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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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**CODE BLUE WINTER STORM
SHELTER PROTOCOLS JANUARY 2026**
www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/eventdetails.cfm?Event_ID=52601
Information about emergency beds and transportation.
WARMING SITES
*LIST of sites that can be printed: Click HERE
St. Louis City
www.stlouis-mo.gov/live-work/warming-centers.cfm
Salvation Army’s Family Haven
10740 Page Avenue 24-hour Overnight Shelter.
To learn more, call 314-423-7770, Ext. 0
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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.
Text your zip code to
785-503-3310
314 OASIS
www.314oasis.com
Providing immediate and long-term support, daily hot meals meals and resources in
various City locations.
Operation Food Search
METRO MARKETS (Various Locations)
www.ofsmetromarket.org/schedule/
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
ST. LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK LOCATIONS MAP
www.stlfoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locations
FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENTS CALENDAR
www.stlfoodbank.org/find-food/food-distribution-events
For Start Here Food Listings, click HERE
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: www.slcl.org/library-services/after-school-meals
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IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE ASSISTANCE:
IMMIGRANT RESOURCES CENTER/ST. LOUIS
www.stlirc.noblogs.org
Local information and resources, including ICE Rapid Response, medical, housing, deportation center
communiciation guides and more. In sponsorship with a coalition of organizations.
RAPID RESPONSE LINE (ICE ACTIVITY)
314-370-7080
www.ashreifoundation.org/rapid-response
*USAHELLO*
www.usahello.org/safety/
2025 Immigration Guide
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
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TAX PREPARATION (FREE)
GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION
910 North 11th St., St. Louis, MO 63101 (Numerous locations)
www.gatewayeitc.org 314-539-4062
Free federal and state tax preparation services for individuals and families earning under $67,000.
A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
METRO ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY TAX COALITION
www.mctcfreetax.org 314-690-3570
Many locations. Free federal and state tax preparation services for individuals and families earning under $54,000. Some locations open on Saturdays.
ST. LOUIS TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)
www.stlouistap.org 314-325- 9941
Free tax return preparation. Earned income tax credit and more. Several locations.
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TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES, CITY AND COUNTY
www.mercy.net/content/dam/mercy/en/pdf
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VOLUNTEER & CLEANUP EFFORTS
Action St. Louis
United Way Volunteer Center
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.