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FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIES

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QUICK LINKS
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM
3101 Chouteau Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63103

www.mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/apply-for-snap
Text:  For answers to basic questions (not case-specific) text 855-684-9242
SNAP Interview: 855-823-4908
FSD Info Line: 855-373-4636
You can also apply for emergency or regular food stamps  at any Division of Family Services office in the city or County of St. Louis.

FOOD OUTREACH
3117 Olive St.,  St. Louis, MO 63103
www.foodoutreach.org/  314-652-3663
Providing nutritional support for men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS or cancer in the St. Louis Metro area.   Click HERE for information about their programs and requirements.

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.

MEALS ON WHEELS City & County
P.O. Box 410395,  St. Louis, MO 63141
www.mowstl.org  314-374-9549 

Those eligible for meals provided by Meals on Wheels of Greater St. Louis include the elderly, handicapped, convalescents, or anyone not able to shop for or prepare meals at home. Meals are delivered to recipients without regard to age, race, or economic status.

A website for area-wide food sources:
www.communitycouncilstc.org/resources/food-resource-guide

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
PANTRY LOCAT0R:   /www.stlfoodbank.org/find-food/

WIC PROGRAMS
THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state.
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MEAL PROVIDERS (Not pantries) 
St Patrick Center.  800 N Tucker Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63101.  314-802-0700 
Lunch, 7 days a week. 12:00 pm-12:30 pm.
St. Peter and Paul Parish Mid-Level Hall. 1919 S. 7th. Street,  St. Louis, MO 63104. 314-231-9923.
Meals Monday through Friday 5:00-5:45 pm. Saturday and Sunday noon-12:45 pm,  2nd to 21st of each month.
St Vincent De Paul Parish Church. 1408 S 10th Street  St. Louis, MO 63104.  314-231-9328
Sandwich window Monday to Saturday from 11am-1pm.
Dinner on 22nd to 1st of each month from 5pm-6pm.
Soup Alley/Trinity Church.  812 Soulard Ave.  314-231-4092
Monday-Friday 9:00am - 10:30am. Saturday 10:00am - 11:am
Bridge of Hope. 4001 Cottage Ave., St. Louis, MO 63113.   314-405-0253.
Sack lunches Monday-Thursday until 1pm.
Central Baptist Church,
2842 Washington Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63103.   314-533-0747 .
Lunch, Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.

Centennial Christian Church.  4950 Fountain Ave.,  St. Louis, MO   63113.   3 14-367-1818
Lunch: Wednesday and Friday  11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Lunch and Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Church. 600 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis 63108   314-361-4655
Food Pantry and Take-out Hot Meal: Tuesday 1:30-3:00pm, Thursday 4:00pm-5:00pm
Cafe, Wednesdays noon-2:00pm; Hot Lunch, Sundays 2:00pm-2:30pm.
Enter through the Washington Avenue entrance.
St. Johns Episcopal Church in Tower Grove. 3664 Arsenal St.,  St. Louis, MO 63116.   314-772-3970
Lunches to-go every Saturday from 4pm-5:30pm.
Gateway 180, 1000 North 19th Street St. Louis, MO 63106.   314-213-1515
Brown bag lunches seven days a week, all day.
Focus Gateway City, 1901 Ann Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104.  (Inside St. Michael's Orthodox Church)
Supper is 4:30-5:30 every Sunday that falls on the 2nd through the 21st of every month. Breakfast 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 9:00-11 a.m.   Also provide haircuts and shaves.
Project Downtown.  6809 W. Florissant Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63136.  314-518-5342
Full meal and pantry every Saturday from 11am-1pm.

Operation Food Search  314-726-5355 ext # 1
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.

PUBLIC LIBRARY  MEALS FOR CHILDREN
Operation Food Search provides after school and summer meals Monday-Friday at City and County Public Libraries. Meals must be eaten on-site and are available free of charge for children ages 5-18.  For more information about the services provided by Operation Food Search, visit www.operationfoodsearch.org  or call 314-726-5355.
Participating Branches

CITY: www.slpl.org/news/mealprogram
COUNTY: https://ow.ly/FOWu50W76sP

FIT AND FOOD CONNECTION
222 S. Meramec, Suite 202,  St. Louis, MO 63105
www.fitandfoodconnection.org  314-312-2746 

Food Assistance Hotline  314-649-7367
​The Fit and Food Connection provides free wellness programming and food assistance. Their Food Access Program  provides healthy food pantry delivery to those in need throughout St. Louis. 

PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION
Admin: 5701 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112     314-367-7848
Central West End  -  4236 Lindell Blvd., 3rd Floor,  St. Louis, MO 63108    314-862-6270
West End  -  5647 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112     314-677-1462
Carondelet  -  6827 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63111     314-353-1457

www.pcacstl.org   314-862-6270
All ages. Emergency food at every location as well as opportunities for clothing and other daily living items.  Call before visiting.

ST. LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK
www.stlfoodbank.org  314-292-6262  
Provides a search feature that will show food pantries, soup kitchens, and meals according to zip code.

ST. LOUIS METRO MARKET

www.stlmetromarket.org/schedule/​
Food trucks with lower than retail prices travel to areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food. Check their website for schedule and locations.

LIST OF FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES PROVIDED BY MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY:
CLICK HERE FOR PDF TO PRINT.


WIC PROGRAMS
THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state.

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FOOD PANTRIES AND PROGRAMS LISTED BY ZIP CODE

63103
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH
620 North Grand Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63103
www.third-baptist.org    314-533-7340
Third Saturday of each month.

Registration begins at 8 am - 10:30. Food distribution begins at 9am.
Registration required but no restrictions.

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH
701 North 18th St.,  St. Louis, MO 63103
Mondays only,  10am - 12:30pm

Zipcodes: 63101, 63102, 63103, 63106

63104
LIFEWISE STL
1321 S. 11th St.,  St. Louis, MO 63104
 www.lifewisestl.org   314-421-0400
City Harvest Market: Wednesdays from 9am-12pm and Thursdays from 10am - 12pm and 4 - 6:30pm.
Bodega: Thursdays 10am-2pm and 4pm-6:30pm.
Cash or SNAP. City Harvest Market offers discounted fresh and healthy food.

FOCUS GATEWAY CITY
(Located in St. Michael's Orthodox Church)
1901 Ann Ave., St. Louis, MO  63104
www.gatewaycity.focusna.org/   866-267-3083 x720
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 9:00am-11:00am.
Food Pantry and clothing/housewares closet.  No need for ID and no limit on coming to pantry.   Also provide haircuts and shaves.

GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
3300 S. Jefferson Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63118
www.gasastl.org  314-773-9027
Services are now by membership only and appointment only.
Shopping for yourself food pantry and a clothing closet, plus many other services.

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

www.i58ministries.org/  314-776-1410
Food pantry Monday-Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm.
Prepared food bags, Fridays and 10:00am
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Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves zip codes 63104, 63110, 63116, and 63118. No appointment, but must have photo ID.

SOUP ALLEY/TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
812 Soulard Ave.,  St. Louis, MO63104 

www.trinitystlouis.com/soup-alley/    314-231-4092
Noodles and other food distributed Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-10:30 am. In the Alley. Bags of groceries are available on Fridays 9:00 am-10:30 am with ID showing 63104 address.


SAINTS PETER and PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH HALL
816 Allen Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63104
www.ppcsinc.org   314-231-9943
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., 
St. Louis, MO   63104
314-231-9328

Food pantry: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am-1:00pm (by appointment only)  63104 only.

63106

YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER
818 Cass Ave.,
St. Louis, MO  63106
www.theyfc.org   314-231-1147  
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm every week.
Youth programs, summer camp, Jazzy Seniors Nutrition,  and family support services
to residents of North St. Louis. Community.  Call the number above for emergency food information.

63107
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP FOOD PANTRY
4335 Warne Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63107

www.helpstlouis.org/ 314-535-9794
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00am to 12:00 Noon 
Senior boxes available for those who qualify. Arrive early if possible to register and receive ticket to shop.

63108
​TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 
600 North Euclid Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63108
314-361-4655 (message only)

Food Pantry Tuesday afternoons from 1:30pm-3:00pm.
Enter through the Washington Avenue entrance, not the main entrance.  Bring ID.
Hot meals every Sunday at 2:00pm.

CENTENNIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
4950 Fountain Ave., St. Louis, MO   63113
www.cccstl.org/  314-367-1818
​Food Programs are temporarily discontinued due to tornado damage.

