3.1 Clothing & Furniture

1-800-924-0096

· General

1-618-235-0892

· 24 Hour Crisis Hotline

Resale Shop, a charitable program of National Council of Jewish Women. Vouchers available through referrals for men and women's clothing. Back to school clothing and supplies, emergency clothing in 23 local schools.

NCJWSTL Website Resale Shop

1 314-692-8141

· Phone Number

We are a faith based organization that serves the community, regardless of someone's identity (with special consideration for women in or in transtion from abusive relationships). Our food pantry (down the street, past the parking lot) has no zipcode restrictions and is open Wednesdays, 1:00PM to 3:00PM.

1-314-832-2142

· General

newjourney314@gmail.com

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

19.1 Financial Resources: General

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

19.5 Financial Planning

19.6 Financial Consulting Firms

22.13 Resource Centers in Schools

20.6 Career Centers

22.14 After School Programs & Tutoring

25.2 Parenting Support – General

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

Wrap-around Maternal Mental Health Program for new or pregnant Latina mothers at high risk of depression or anxiety, & increased risk for infant mortality. Financial Stability Services provide one-on-one coaching, financial education and access to credit and wealth-building products. Includes an on-site St. Louis Community Credit Union micro-branch Many programs and classes offered in English and Spanish, including Financial Stability, Maternal Mental Health, Social Capital Building, Health & Wellness. Services: Early Childhood Center, Literacy-focused After School and Summer Camp programs, and Kingdom Academy for teens. Life skills, job readiness, emotional support. Call for details and eligibility, including geographic areas served. The Bodega offers discounted high-quality essentials and clothing. Open to the community on Thursdays from 10am - 2pm and 4 - 7pm. Cash only. Many programs and classes offered in English and Spanish, inclu

· General

· Fax Number

7.8 Gender-Affirming Clothing

21.1 Education & Advocacy: General Resources

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

28.1 Support Groups

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

29.1 Social Groups & Events

Trans Affirming

MTUG strives to support all individuals that fall under the “Umbrella term” of Trans which includes, but is not limited to: Transsexuals (FtM, MtF), genderqueer, androgynous, agender, intersex, drag, and questioning.

Website MTUG Support Groups

1-314-349-1402

· General

info@stlmetrotrans.org

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

1.3 Meal Providers

2.2 Drop-in Centers

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

8.2 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Organizations & Clinics

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

16.1 Legal Resources: General

20.1 Unemployment Assistance

St. Patrick Center: self-sufficiency and dignity to our unhoused neighbors and those at risk of becoming houseless. Build permanent, positive change through safe and affordable housing, mental and physical healthcare, employment, and financial stability

rmularski@stpatrickcenter.org

1-314-802-0700

· General

Referral from a nurse, social worker or case worker required. Provides gently-used clothing, toys, books and two large baby items (swing, stroller, etc.).

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8.1 Mental & Behavioral Health: Provider Networks

19.2 Financial Assistance & Relief Funds

Assistance more for veterans, active military, and families. - Food - Clothing - Financial

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1-636-600-0096

· General

Call to make an appointment for their shopping style food pantry. They are open every day but an appointment is needed. Call the above number to schedule times. They additionally have a food pantry.

Website Food Pantry Appointment Form

1-314-773-9027

· Phone Number

25.2 Parenting Support – General

Chapel of the Cross – Lutheran Church 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.

Chapel of the Cross - Friend of Moms

1-314-741-3737

· General

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

18.5 Resources for Re-Entry – ID Documents

20.3 Tips for Job Seekers

Dress for Success provides 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. The Grace Hill address only has feminine clothes. Call to make an appointment if possible.

Midwest Website Kansas City Website Midwest Dress for Success

· Grace Hill

· St. Charles

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

9.1 Addictive Behavior & Substance Use

Food pantry, clothing, laundry, haircuts and showers. Call for information about shuttle pickups on Wednesdays from St. Patrick Center and Horizon Club. Center is open for showers, necessities, coffee, pastries, lunch and haircuts. Showers, coffee and pastries on Sunday. Clothing Boutique. Distributes new and gently used clothing and accessories at no charge.

Website Genesis Men's Home Website Youtube

1-314-381-0700

· Office Phone

1-314-381-0400

· Fax Line

3.3 Household Essentials

The St Louis Freecycle.org group is one of thousands of freecycle.org groups around the globe, created with the sole purpose of matching people who have things they need to get rid of with people who can use them.

St Louis Freecycle Website Freecycle Main Website

2.1 Emergency & Temporary Shelter

1.3 Meal Providers

Karen House is now being run by __City Hope STL__. Contact them with questions on finding housing, donations, hours, and getting involved in the hospitality: 314-904-4673. "Our Karen House Facebook page will continue to post Catholic Worker-related topics, and also any requests we get from former guests." The Karen House website will continue to offer a huge volume of resources on anti-racism work, consensus decision making, and Catholic Worker thought and action. Karen House was a Catholic Worker house of hospitality for homeless women and children. Call first to see if there are any openings. Limited space. Served: Women with and without children Services: Provided long-term housing; only took new residents on Mondays; no waiting list.

