FOOD PROGRAMS & PANTRIESQUICK LINKS MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM 3101 Chouteau Ave. 63103 www.foodstamps.org/application www.foodstamps.org/missouri-food-stamp-office-locations 314-256-7000 EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-7777 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 Street 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. 3 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 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. WIC PROGRAMS THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state. MEAL PROVIDERS (Not pantries) St Patrick Center. 800 N Tucker Blvd. 63101. Lunch, 7 days a week. 12:00 pm-12:30 pm. St. Peter and Paul Parish Mid-Level Hall. 1919 S. 7th. Street, 63104. Meals Monday through Friday 5:00-5:45 pm. Saturday and Sunday noon-12:45 pm St Vincent's Church. 1408 S 10th Street 63104. Sandwich window Monday to Saturday from 11am-1pm. Dinner on 22nd to 1st of each month from 5pm-6pm. Bridge of Hope. 4001 Cottage Ave, St. Louis, 63113. Sack lunches Monday-Thursday until 1pm. Central Baptist Church, 2843 Washington Ave. 63103. Lunch, Tuesdays at noon Chapel for the Exceptional. 3436 Winnebago, hot meals Tuesdays andThursdays 10:30-11am. Bring ID. Trinity Episcopal, 600 North Euclid, St. Louis 63108. Hot meals served Sundays at 2pm. Enter through the Washington Avenue entrance. St. Johns Episcopal in Tower Grove. 3664 Arsenal, St. Louis. Lunches to-go Saturday at 4pm. Gateway 180, 1000 North 19th Street 63106. Brown bag lunches seven days a week, all day. Focus Gateway City, 1901 Ann Ave. Supper is 4:30-5:30 every Sunday that falls on the 2nd through the 21st of every month. PUBLIC LIBRARY FREE AFTER SCHOOL LUNCHES Operation Food Search provides after school meals Monday-Friday at five branches. Meals must be eaten on-site and will be available free of charge for children ages 5-18. Participating Branches
8816 Manchester Rd. #203 63144 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. 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. LIST OF FOOD PANTRY RESOURCES PROVIDED BY MERCY NEIGHBORHOOD MINISTRY: CLICK HERE FOR PDF TO PRINT. MEALS ON WHEELS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS www.mowstl.org 314-374-9549 PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION Admin: 5701 Delmar Blvd. 63112 314-367-7848 Central West End - 4236 Lindell Blvd. Suite 300 63108 314-862-6270 West End - 5647 Delmar Blvd. 63112 314-677-1462 Carondelet - 6827 S. Broadway 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. WIC PROGRAMS THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state. FOOD PROGRAMS BY ZIP CODE 63101 SHAMROCK CLUB AT ST. PATRICK CENTER 800 N. Tucker 314-802-0700 Lunch, 7 days a week 12:00 pm-12:30 pm. 63103 THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH 620 North Grand Blvd. MO 63103 www.third-baptist.org 314-533-7340 Third Saturday of each month. 8 am - 10:30. Food distribution begins at 9am. Registration required but no restrictions. 63104 CITY HARVEST MARKET (Formerly Kingdom House) 1321 S. 11th St. 63104 www.lifewisestl.org 314-421-0400 City Harvest Market offers discounted fresh and healthy food. Open to the community on Wednesdays from 9am - 12pm and Thursdays from 10am - 12pm and 4 - 7pm. Cash or SNAP. FOCUS GATEWAY CITY 1901 Ann Ave. 63104 www.gatewaycity.focusna.org/ 866-267-3083 x720 The Apostle’s Community Kitchen serves warm meals to those in need on Sundays from 4:30-5:30 PM on the 2nd through 21st of each month. Food Pantry and clothing/housewares closet are open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 9:00am-11:00am. GUARDIAN ANGEL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION Social Services and Food Pantry 3300 S. Jefferson 63118 www.gasastl.org 314-773-9027 Zip codes 63104 and 63118 only. Open M-F, 9:00am to 3:30pm 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. ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES 2149 South Grand Blvd. 63104 www.i58ministries.org/ 314-776-1410 Provides help with clothing and is also a food pantry. Serves area between Chouteau and Chippewa, and between Jefferson and Kingshighway. Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 am-1:00 pm. SOUP ALLEY/TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 812 Soulard Ave. 63104 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 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. 