63111
CARONDELET  ST. JOSEPH  OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY
6408 Michigan Ave.,
St. Louis, MO   63111
www.carondeletliving.com/foodpantry   314-752-6339
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15am-11:45am.
First visit, during pantry hours, bring: MO Drivers License or State ID and proof of city
​residency (ex.: utility bill)​.

ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
7404 Vermont Ave., St Louis, MO 63111
 www.sainttrinity.org  
Must call 601-228-2732 to request assistance and arrange with them for food delivery.

63112
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
6199 Waterman Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63112

www.graceumc-stl.org   314-863-1992
Every Tuesday from 9:45 am–11:45am

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

Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am-11:00am
Serving the following zip codes: 
63120, 63133, 63121, 63112, 63113, 63108 and 63105.  Father Bob's Outreach utility assistance Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting at 8:00am. 

63113
CENTENNIAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
4950 Fountain Ave., St. Louis, MO   63113
www.cccstl.org/  314-367-1818
​Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Saturday  8:00 am-11:30 am.
Lunch and Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30pm
Lunch: Wednesday and Friday  11:00am-1:00pm
Zip Codes:   63112, 63113, 63115,  63108

ESTELL MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY
3803 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113
www.estellministries.org  314-602-8107
Food pantry every Thursday 10:30-12:30pm. Call for information about emergency food.

URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY (call for hours)
www.ulstl.com/food--clothing-assistance.html#/
Must be 18 years of age or older and have a picture ID
St. Louis City: 1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63113   314-615-3600
St. Louis County: 8960 Jennings Station Rd.,  St. Louis, MO 63136  314-388-9840
St. Clair County: 10220 Lincoln, Fairview Heights, IL  62208   618-274-1150


WEST SIDE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
4675 Page Blvd.,  St. Louis, MO 63113
www.westsidembc.org    314-535-9002

Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm

63114
CAASTL (Community Action Agency of St. Louis County)
2709 Woodson Rd.,  Overland, MO  63114

www.caastlc.org/food-pantry-programs  314-446-4467
Tuesday and Thursday, 9-12pm and Wednesday 1-4pm.
Food pantry by appointment only. A household can receive food assistance once every 30 days.

RITENOUR CO-CARE FOOD PANTRY
9303 Midland Blvd.,   Overland, MO 63114
www.rccfoodpantry.org     314-493-6028
Monday, Wednesday,  Friday 9:00am - 1:00pm.
**New Hours:  Wednesday 5:00pm -7:00pm. Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Must live in the Ritenour School District and show ID.  Not necessary to have a child registered in the school district.  No appointment needed.

63115
KOSSUTH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST
3801 Clarence Ave., St. Louis, MO   63115
314-652-4163

Thursdays 10 am-1 pm.

63116
WAYMAKER'S CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL
3436 Winnebago Ave.(at Tennessee), 
St. Louis, MO 63118
www.waymakerschapel.org     314-776-7172
Food box Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30-11:00am
Hot meals on Tuesdays andThursday same time.
Call first if possible. Clothing every day. Furniture when available at no cost. Bring ID.
63116 or 63118 zip codes only.

ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
3664 Morganford Rd.,  St. Louis, MO 63116
www.stjohnslutheranstlouis.org/    314-773-0126
Saturdays from 8:30am-10:00am except for 5th Saturdays.

63118
WAYMAKER'S CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL
3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee),  
St. Louis, MO  63118
www.waymakerschapel.org     314-776-7172
Food box Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30-11am.
Hot meals on Tuesdays and Thursday same time.
Call first if possible. Clothing every day. Furniture when available at no cost. Bring ID.
63116 or 63118 zip codes only.

GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION
Social Services and Food Pantry
3300 S. Jefferson Ave.,   St. Louis, MO   63118
www.gasastl.org  314-773-9027  For emergency utility or food assistance
Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm but an appointment is needed.
Rental, utility, and food assistance; senior services; self-sufficiency programs; a food pantry; and a resale shop. Call to schedule. Zip codes 63104 and 63118 only.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
3140 Meramec St.,  St. Louis, MO 
63118
www.stanthonyofpaduastl.com   314-353-7470
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.
Bring a photo ID and a bill or legal document with current address. Serves Zip Codes 63118, 63111, 63116

63119
WEBSTER-ROCK HILL MINISTRIES
111 E. Waymire Ave.,  St. Louis, MO 63119
www.wrhm.org   314-961-5082
Third Saturday of each month. Food and supplies. Call for more information.

EPWORTH’S DROP-IN CENTER/NORMANDY
7500-20 Natural Bridge Rd.,  St. Louis, MO  63121

FOOD PANTRY: 314-918-3396
OUTREACH: 314-952-8689
www.epworth.org  ​314-222-4877
EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING AT 10:00AM until about noon.
Packed boxes of items such as dry pasta, canned and fresh fruit and vegetables, cereal, oatmeal, sauces, snacks, and more.  Pre-made sandwiches to grab & go for lunch most weeks.

63123
AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY
4960 Heege Rd.,  Affton, MO 63123
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., 
St. Louis, MO 63125
www.feed-my-people.org/    314-631-4900
Monday through Friday 10 am-3 pm,  Saturday 9 am-12:30 pm.
3295 Ottomeyer Rd., High Ridge MO 63049  636-677-9885
Monday–Friday: 10am-3:30pm, Saturday: 10am-3pm
Also, clothing thrift store.

63130
TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WINGER FOOD PANTRY

6800 Washington Ave., University City, MO 63130
www.trinityucity.org/winger-food-pantry      314-725-3840

Wednesdays 12:30pm–3:00pm
Don't need a referral, but only once a month.

63132
HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY

10601 Baur Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132    
www.jfsstl.org   314-513-1672 or 314-993-1000
Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00pm.
No appointments are needed. Open to all residents of St. Louis County. Also offer utility assistance.

63133
ST. AUGUSTINE WELLSTON CENTER
1705 Kienlen Ave.,  
St. Louis, MO 63133
wwww.wellstoncenter.org  314-382-7158
Food pantry is Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 - 10:00am. 
Thrift store hours are Friday and Saturday from 9:00-12:00 both days.
Current piece of mail and ID required as proof of residency. Allowed once per month.
Only serves clients residing in 63133, 63121, and 63112.
​

63135
NORTHMINSTER FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM
401 Darst Rd.,  Ferguson, MO 63135

www.faithinferguson.org    314-522-8542

63136
PROJECT DOWNTOWN SAINT LOUIS
6809 W Florissant Ave. St. Louis, MO 63136
www.pdstl.org   314-556-0938
Every Saturday 11:30am - 1pm. Preparation starts at 10:00 am. Full meals and pantry.

WEST SIDE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
2677 Dunn Rd,  St. Louis, MO 63136
www.westsidembc.org    314-535-9002

Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00am-1:00pm
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63138 
HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
St. Peter's Lutheran Church 
1120 Trampe Ave.   Spanish Lake, MO 63138 

www.chapelofthecross.org/helping-hands-food-pantry   314-741-5667
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays each month, 10:00am-noon.

63147, 63136, 63137, 63138 
GRACE NEW COVENANT FOOD PANTRY
1060 Chambers Rd.,  Bellefontaine, MO 63137
www.gracenewcovenantchurch.org 
 314- 867- 2782
3rd & 4th Saturdays 9:00-11:30 am,  First and second Wednesdays 10:30-1:00pm.
Food and non-food items, serving the residents of 63136, 63137, 63138 & 63147.

63031
T.E.A.M. FOOD PANTRY
265 St. Catherine St.,   Florissant, MO 63031

www.teamfoodpantry.com/wp/food-pantry   314-831-0879
Monday-Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm, Saturdays: 10am-12:00pm
Food and non-food items to families in the Florissant/Hazelwood areas.

63043
LOAVES AND FISHES
2750 McKelvey Rd.,  Maryland Heights, MO 63043
www.loavesandfishes-stl.org/food-pantry 
314-291-3857
Call or view their website for guidelines and times for food pantry and programs.

63049
FEED MY PEOPLE
3295 Ottomeyer Rd.  High Ridge, MO 63049
www.feed-my-people.org      636-677-9885

Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm. Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm.


63088
CIRCLE OF CONCERN
112 St. Louis Ave,. Valley Park, MO 63088

www.circleofconcern.org  636-861-2623 
Monday, Tuesday Friday 9am-3pm;  Wednesday 9am-6:30pm;  Saturday 9am-12:30pm

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. By appointment.

63304
SAINTS JOACHIM & ANN CARE SERVICE
4116 McClay Rd.,  St. Charles, MO
63304 
www.jacares.org    636-441-1302 

Tuesday 10am – 12 pm, Wednesday 12pm - 2pm, Thursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Adopt-A-Family, Workforce Development
Disaster Relief. 

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