WE TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER

We understand that recent changes to SNAP benefits, effective November 1st, may create challenges for some households.

At Urban Sprouts, we want to ensure that every family gets connected to the resources they need.

We’ve gathered a few resources below for you to explore and learn more.

Feeding Missouri

Feeding Missouri offers a comprehensive Find Food Database that provides information on food pantries, meal programs, and other hunger relief resources available throughout the state.

Find the database here.

SLPL Meal Program

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

For more information, click here.

Operation Food Search

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway Drive-Thru on November 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Operation Food Search, 1644 Lotsie Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132. Meals will be distributed while supplies last, with a limit of two Thanksgiving meal kits per vehicle.

Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway on November 21, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Soup-n-Share, 1 Caine Dr, Madison, IL 62060. Meals will be available while supplies last, with one turkey meal kit per person and a limit of two per vehicle.

Emergency Food Drive 10/29 5:30 pm-8:30 pm

For more information, click here.

Mercy Food Bank List

The Compass

Community-based resources designed to support individuals and families with low income or without health insurance. These pantries provide access to nutritious food, essential items, and local assistance programs throughout the county. For more infromation click here.

Amid the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefits expiring at the end of October, we have listed information and resources for individuals and families in need assistance below:

Local Food Bank Contacts & Info

St. Clare of Assisi

Ballwin 636-394-7307


Sacred Heart SVDP

Florissant 314-837-3757

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

  • 120 N. Elizabeth, Ferguson

  • Tuesdays – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.


T.E.A.M. Pantry

Florissant 314-831-0879


Holy Spirit HANDS

Maryland Heights 314-739-9796


Loaves and Fishes

Maryland Heights 314-291-3857

2750 McKelvey Road, Maryland Heights

  • Monday through Friday by appointment only.


Community Helping Ministry

Maryland Heights 314-770-2216


Circle of Concern

Valley Park 636-861-2623

11 St. Louis Ave, Valley Park

  • Wednesdays – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Fridays – 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.


CAASTLC Pantry

St. John 314-446-4467


Feed My People

South County 314-631-4900


Harvey Kornblum Pantry

Creve Coeur 314-993-1000

10601 Baur Blvd

  • By appointment only

  • Monday through Friday – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reach Church

  • 9845 St. Charles Rock Road

  • Wednesdays


St. Augustine Wellston Center

Wellston 314-382-7158


Shalom Church Pantry

Berkeley 314-521-1122


Little Whitewater Pantry

Patton 573-866-2117


Marble Hill Pantry

Marble Hill 573-238-2534


Bread Shed

Poplar Bluff 573-712-7356


Feed and Seed

Poplar Bluff 573-718-4578


Amen Center

Advance 573-794-2900


Catholic Social Ministries

Cape Girardeau 573-335-9347


FISH Volunteers

Cape Girardeau 573-334-0207


Central Pantry

Columbia 573-874-7848


The Help Center

Mexico 573-581-3238


Sturgeon Ministerial Pantry

Sturgeon 573-687-3863


Andrew County Ministries

Savannah 816-324-3008


InterServ Food Pantry

St. Joseph 816-232-7779


St. Francis House of Bread

St. Joseph 816-671-94

Plentiful Access Map

CAASTLC

Plentiful’s Access Map is the only up-to-date map of more than 40,000 food pantries across the U.S. Free and easy to use, Plentiful’s Access Map helps people in need easily find the food they need.

For more information click here

The mission of Community Action Agency of Saint Louis County is to stabilize and enrich vulnerable households by instilling hope and creating pathways to empowerment.

For more information click here

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