63104 314-231-9328 Lunch: Monday-Saturday 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Dinner the 22nd to the 1st of the month: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. Meals are open to the public, free and no appointment necessary. 63106 YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER 818 Cass Ave. 63106 www.theyfc.org 314-231-1147 Youth programs, summer camp, Jazzy Seniors Nutrition, and family support services to residents of North St. Louis. Community low-barrier food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-2 every week. 63107 OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP FOOD PANTRY 4335 Warne 63107 www.helpstlouis.org/ 314-535-9794 Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00am to 12:00 Noon URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Peter Bunce Campus & Patch Neighborhood Center 2125 Bissell 63107 Open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am - 2pm. Fresh produce and non-perishable items available on a first come, first serve basis. 63108 CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION (CRC) 5020 Waterman Blvd. 63108 www.centralreform.org/ 314-361-3919 Clothing and food pantry - call for information on times when they are open and available programs. TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 600 North Euclid Ave. 63108 314-361-4655 (message only) Food Pantry Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 - 3:00pm and Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:30pm. 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. 63113 www.cccstl.org/ 314-367-1818 Zip Codes: 63112, 63113, 63115, 63108 Lunch: Wednesday and Friday 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Food Pantry every 2nd and 4th Saturday 8:00 am-11:30 am. 63111 CARONDELET ST. JOSEPH OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY 6408 Michigan Ave. 63111 www.carondeletliving.com/foodpantry 314-752-6339 Monday 8:15a - 11:45a, Wednesday 8:15a - 11:45, Friday 8:15a - 11:45a First visit, during pantry hours, bring: MO Drivers License or State ID and proof of city residency (ie. utility bill) PEOPLE'S CENTER SOUTH CITY 6827 S. Broadway 63111 www.pcacstl.org 314-353-1457 Call for food pantry hours. 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. 63112 www.graceumc-stl.org 314-863-1992 Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ST. AUGUSTINE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (FATHER BOB'S) 1371 Hamilton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112 www.st-augustine-stl.org 314-385-1934 Food pantry and clothing 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. 63113 www.cccstl.org/ 314-367-1818 Zip Codes: 63112, 63113, 63115, 63108 Lunch and Food Pantry: 2nd and 4th Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30pm ESTELL MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY 3803 Page Blvd 63113 www.estellministries.org 314-409-4517 Food pantry every Thursday 10:30-12:30pm 63114 CAASTL (Community Action Agency of St. Louis County) 2709 Woodson Rd. 63114 https://www.caastlc.org/food-pantry-programs/. 314-446-4467 Food pantry by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday, 9-12pm and Wednesday 1-4pm. A household can receive food assistance every 30 days. RITENOUR CO-CARE FOOD PANTRY 9303 Midland Blvd. Overland, MO 63114 www.ritenourcocare.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. 63115 ST. LOUIS DREAM CENTER 4324 Margaretta Ave. 63115 www.stldreamcenter.org 314-381-0700 Call 314-381-0700 for times. Hours vary. KOSSUTH CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 3801 Clarence Ave, 63115 314-652-4163 Food Pantry Thursdays 10 am-1 pm. 63116 WAYMAKER'S CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL 3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 63118 www.waymakerschapel.org 314-776-7172 Food box Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30-11am, 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 3738 Morganford Rd 63116 www.stjohnslutheranstlouis.org/ 314-773-0126 The pantry is open on Saturdays from 8:30-10:30, every Saturday except for 5th Saturdays. 63118 WAYMAKER'S CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL 3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 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 63118 www.gasastl.org 314-773-9027 For emergency utility or food assistance Zip codes 63104 and 63118 only. Open M-F, 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. ST. AGATHA FOOD PANTRY 930 Withnell 63118 www.polishchurchstlouis.org/st.-agatha-center.html 314-772-4491 Food pantry for residents within the parish boundaries. