org/for-immigrants/
___________________________________________
**TORNADO/STORM RESOURCES 2025**
STORM OUTREACH
www.stlrecovers.com
www.stlouis-mo.gov/tornado/
FEMA
For information on Disaster Recovery Centers/FEMA, click HERE
AMEREN BILL-PAY ASSISTANCE
www.ameren.com/missouri/residential/energy-assistance/keeping-cool
DISASTER DISTRESS HOTLINE:
800-985-5990
Trained counselors available to help--in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. (Videophone available.)
City of St. Louis Resource Page:
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/recovery/tornado-2025/help
For emergency non-English language support, contact Gilberto Pinela, Director of the Office of New Americans–at [email protected]
Call or TEXT 211
www.211helps.org/2025-storms-tornados/
FEMA and Federal Disaster Assistance:
www.disasterassistance.gov/#
CLEANUP & VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
Action St. Louis
United Way Volunteer Center
Together STL
- 314 OASIS
www.314oasis.com/
____________________________________________________
PUBLIC LIBRARY MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Operation Food Search has teamed up with St. Louis City and
County Libraries to provide meals to children.
Meals must be eaten on-site and are available free of charge for children ages 5-18.
CITY: www.slpl.org/news/mealprogram
COUNTY: https://ow.ly/FOWu50W76sP
_____________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
***JUST SERVE.ORG***
www.justserve.org
A website where the volunteer needs of organizations are posted and
volunteers may search for places to serve in the community.
Services provided in this directory can change at any given time due to funding and/or resources. It's always a good idea to view the program’s websites or call to ensure you
have the most up-to-date information.