Everyday needs
Utility Assistance:
Heat Up St. Louis (314) 241-7668
Utility assistance particularly for older adults, disabled adults, and low-income individuals and families
Short application required for services
Community Action Agency - Weatherization Assistance Program (314) 863-0015
Water utility assistance for individuals with shutoff notices or complete shut-off
Home weatherization assistance available for homeowners and approved home renters
Application requires a social security card, most recent gas and electricity bills, and proof of income for all household members
Clothes:
Urban League (314) 615-3642
Must be 18 years or older and have a valid ID
Multiple locations around the St. Louis metro area
Professional, work, and casual attire available
Food:
Community Action Agency - Food Pantry(314) 863-0015
Food pantry available for use once every 20 days per household
Household income required for eligibility
Urban League (314) 615-3642
Must be 18 years or older and have a valid ID
3 locations in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Clair County
Little to no cost
St. Louis Area Food Bank - Find a Pantry (314) 292-6262
Food distribution sites in multiple locations around the St. Louis area
Senior meal program available
SNAP Benefits - Applying for Benefits (855) 373-4636
Program provides support to assist in purchasing food, seeds, and plants for eligible applicants
Application required for benefits, application requires a Missouri driver’s license or other forms of ID, proof of residency, immigration documentation if not a U.S. citizen, and income documentation
Shelter:
St. Patrick Center (314) 802-0700
Shelter, case management, and various resource referrals.
Employment program including job and skills training, and full and part-time employment
Health services including mental health issues, substance abuse, healthcare referrals, and on-site nurses
*If you are needing shelter you must go in person Monday - Friday (800 N. Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101)
Humanitri (314) 772-7720 - Shelter only, please call 211
Assistance with obtaining permanent housing, utility assistance, financial advising
Employment assistance, counseling, life skills classes, parenting classes, wellness classes, and skill-building opportunities available
Gateway 180 Homeless Services (314) 231-1515 - Housing Resource Hotline, please call (314) 802.5444
Emergency shelter with case management, counseling, meals, laundry, and mail service
Permanent re-housing program including case management, monetary funds, furniture, moving assistance available once enrolled in programing
Counseling and life skills classes available
Brown bag meals available to the community on site
Peter and Paul Center (314) 588-7111
Emergency shelter, temporary housing, and supportive housing options available
Health services, mental health services, meals service, developmental disability services, veteran services, and employment referrals available
Hygiene and Laundry:
Free laundry service available on select days at locations in South City and University City, click the link above to find a Laundry Love location
Re-Entry Resources:
The Center for Women in Transition - Click the link to fill out their online application
Resources for justice-involved women including supportive housing, mentorship, case management, vocational services, court advocacy, employment opportunities, and life skills classes
Program available for any woman, non-binary, gender-nonconforming, or transgender (the Center serves trans women and trans men) individuals in the St. Louis area, who are currently in or have been involved in the criminal justice system within the past 6 months (this can include jail, prison, probation and parole, and/or pending charges), and who
Community Action Agency - Parole to Payroll/Makin’ It Work Program
Organization provides free individualized case management to provide a variety of services and referrals to assist with re-entry transition
Services include anger management, drug counseling, employment readiness programs, and counseling services among others
Enrollment in the programing is required for services, if you are interested in learning more about the Prisoner Reentry Program please contact James Ingram at 314.863.0015 ext. 431 or jingram@caastlc.org.
Re-Entry Community Linkages (RE-LINK) (314) 657-1566
Program offers health care coverage, health care services, mental and behavioral health services, and social service supports (Housing, Substance
abuse, Employment assistance, Adult education, Others as identified) through the utilization of a Health and Social Services Network.Program is available to young adults who have been released from City Jails, have no known holds, and have gotten a referral from Probation and Parole
Immigrant and Refugee Resources:
Assists foreign-born individuals in resettlement, business startup, and community engagement
Organization offers free education and re-entry resources, economic resources, workforce, and career resources
Hiring resources focused on immigrants and international residents,
Resources for entrepreneurs and resources for various needs
Senior Resources:
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA) (314) 612-5918
Organization provides meal services, transportation, health insurance, and financial resources
Resources available for individuals 60 years or older living in St. Louis city
Meals on Wheels of Greater Missouri - Providing meals to your doorstep
Call 314-374-9549 to set up an eligibility interview
Organization provides meals for elderly individuals, individuals with handicaps, individuals recovering from injuries or illness, or anyone not able to shop for or prepare meals at home for themselves
Meal service may be requested for up to five weekdays each week, and is available for as long as the recipient is eligible
Domestic Violence Resources
ALIVE (314) 993-7080
Crisis intervention and hotline available 24-7
Services include individual advocates and safety plans, resource referrals, and legal resources
Individual counseling and support groups
Safe Connections (314) 646-7500
Crisis intervention, individual therapy, prevention education, and a variety of other support services
24-hour crisis hotline
Classes, workshops, and social groups to help individuals learn how to conduct healthy relationships
Sex Offender Resources
Project Outreach - Back to Life
2-year program for male justice-involved individuals and formerly incarcerated individuals focused on housing stabilization and reducing recidivism
Program offers housing, personal and professional development opportunities, employment, and individualized case management
Applicants must be recommended to the program, have a high school diploma or GED, be willing to relocate, be open to employment or currently employed, and be willing to commit to programing
Resources for Disabled Individuals:
City of St. Louis: Office on the Disabled (314) 622-3686
Services for St. Louis City residents to assist people who have all types of disabilities, including but not limited to hearing, seeing, mobility, developmental, and psychiatric
Services include assistance with accessibility issues and handling disability discrimination issues
Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation (Voc Rehab) (314) 587-4877
Employment assistance and job placement, vocational training, and counseling
Open to anyone with physical/mental impairment that causes problems with working and need assistance to be successful
Multiple locations in the St. Louis area
LGBTQIA+ Resources:
Metro Trans Umbrella Group (314) 270-2155
Free support and networking transgender individuals and allies
Resources include access to therapy, doctors, support groups, legal help, and STI testing
St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline (314) 380-7774 or 844-785-7774 (toll-free)
Free confidential helpline providing emotional support, resources, and referrals open for anyone anywhere on the spectrum of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation