During the Christmas season, organizations in the St. Louis metro area are coming together to provide meals and food resources for underserved members of the community. Here are a few places offering assistance:
The St. Louis Area Foodbank has a network of over 600 partners in 26 counties across the bi-state region. They offer information on pantries and upcoming food distribution events. For more details, call 314-292-6262.
The Community Action Agency of St. Louis County provides food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas to eligible families. This program works with faith-based organizations to identify and serve families during the holiday season. The CAASTLC food pantry is open by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 314-446-4467 or email
fo********@ca*****.org
.
The Salvation Army offers grocery vouchers to families and individuals in need for a holiday meal. Contact
MI***********************@us*.org
or call 314-646-3000 for more information.
Operation Food Search and Start Here STL have compiled extensive lists of options for food assistance, including pantries and meal providers.
The City of St. Louis has also shared a list of meal providers within the city limits.
