During these difficult times, access to food may be hard. The resources below can help.
Student Meal Support During the Pandemic
St. Louis Public Schools
AS OF APRIL 17, 2020, ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES ARE PROVIDING ONCE-A-WEEK SERVICE TO LIMIT CONTACT AND REDUCE TRIPS FOR FAMILIES. FAMILIES TAKE HOME A FREE KIT WITH MEALS FOR SEVEN DAYS. SITES ARE OPEN 8AM TO NOON, FRIDAYS.
Get more info here: https://www.slps.org/meals
Ferguson-Florissant School Distict
The Ferguson-Florissant School District Meal Distribution Sites
Get more info here: https://www.fergflor.org/Page/4610
Other Food Programs & Pantries
St Patrick Center. 800 N Tucker. OPEN as of April 20. Sack Lunches have been restarted at the 12p time outside of the gates. Limited Shamrock Club lunches.
Christ Church Cathedral. 1310 Locust, discontinued bagged breakfast on Saturdays.
St Vincent’s. 1408 S 10th, lunch Mon to Sat at 11am, dinner on 22nd to 1st of month to go.
Gateway 180. 1000 N 19th, no street lunches during shutdown.
Karen House residents only.
Destiny/Bridge of Hope.4100 Cottage. SUSPENDING ALL MEALS AS OF 3/26/2020
Chapel for the Exceptional. 3436 Winnebago, lunches suspended during shutdown.
Trinity Episcopal, 600 North Euclid. Food Pantry Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 – 2:30.
Hot meals TO GO on Sundays beginning at 2pm. until food is gone. Try to arrive by 1:45.
Enter through the Washington Avenue entrance, not the main entrance.
St. Johns Episcopal in Tower Grove. 3672 Arsenal. Bag lunches to go only Saturday 4 to 5.30pm. People do NOT need to attend a worship service first.
63136 PROJECT DOWNTOWN STL 6809 W Florissant Ave. St. Louis, MO. 63136.
Saturday food distribution cancelled due to Covid-19.
MEAL PROVIDERS (Not food pantries)
CLICK HERE for a list of agencies and organizations that provide meals at various times and days of the week. A PDF can be printed for distribution but call first to check on availabilty and hours.
FIT AND FOOD CONNECTION
www.fitandfoodconnection.org 314-312-2746
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. Call or visit their website at www.fitandfoodconnection for details and to arrange for delivery if qualified.
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.
FOOD OUTREACH
Providing nutritional support and enhancing the quality of life of 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
www.foodoutreach.org/ 314-652-3663
CHURCH PANTRIES
Many churches offer hot meals and sandwiches, operate food pantries and provide other services through parishes located throughout the city. To find the location nearest you,
call 2-1-1. The St. Vincent de Paul locator can also provide information about pantries.
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.
MEALS ON WHEELS OF GREATER ST. LOUIS
www.mowstl.org
South County Area 314-631-8698
314-374-9549
ST. LOUIS AGENCY ON AGING
314-612-5918
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/aging-services/nutrition.cfm
PEOPLE’S HEALTH CENTERS
www.pcacstl.org
Health care, social services All ages. Emergency food at every location as well as
opportunities for clothing and free computer lab services for clients. Call for times and more information.
4055 Lindell Blvd. 63108 314-535-7701
5868 West Florissant 63120 314-383-7771
1401 LaSalle Street 63104 314-241-8319
4236 Lindell, Suite 300 63108 314 862-6270
6827 Broadway 63111 314-353-1457
5701 Delmar Blvd. 63112 314-367-7848
WIC PROGRAMS
THIS LINK will take you to a listing of WIC locations in the St. Louis area and throughout the state.
EMERGENCY FOOD STAMPS/SNAP PROGRAM
You can apply for emergency or regular food stamps at the locations below or at any Division of Family Services office in the city or County of St. Louis. For information about the Food Stamp (SNAP) program and free application screening, visit: www.foodstamps.org/application
www.foodstamps.org
LOCATIONS:
www.foodstamps.org/missouri-food-stamp-office-locations
EBT Customer Service Line: 800-997-7777
3101 Chouteau 63103 314-256-7000
4411 N Newstead Ave., 3rd Floor 63115 314-877-2000
Income Maintenance: 314-877-2400
Post office boxes are available where mail can be received.
