Some of the best things about the holidays are the wonderful meals and an endless variety of tasty treats we share with family and friends. However, for people facing food insecurity, winter presents its own challenges. For many local food pantries, the colder months are their busiest time. It’s the perfect opportunity for St. Louisans to extend a helping hand to those in need—whether they’re donating much-needed items, money or their time. Here are just a few local organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry.
Circle of Concern Food Pantry
112 St. Louis Ave.
636.861.2623
circleofconcern.org
Food Outreach
3117 Olive St.
314.652.3663
foodoutreach.org
Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry
10601 Baur Blvd.
314.513.1672 | 314.993.1000
jfedstl.org
Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis
2750 McKelvey Road
314.291.3857
loavesandfishes-stl.org
Operation Food Search
1644 Lotsie Blvd.
314.726.5355
operationfoodsearch.org
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive
314.292.6262
stlfoodbank.org
St. Patrick Center
800 N. Tucker Blvd.
314.802.0700
stpatrickcenter.org
Bi-State Pet Food Pantry
4015 Papin St.
314.596.2128
bi-statepetfoodpantry.org
most needed items
- Rice and dried beans
- Light tuna and salmon (cans or pouches)
- Canned chicken
- Canned soup and chili
- Canned fruit in natural juices
- Canned tomato products
- Pasta sauce
- Cereal
- Pancake Mix
- Snack packages
- Boxed potato mixes
- Peanut butter
- Jam and jelly
- Over-the-counter cold and flu medication
- Body wash
- Incontinence briefs and pads
- Liquid dish soap
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Diapers
- Diaper wipes
- Feminine care products
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
