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CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE
30 Henry Ave., Ellisville, MO 63011

www.alstl.org/what-we-do/clothing 636-227-6200
Operation School Bell® provides new school uniforms, socks, personal care items, belts, hats and an age-appropriate book to students in St. Louis area elementary schools.  Items are distributed in multiple ways.

BAITULMAL  House of Goods
5911 Southwest Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63139
www.islamstl.org  314-833-3300

8:00am-12:00pm (closed Friday and Sunday)
Charity arm of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Offers food, clothing, medical and funeral services, and more. Visit their website or call for more information.

BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
4001 Cottage Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63113
www.bridgeofhopestl.org 
314-405-0253
Homeless services include toiletries and clothing room. Also showers and laundry.

CARONDELET UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (FREE STORE)
7423 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111

www.ucc.org/church/carondelet-ucc  314-353-0607
Free Store every second Saturday of the month. Personal hygiene, household items, and clothing.
No appointment necessary.

COMMUNITY WOMEN AGAINST HARDSHIP
3963 West Belle Place,  St. Louis, MO 63112 
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www.cwah.org  314-289-7523
Monday thru Thursday: 9:00am-4:30pm, Friday: Closed
Many anti-poverty family and youth based programs. Clients accepted by referral.  

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS
www.connectionstosuccess.org   
636-940-8027
5615 Pershing Ave.,  Suite 20,   St. Louis, MO 63113
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
www.midwest.dressforsuccess.org​     636-940-8027
3000 Little Hills Expressway, Suite 101,   St. Charles, MO 63301
Call to schedule appointment. Both organizations provide clothing for job interviews and outfits for starting work before the first paycheck. Also, counseling and job readiness. They work with men and women who have been incarcerated, as well as other job seekers. 

DIAPER BANK and PERIOD SUPPLIES
6141 Etzel Ave., St. Louis, MO 63133
www.stldiaperbank.org   314-624-0888
Call or visit the website for more information, including locations for emergency diapers and period supplies. Now available at many city and county libraries.

FEED MY PEOPLE
171 Kingston Dr.,  St. Louis, MO 63125  314-631-4900
3295 Ottomeyer Rd.,  High Ridge, MO 63049  636-677-9889
www.feed-my-people.org
Mon through Fri 10:00am-3:00pm, Sat 9:00am-12:30pm
Clothing thrift store and food pantry.

FOCUS GATEWAY CITY
1901 Ann Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104  

www.gatewaycity.focusna.org  314-776-4205
Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9:00am-11:00am
St. Xenia’s Closet provides clothes, shoes, and towels, etc. to those in need. Same hours as food pantry.

FRIEND OF MOMS BABY BOUTIQUE
Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran
11645 Benham Rd., St. Louis, MO 63136

www.chapelofthecross.org/friend-of-moms  314-741-3737
Provides new and gently-used clothing and other resources to parents in need. Anyone who is in need, pregnant, or raising young children is welcome to call for an appointment.

GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
3300 S. Jefferson Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63118

www.gasastl.org  314-773-9027
By appointment only.  Combined clothes closet and food pantry. Call for information about applying.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORES
3830 South Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63118  314-371-0400
2117 Sams Drive, Des Peres, MO 63131  314-678-4596
www.habitatstl.org/restore
Reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations that accept donations and sell home improvement items, supplies, and furniture to the public at a fraction of the retail price. 
www.habitatstcharles.org
186 Mid Rivers Center, St. Peters, MO 63376  636-978-5712

​HELPING HAND ME DOWNS
16225 Westwoods Business Park Dr.,  Ellisville, MO 63021
www.helpinghandmedowns.com  314-919-6999
Must have referral from a nurse, social worker, or case worker OR attend Life Coaching session for service.  Gently-used clothing, toys, books and 2 large baby items (swing, stroller, etc). By appointment only.

HOME SWEET HOME
10 Sunnen Dr.,  Maplewood, MO 63143
www.homesweethomestl.org   314-448-9838

Serves clients who are referred from partner non-profits. Furniture and household provided at no cost to families.

ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES
2149 S. Grand Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63104

www.i58ministries.org​   314-776-1410
Clothing Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Showers are available every Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00pm. All shower supplies are provided. Guests will receive a t-shirt, pants, undergarments, socks and hygiene items.


LIFEWISE STL  
1321 S. 11th St.,  St. Louis, MO 63104
www.lifewisestl.org   314-421-0400
Thursdays from 10:00am-2:00pm and 4:00pm-6:30pm.
The Bodega offers discounted high-quality essentials and clothing.  Cash only, must register at location.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN
295 N. Lindbergh Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63141
www.ncjwstl.org   314-993-5181
Vouchers available through referrals for men and women's clothing. Back to school clothing and supplies, emergency clothing in 23 local schools.  Kids Community Closet (KCC) provides clothing, coats, backpacks, school supplies and personal care items in their school to allow children to attend school every day,

NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC)
2428 Woodson Rd., Overland, MO 63114

www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org  314-421-3020 or ​800-334-3276
Free store, with clothing and small housewares. Call for times.

OASIS INTERNATIONAL
5035 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116

www.oasis4refugees.org  314-353-3800
​Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-4:00pm.
English classes, clothing, furniture, social events and more for primarily refugee families.

SECOND HAND HEROES
113 Mississippi Ave.,  Crystal City,  MO 63019
636-209-7372

Free help with clothing, shoes, baby items, and household goods. Call for hours.

ST. AUGUSTINE WELLSTON CENTER
1705 Kienlen Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63133

wwww.wellstoncenter.org    314-382-7158
Thrift store hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30am-10am and
Friday and Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm.

Food pantry is Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30am-10am.
Serves clients residing in 63133, 63121 and 63112

TRANSFORMATION CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND WORLD OUTREACH CENTER
4071 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113

www.transformationchristianchurch.org  314-535-1176
Every Saturday 10:30am-3:00pm.

Free Store providing clothing, toiletries, non-perishable snacks, housing assistance, utility assistance referrals, job assistance and more.

URBAN LEAGUE CLOTHES CLOSET
Agency Headquarters: 1408 N. Kingshighway, Suite 211 ,  St. Louis, MO 63113
www.ulstl.com/food--clothing-assistance​    314-615-3600
Hours of operation vary, call or check website for other locations and times. Clothing for all family members. Also, work appropriate clothing and clothing appropriate for those seeking employment. MUST HAVE PHOTO ID.

WAYMAKER'S CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL

3436 Winnebago St., St. Louis, MO 63118
www.waymakerschapel.org  314-776-7172
Free store, clothing, furniture and household items. By appointment only.
Requests can be made by texting 314-776-7172



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