EMERGENCY FOOD
St. Louis offers a variety of places to go for emergency food. We’ve listed some of them by zip code below. Times can change so, if possible, call first.
FOOD PROGRAMS BY ZIP CODE
63101
SHAMROCK CLUB AT ST. PATRICK CENTER
800 N. Tucker 63101 314-802-0700
Lunch, 7 days a week. Monday – Sunday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm.
63103
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
1210 Locust 63103
314-231-3454
Breakfast every Saturday 7:30 am-8:30 am.
THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH
620 North Grand Blvd. 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 Avenue
314-776-4205
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, 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.
ISAIAH 58 MINISTRIES
2149 South Grand 63104
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 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 63104
www.ppcsinc.org 314-231-9923
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. Coffee and sandwiches: Sundays 10:15 am-11:15 am. Dinner the 22nd to the 1st of the month: 5:00 pm-6:00 pm.
63106
GATEWAY 180
1000 North 19th St. 63106
www.gateway180.org 314-231-1515
Brown bag lunches all day seven days a week, 8am – 4pm.
KAREN HOUSE
1840 Hogan 63106
www.karenhousecw.org 314-489-9689
Karen House no longer provides hot meals. Sandwiches from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm daily, except for Mondays when they are closed.
PEOPLE’S CENTER
2012 Martin Luther King Dr. 63106
www.pcacstl.org 314- 269-5210 Main
Call for food pantry hours and other services. More locations.
63108
CENTRAL REFORM CONGREGATION (CRC)
5020 Waterman 63108
314-361-3919
Clothing and food pantry Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.
TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
600 North Euclid Ave.
314-361-4655 (message only)
Hot meal every Sunday 2:00 pm.
Food pantry every Tuesday-Wednesday 1:30 pm-3:00 pm.; Thursday 4-5:30 pm; meal at each pantry.
Need to register first so bring ID and DOB and full name for each member of the family.
PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL/UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
826 N. Union 63108
www.pilgrimucc-stl.org/ 314-367-8173
Lunch: Wednesday 12:00 pm-1:00 pm.
Food Pantry every first and third Wednesday 10:00 am-11:30 am.
63111
CARONDELET ST. JOSEPH OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY
6408 Michigan Ave. 63111
www.carondeletliving.com/foodpantry 314-752-6339
Monday 8:15 – 11:45am
Wednesday 8:15 – 11:45am
First visit, during pantry hours, bring:
MO Drivers License or State ID and proof of city residency (ie. utility bill)
HAVEN STREET
6701 Virginia
www.theconnectionstlouis.com/haven-street 314-256-0545
A project of The Connection
Sundays at Noon (Doors open at 11:00)
Mondays at 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:00)
PEOPLE’S CENTER SOUTH CITY
6827 S. Broadway 63111
www.pcacstl.org 314-353-1457
Call for food pantry hours.
ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
517 Koeln 63111
314-353-3276
Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 am-10:30 am.
63112
GRACE AND PEACE FELLOWSHIP
622 Clara Ave. @ Delmar
www.graceandpeacefellowship.org 314-367-8959
Monthly Schedule:
First and third Wednesdays
Bible study and lunch 12:30 -1:30
Food pantry distribution 1:30 to 2:30
Second Wednesday 6 to 7pm
Fourth Saturday 11 to noon
GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
6199 Waterman Blvd.
www.graceumc-stl.org 314-863-1992
Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Staples, fresh produce and meat choices, paper products, etc.
PEOPLE’S CENTER COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5935 Horton Pl. 63112
www.pcacstl.org 314-862-6270
Call for food pantry hours.
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH (FATHER BOB’S)
1371 Hamilton Ave. 63112
www.fatherbobsoutreach.com 314-385-1934
Food pantry and clothing: Monday-Friday 9:30 am-11:00 am. Utility assistance starts 6:00 am. Dinner: last five working days of the month 4:00 pm-5:00 pm.
63113
MITCHELL RESOURCE CENTER for SOCIAL SERVICES
1341 N. Kingshighway
www.mrcssonline.org 314-367-2633
General Services
Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 am – 2:00pm or by appointment
Food Pantry and Clothing
Tuesdays & 4th Thursday
8:00 am – 10:00am
WEST SIDE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
4675 Page Blvd. 63113
314-535-9002
Dinner: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Food pantry: Thursday 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
63114
NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER (NLEC)
2428 Woodson Road
Overland, MO 63114
www.newlifeevangelisticcenter.org
314-421-3020 or 314-690-1304
Call for times.