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1:00pm to 3:00pm ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 3140 Meramec St. 63118 314-353-7470 Serves Zip Codes 63118, 63111, 63116 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. Everyone needs to bring a photo ID and a bill or legal document with your current address. 63119 WEBSTER-ROCK HILL MINISTRIES 111 E. Waymire 63119 www.wrhm.org 314-961-5082 Third Saturday of each month. Food and supplies. Call for more information. 63120 and several more zip codes PEOPLE'S NORTH CITY AND WELLSTON FOOD PANTRY City Hope Bible Church Building 5868 West Florissant (at Riverview) 63120 314-862-6270 Church Phone: 314-383-7771 www.pcacstl.org All ages. Emergency food at every location as well as opportunities for clothing and other daily living itemsAlso, job readiness, youth employment and free computer lab. Check website for locations or call for times. 63121 EPWORTH’S DROP-IN CENTER/NORMANDY 7500-20 Natural Bridge Road 63121 314-222-4877 FOOD PANTRY: 314-918-3396 OUTREACH: 314-952-8689 www.epworth.org 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 Road 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. SALVATION ARMY GATEWAY CITADEL 824 Union Rd, St. Louis, MO 63123 314-631-1133 Hours: Tuesday 10-1pm, Wednesday 3-5pm, Second Monday of the month for Mobile Mart Serving zip codes 63123,63125,63126,63127,63128, 63129, and 63026 (St. Louis County only) 63125 FEED MY PEOPLE 171 Kingston Dr. St. Louis, MO 63125 www.feed-my-people.org/ 314-631-4900 Mon through Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-12:30pm Also, clothing thrift store. 63130 TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WINGER FOOD PANTRY 6800 Washington Avenue University City, MO 63130 www.trinityucity.org/winger-food-pantry 314-725-3840 Curbside pickup Wednesdays 1 – 3 p.m. University City and surrounding areas. Don't need a referral but only once a month. 63132 HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY 10601 Baur Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132 www.jfsstl.org 314-513-1672 or 314-993-1000 Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. No appointments are needed. Open to all residents of St. Louis County. Also offer utility assistance. 63133 ST. AUGUSTINE WELLSTON CENTER 1705 Kienlen Avenue St. Louis, MO 63133 wwww.wellstoncenter.org 314-382-7158 Thrift store hours are Friday and Saturday from 9:00-12:00 both days. Food pantry is Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 - 10:00am. 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 ST. STEPHEN’S FOOD PANTRY 33 N Clay Ave. Ferguson , MO 63135 www.ssecf.org 314-521-0138 Food pantry closed at this time, but bags of fruit and vegetables and groceries are available by drive-thru on Tuesdays at 10:00am - noon. 63136 PROJECT DOWNTOWN SAINT LOUIS 6809 W Florissant Ave. St. Louis, MO 63136 www.pdstl.org 314-556-0938 Every Saturday 10am - 1pm. Preparation is at 10:00 am. Full meals and pantry. Serving starts at 11:30 am. 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: 10:00 a.m.- noon. 63147, 63136, 63137, 63138 GRACE NEW COVENANT FOOD PANTRY 1060 Chambers RD. Bellefontaine, MO. 63137 www.gracenewcovenantchurch.org 314- 867- 2782 Food and non-food items, serving the residents of 63136, 63137, 63138 & 63147. 3rd & 4th Saturdays 9:00-11:30 am, First and second Wednesdays 10:30-1:00pm. 63031 T.E.A.M. FOOD PANTRY 265 St. Catherine Florissant, MO 63031 www.teamfoodpantry.com/wp/food-pantry/ 314-831-0879 Food and non-food items to needy families in the Florissant/Hazelwood areas on a once a month basis. Call for times and appointment. 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. 63088 CIRCLE OF CONCERN 112 St. Louis Ave. Valley Park, MO 63088 www.circleofconcern.org 636-861-2623 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. Client services by appointment. 63304 SAINTS JOACHIM & ANN CARE SERVICE 4116 McClay Road . St. Charles, MO 63304 www.jacares.org 636-441-1302 Housing Assistance, Children and Family Development, Food Pantry, Adopt-A-Family, Workforce Development Disaster Relief. Tuesday 10am – 12 pm, Wednesday 12pm - 2pm,T hursday 4:30pm – 6:30pm |
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Highway 40)
St. Louis, MO 63104
[email protected] 314-652-8062
Photographs by Robert Boettcher
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
2342 LaSalle St. (near Jefferson & Highway 40)
St. Louis, MO 63104
[email protected] 314-652-8062
Photographs by Robert Boettcher