Temporarily Closed

Tailor: Does garment alterations and design, focusing on LGBTQ BBs Aims to fight fast fashion waste and human exploitation

block.alterations.stl@gmail.com

1 (314) 329-5424

· Phone Number

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

Clothing and food pantry. Computers, clothing, and other services available Pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm. Isaiah 58 Ministries will continue to be open Monday – Friday, 10am – 1pm for pre-packaged bags of food. Excess produce and other food with be available every Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am – 1pm on tables located under the canopy.

1-314-776-1410

· General

26.2 Faith-Based Organizations

A vibrant urban Jewish community dedicated to supporting one another in holy ways, pursuing justice and lifelong learning, and providing a shelter of peace. A Jewish presence in the city of St. Louis. Offers clothing for adult women and children. Sometimes men.

1 314-361-3919

· for more information or if looking for specific clothing

1 314-361-1564

· Office

2.2 Drop-in Centers

Heal and transform through resource sharing, harm reduction and trauma-informed advocacy. Food, water, clothing, shelter, housing, and employment.

Website Linktree

1-314-309-8020

· General

karen@wellstonloopcdc.org

21.4 Community Organizing Resources

Swansea Mutual Aid Resource Treasury is a community-driven space in Swansea dedicated to supporting folks through resources sharing and mutual aid connections. Mini resource pantry (SMART Box).

29.27 Pets & Animals

Mini Pantry Info

flblacklung@gmail.com

21.4 Community Organizing Resources

25.3 Baby & Newborn Supplies

28.3 Community-Building & Spaces

Metro East Mutual Aid (MEMA) is an all-volunteer network in the Illinois Metro East supporting and strengthening communities through autonomous organizing, solidarity, and resource sharing.

Article from The Intelligencer Edwardsville

metroeastmutualaid@gmail.com

11.6 Menstrual Products

Moms On a Mission is a mutual aid facebook page that assists in everything from from food to clothing, hygiene products and shoes to prom dresses and window AC units. This charity organization is a mutual aid facebook group and thrift store.

25.4 Nutritional Support

2.3 Transitional Housing

2.4 Affordable or Subsidized Housing

4.1 Public Transportation

18.1 Resources for Prisoners – General

18.4 Resources for Re-Entry – General

Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services. Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc. Free anger management classes for anyone that might need them for probation or parole. Call the main number for dates and times. Release to Rent for Veterans: Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record. Release to Rent: Up to a year of supportive housing for men completing long-term sentences who can work full time and are without community support. IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to the rental programs is to contact them by letter at least six months before your release date, or through a referral from your parole officer. Next Steps Home-Ex Offender Re-entry Housing Program mostly for men and women who are working. "Society of St. Vincent de Paul Agency Head: Carleen Reck, Director Area Served: St. Louis The Criminal Justice Ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louis Council, has the distinct and important mission of serving prisoners, victims, their families, ex-offenders, and others involved in the criminal justice system. The ministry, which was founded in 1979. Provides information, referrals, mentoring, public information and advocacy. Works with prison inmates and their families to provide various services. Ask your parole officer to send a referral to CJM Direct Services Criminal Justice Ministry for short-term assistance, including welcome backpacks, bus passes, clothing vouchers, etc. Free anger management classes for anyone that might need them for probation or parole. Call the main number for dates and times. Release to Rent for Veterans: Limited openings in scattered supportive housing for qualified veterans who are homeless and have a criminal record. Release to Rent: Up to a year of supportive housing for men completing long-term sentences who can work full time and are without community support. IMPORTANT: The best chance of being accepted to the rental programs is to contact them by letter at least six months before your release date, or through a referral from your parole officer. Next Steps Home-Ex Offender Re-entry Housing Program mostly for men and women who are working. IMPORTANT: Contact CJM by letter at least six months before release date." "www.cjmstlouis.org http://welcome.to/cjmstlouis" "Phone: (314) 881-6000 Fax: (314) 531-6712 Toll free: (877) 238-3228 Intake and Referral Line: (314) 531-SVDP, ext. 7837 314-652-8062" "100 North Jefferson St. Louis, MO 63103 1104 South Jefferson 63104" cjm99@earthlink.net Staff completed one trans competency training with Trans Housing Initiative St. Louis (THISTL) in November 2024.

· General

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

27.1 Funeral & Cremation Services

27.4 Funeral & Burial – Additional Services

"Our objective is to help low income households get through difficult times." They offer utility and rental assistance every Monday, Wednesday, Friday to the first 30 people in line by 6:00am. Must have ID, utility bill or rental agreement and $25 cash or money order which will be matched with up to $75 toward the bill. They also provide Christmas baskets and funeral assistance Food pantry and clothing: Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:00am. Dinner: Last five working days of the month 4:00pm-5:00pm.

1-314-385-1934

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Permanently Closed

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

Rent and utility assistance, food pantry, clothing, after-school program and more for North County residents. Call the number above for details and times. Other programs available, including drug abuse prevention and immigrant support. Closed.