RITENOUR CO-CARE FOOD PANTRY
9516 Rear Lackland Road
Overland, MO 63114
www.ritenourcocare.org 314-427-7204
Free grocery store Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Must live in the Ritenour School District and show ID when applying.
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
3225 North Taylor Ave. 63115
314652-4163
Food Pantry Thursday 8:30 am-10:00 am.
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
5010 Terry 63115
314-367-2314
Call the church for information on meals, food, and other aid.
63116
CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL
3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 63118
www.waymakerschapel.org 314-776-7172
Lunch/soup kitchen: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm.
Food pantry: Mondays and Thursdays, after lunch 12:30 pm-1:00 pm.
Call first if possible. Clothing every day. Furniture when available at no cost.
63116 or 63118 zip codes only.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
3738 Morganford Rd 3738
314-773-0126
The pantry is open on Saturdays from 8:30-10:30, every Saturday except for 5th Saturdays.
ST. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
517 Koeln
314-353-3276
Food pantry Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 9:00 am-10:30 am.
63118
CHAPEL FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL
3436 Winnebago (at Tennessee) 63118
www.waymakerschapel.org 314-776-7172
Lunch/soup kitchen: Monday-Friday 12:00 pm-12:30 pm.
Food pantry: Mondays and Thursdays, after lunch 12:30 pm-1:00 pm.
Call first if possible. Clothing every day. Furniture when available at no cost.
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
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. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH/FRANCISCAN CONNECTION
3140 Meramec St. 63118
314-352-1460
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 Waymire 63119
www.wrhm.org 314-961-5082
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-noon. Pantry, clothing, utility assistance, and more during these hours.
63120 and several more zip codes
PEOPLE’S NORTH CITY AND WELLSTON FOOD PANTRY
City Hope Bible Church Building
5868 West Florissant (at Riverview)
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.
63123
AFFTON CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY
4960 Heege Road
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
314-631-1133
Food Pantry Hrs Monday -Tuesday 10-1pm and Wed 3-5pm
Serving zip codes 63123,63125,63126,63127,63128, 63129, and 63026 (St. Louis County only)
63125
FEED MY PEOPLE
171 Kingston Dr. 63125
www.feed-my-people.org/ 314-631-4900
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Saturday 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Also, clothing thrift store
63132
HARVEY KORNBLUM JEWISH FOOD PANTRY
10601 Baur Blvd. 63132
www.jfcs-stl.org 314-993-1000
Call and ask to be transferred to the food pantry. Doors open at 8:45 am.
Appointments: Monday–Thursday 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Friday 8:45 am–2:30 pm.
No appointment needed until 2:30 pm on Mondays–Thursdays or until 1:30 pm on Fridays.
63133
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.
63135
PAKT COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
500 Airport Rd. Ferguson 63135
www.paktcenter.org 314-524-2710
Utility funding, emergency rent, food pantry for zip codes 63043, 63044, 63074, 63114, 63130, 63132. 63133, 63134, and 63140. Other programs available, including drug abuse prevention and immigrant support.
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 63135
www.saint-stephens.info 314-521-0138
Open Tuesday and Saturday 10 – noon. Located off the parking lot by the ramp.
63136
PROJECT DOWNTOWN SAINT LOUIS
West Florissant Masjid
6809 W Florissant Ave. 63136.
www.pdstl.org
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
314-741-5667
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays each month:
9:00 a.m.: Open 10:00 a.m.: Pass out food . 1:00 p.m.
63147, 63136, 63137, 63138
GRACE NEW COVENANT FOOD PANTRY
711 Chambers RD. Bellefontaine, MO. 63137
www.gracenewcovenantchurch.org 314-388-3333
Food and non-food items, serving the residents of 63136, 63137, 63138 & 63147.
3rd & 4th Saturdays 9-11:30 am, Wednesdays 10:30-12:30 pm.
PLUS Additional Hours Every Wednesday from 10:30am-12:30pm
63031
TEAM FOOD PANTRY
265 St. Catherine Florissant 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 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 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.
SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE CORPS
www.usc.salvationarmy.org.
Utility and rental assistance in various locations. This website gives information about programs and locations