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CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD

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MOST AGENCIES HAVE ADJUSTED SERVICES.
Times may vary, so call first if possible
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BRIDGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES
4001 Cottage Avenue   63113
www.bridgeofhopestl.org      314-312-1383

Clothing Room. Call for hours.

CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION (CRC)
5020 Waterman   63108 
314-361-3919

Clothing and food pantry Monday - Friday, 9 - 5. Call 314-361-3919
or more information or if looking for something specific.

CONNECTIONS TO SUCCESS and DRESS FOR SUCCESS
www.connectionstosuccess.org
2125 Bissell 
63107  (No street sign - In the Grace Hill building
near Grand and Florissant)  314-584-6887
3000 Little Hills Expressway St. Charles 63301 636-940-8027

New location in East St Louis:
601 James R Thompson Blvd .  SIUE Campus - Building B
East St Louis, IL  62202   618-482-8359

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm. 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. 

COMMUNITY WOMEN AGAINST HARDSHIP
3963 West Belle Place  63112 
​
www.cwah.org   314-289-7523
Many anti-poverty family and youth based programs. Clients accepted by referral.  
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​CRAIGSLIST FREE FURNITURE AND MORE
www.stlouis.craigslist.org

DIAPER BANK
6141 Etzel Avenue  63133
www.stldiaperbank.org   314-624-0888
DIAPER BANK EMERGENCY PROVIDERS
​CLICK HERE for a list of emergency providers.  For more information about the Diaper Bank and its referral process, including locations, call or visit their website.

DREAM CENTER
4324 Margaretta Ave. 63115
www.stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700

Clothing Boutique. Distributes new and gently used clothing and accessories at no charge. Call for times.

FOCUS GATEWAY CITY
1901 Ann Avenue  63104  
www.focusgatewaycity.com   
314-776-4205
Food Pantry and clothing/housewares closet are open the 2nd and 4th
Wednesdays of the month from 9:00am-11:00am.

FRIEND OF MOMS BABY BOUTIQUE
Chapel of the Cross - Lutheran
11645 Benham Rd. 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
Angel Boutique 
3300 S. Jefferson  63118   (
2700 Cherokee Street  63118 until October)
www.gasastl.org  314-773-9027 Open to everyone. 
Open every Tuesday - Saturday, 11am – 7pm .  Resale shop. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORES
www.habitat.org/restores
Reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations that accept donations and sell home improvement items to the public at a fraction of the retail price. They sell building materials, appliances and furniture.  More locations throughout the state.
3830 South Grand Blvd   63118    314-531-4155
2117 Sams Dr .  Des Peres, MO 63131      314-678-4596
186 Mid Rivers Center   Saint Charles, MO 63376
www.habitatstcharles.org/about/    636-978-5712

​HELPING HAND ME DOWNS
6728 Page, Pagedale  63133
1809 8th Street, Soulard, 63104
4577 Hunter Lane, House Springs 63051

www.helpinghandmedowns.org  314-514-5987 
Referral from a nurse, social worker or case worker required.  Gently-used clothing, toys, books and 2 large baby items (swing, stroller, etc). Three locations.

HOME SWEET HOME
290 Hanley Industrial Court
Brentwood, MO 63144
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swww.homesweethomestl.org   314-448-9838
Serves clients who are referred from partner non-profits throughout the St. Louis region. Donated furniture and household item. Mostly serves survivors of domestic abuse, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and ex-offenders looking for a new start.

ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES
2149 South Grand 63104

www.i58ministries.org​ 314-776-1410
Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, between Jefferson and Kingshighway. Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm.


LIFEWISE STL
(FORMERLY 
KINGDOM HOUSE)
1321 S. 11th St. 63104

www.lifewisestl.org 314-421-0400
The Bodega offers discounted high-quality essentials and clothing. Open to the community on Thursdays from 10am - 2pm and 4 - 7pm. Cash only.

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

www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org   314-421-3020 or ​314-690-1304 
Free store, with clothing and small housewares. Call for times.

OASIS INTERNATIONAL
5035 Gravois Ave. 63116
www.oasisinternational.info  
314-353-3800
English classes, clothing, furniture, social events and more for primarily refugee families.
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

PAKT Community Resource Center
500 Airport Rd  Ferguson  63135
​www.paktcenter.org   314-524-2710

Rent and utility assistance, food pantry, clothing, after-school program and more for North County residents. Call the number above for details.

RESALE SHOP
National Council of Jewish Women

295 N. Lindbergh Blvd.   63141
www.ncjwstl.org   314-692-8141

Vouchers available through referrals for men and women's clothing. Back to school clothing and supplies, emergency clothing in 23 local schools. Call for information regarding clothing vouchers and 
Healing Hearts Bank Micro-lending Program for women.

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

Free help with clothing, shoes, baby items & clothes. Men's & women's. Food, baby food & formula, household goods. Monday - Thursday   10am-3:30pm or by appointment after hours. No zip code
or income requirements.

SHELTER SHOP
VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS
​#2C Bellevue Park Plaza, Belleville IL. (at the intersection of North Belt West and West Main Street).
Store Hours: Monday through Friday 9am - 6pm.
www.vpcswi.org
24 HOUR HELPLINES
800-924-0096 OR   
618) 236-2531 ext. 140
A resale shop that sells donated, pre-owned clothing, furniture, and household items in good condition. Emergency vouchers for clothing and/or other items are given to shop for items free of charge.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (FATHER BOB'S)
1371 Hamilton Ave. 63112
www.st-augustine-stl.org 314-385-1934

Food pantry and clothing Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:30 am-11:00 am. Matching fund utility aid starting at 6:00 am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They match $25.

ST. AUGUSTINE'S WELSTON CENTER
1705 Kienlen   63133

wwww.wellstoncenter.org  314-382-7158
Thrift Store with furniture open Friday 9 - 1 and Saturday 9 - noon.
Food pantry Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30am to 10:30am. 


URBAN LEAGUE CLOTHING ASSISTANCE
www.ulstl.org  
For all locations:

www.ulstl.com/about-us/locations/
City: 935 Vandeventer 63108  314-615-3654 
County: 8960 Jennings Station Rd., St. Louis, 63136  314-488-9840

St. Clair County Division: 10220 Lincoln Trail
Fairview Heights, IL 62208   
314-388-9840 
Hours of operation vary. Call for times. Clothing for all family members. Also, work appropriate clothing and clothing appropriate for those seeking employment.





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St. Louis, MO