1 314-524-2710

· Phone Number

18.3 Resources for Prisoners – Career Centers

New Location in East St. Louis. 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.

1-314-584-6887

· General - Grace Hill

1-636-940-8027

· General - St. Charles

29.17 Local/Small Businesses

3.3 Household Essentials

Discount furniture store, also has professional massage tables.

This website provides general information, street addresses, phone numbers and websites for dozens of agencies, shelters, employment resources, food pantries and other organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Click on the Menu for Categories to start your search. Or you can enter your Zip Code in the SEARCH BAR on any page. Listings are alphabetical under each category. Hotlines, clothing, household items, for Dads, Disability, Domestic Violence, Drop-in centers, employment, job training, food programs, food pantries, housing, shelters, legal services, immigrant services, mental health, substance use, utilities, veterans, youth services, mental health.

Permanently Closed

29.2 Self-Care & Wellbeing

A tailor formerly located in St. Louis.

1-314-664-6366

· General

3.2 Utility Assistance (Water, Gas, Electricity, Internet, Phone)

Job search assistance, career counseling, job readiness training, job referrals, more. Clothing at the Clothes Closets for all members of a family. Clothes Closets also features work appropriate clothing and clothing appropriate for those seeking employment opportunities.

1314-615-3600

· Grandel (For Vandeventer location, use this number plus ext. 684)

1-314-388-9840

· Jennings

1.3 Meal Providers

Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve - St. Louis, MO is a ministry of FOCUS America, a 501(c)(3). FOCUS is proud to face the needs of their neighbors by distributing food, clothing, and warm meals through the Apostle's Community Kitchen and St. Xenia's Closet. 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. On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, the Kitchen opens its doors as a food pantry serving shelf-stable foods: pasta and sauce; canned vegetables, fruits, beans, meat, fish, and soups; and cereal and other breakfast foods. Fresh and frozen food will be served as it is donated. The Kitchen also provides hygiene items: toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, razors, and feminine products. The pantry is open from 9-11 AM. St. Xenia’s Closet serves clothes, shoes, and towels to those in need on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 9-11 AM.

1-866-267-3083

· General (ext. 720)

gatewaycity@focusna.org

With locations in New York, Tennessee, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington, DC, SJCS supports individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those experiencing hunger and homelessness in those locations. They also offer art and music therapy and employment services.

1-800-869-3393

· General - Washington, DC

The St. Augustine Wellston Center is a Catholic, independent, community-based nonprofit promoting the greater well-being of low-income people in the Wellston area. They strive to support the community by providing nutritious food, affordable staples, social service support, and health needs in a supportive environment.

1-314-382-7158

· General

info@wellstoncenter.org

25.1 Childcare Resources – General

31.1 Resource Guides & Centers

Board where people can post offers and/or needs for free, pay, or trade. Julia Ho at STL Mutual Aid referred me to this earlier in the pandemic. It does not look like it's being used very actively, but does not seem to be inactive, either?

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.

· South Grand

· Des Peres

FOCUS Gateway City is on the near south side of downtown St. Louis. They distribute food, clothing, and warm meals on Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the month. "We seek to provide Orthodox Christians with opportunities to shine forth the love of Christ through volunteering at the Center, in McKinley Heights and in surrounding neighborhoods. Our goal is to be a community where any person in need can find rest for their souls and resources to help meet their needs."

1-314 776-4205

· General

gatewaycity@focusna.org

A church offering clothing and other resources upon request - call for more information. Every 4th Saturday from 8-10am, there is a free hot breakfast served in the Fellowship Hall.

1-314-361-4123

· General

waymanamechurch@gmail.com

16.1 Legal Resources: General

The Mid MO Samaritan Center provides many services to the following Missouri counties: Cole, Osage, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, and Southern Callaway. Services include clothing, legal assistance, housing assistance, a medical clinic, and a food pantry. Call or visit their website for more information.

1-573-634-7776

· General

Website only. Look for St. Louis, and see the many jobs that are listed there. They also list housing, items for sale, and other services. Free Furniture and More: https://stlouis.craigslist.org/search/zip?s=100 CRAIGSLIST Many landlords list vacancies on Craigslist. CRAIGSLIST and ZUMPER when looking for apartments and houses for rent. Zumper is a free map-based search for home apartment rentals, with real-time updates. Also available on iOS & Android. HOUSING LIST CLICK HERE for an updated list of buildings that provide housing for seniors and disabled.

2.3 Transitional Housing

8.3 Individual Counselors & Therapists

29.1 Social Groups & Events

29.21 Music & DJs

29.26 Educational Classes & Groups

Transitional housing location and many other family based programs. Many anti-poverty family and youth based programs. Clients accepted by referral. Caseworkers and other referring agents can complete and submit a form for their client(s) by visiting http://www.cwah.org/parent_opportunity_program

communitywomenstl@yahoo.com

1-314-289-7523

· General

17.6 Community-Building Resources for Immigrants

29.1 Social Groups & Events

English classes, clothing, furniture, social events, and more for primarily refugee families.