We found 20 food pantries listed for St. Louis County, Missouri. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 10 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in St. Louis, Missouri. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Temple Corps
Phone: (314) 771-3460
Address: 2740 Arsenal St, Saint Louis, MO 63118. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Community Recreation Programs
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (314) 771-3460 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Booth Manor
Phone: (314) 773-6760
Address: 3133 Iowa Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizens Residences
Appointments :
Call (314) 773-6760 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Service Extension
Phone: (314) 646-3000
Address: 1130 Hampton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition
Appointments :
Call (314) 646-3000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Euclid Corps
Phone: (314) 531-5621
Address: 2618 N Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63113. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Care
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (314) 531-5621 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Family Haven - A Community in Partnership Family Center
Phone: (314) 423-7770
Address: 10740 Page Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63132. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment
- Casework Services
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Care
- Detoxification Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Shelter
- Transitional Housing
Appointments :
Call (314) 423-7770 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Maplewood Corps
Phone: (314) 781-5434
Address: 7701 Rannells Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63143. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Residential Camping Activities
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (314) 781-5434 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Harbor Light Center
Phone: (314) 652-3310
Address: 3010 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Christian Education
- Clinics Services
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Detoxification Services
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
Appointments :
Call (314) 652-3310 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - Midtown (St. Louis, MO) Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (314) 535-2000
Address: 4121 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (314) 535-2000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - Forest Park (Saint Louis, MO) As-Is Family Store
Phone: 1800SATRUCK
Address: 3949 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call 1800SATRUCK to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis City
The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO Gateway Citadel
Phone: (314) 631-1133
Address: 824 Union Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63123. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (314) 631-1133 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Saint Louis
Helping Hands Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in St. Louis, Missouri. You can also check your eligibility.
Community Helping Ministry
Phone: (314) 770-2216
Address: 3770 Mckelvey Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Community Helping Ministry (CHM) is a not-for-profit community-wide partnership of churches, businesses, service clubs, organizations, and individuals working together to serve the needs of families with limited resources in times of financial crisis. The agency was incorporated in 1995 as Bridgeton Community Helping Ministry, but its origins extend back to the 1980's, when dedicated volunteers worked out of their homes to serve families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 770-2216 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Bridgeton
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 741-5667
Address: 1120 Trampe Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63138. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays each month: 9:00 a.m.: Open, 10:00 a.m.: Pass out food, 1:00 p.m.: Close
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 741-5667 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Saint Louis
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Food Pantry locations in St. Louis, Missouri. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Anthony Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 353-7470
Address: 3140 Meramec St, Saint Louis, MO 63118. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Located behind St. Anthony's Church (3140 Meramec St.). Provides food and clothing for the neighborhood needy from zip codes 63118, 63111, 63116: Mondays & Thursdays from 10 AM - Noon, and Wednesdays from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Please bring a photo ID and a bill or legal document with current address. Legal assistance available the 4th Thursday of the month; appointments are needed so please call.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 353-7470 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Saint Louis
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Circle of Concern Food Pantry
Phone: (636) 861-2623
Address: 112 St Louis Avenue Vly, Park, MO 63088. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Circle Of Concern serves west St. Louis County, a part of the St. Louis metropolitan area known for beautiful homes, corporate headquarters, good schools and a thriving business community. West County is also home to families that struggle every day to make ends meet. Lay-offs, underemployment, illness or injury, age and more – many families in the thick of West County prosperity find themselves urgently in need of assistance. Circle Of Concern can help. We are, first and foremost, a food pantry. In 2014, we fed 25,472 individuals with 41,363 bags of groceries – enough to put a bag on nearly every seat in Busch Stadium. At Circle, feeding families is just the beginning, though. We also offer financial support, scholarships, job mentoring, children’s programs and holiday events. All of these efforts work together to to take a little off our clients’ financial plates, allowing them to use their limited resources to regain their financial footing. The food pantry is our core service. It is also the gateway to other Circle programs and services; in order to access other programs, families must first receive food from the food pantry. Each month, Circle Of Concern serves approximately 2,000 people with groceries. The quantity of food shared is determined by a client’s family size. We share a 7 to 10 day supply of grocery items, including milk, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables, bakery items, frozen meats and canned goods. Because items like soap and toilet paper cannot be purchased with food stamps, personal care items and paper products also are included with the groceries. For families with school-age children who receive free or reduced-cost breakfast and/or lunch during the school year, we provide Kid Bags during the summer. These packs include additional child-friendly food to help bridge the grocery gap and ensure these children have enough to eat when school is not in session.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (636) 861-2623 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Park
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
TEAM Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 831-0879
Address: 265 St, Catherine Florissant, MO 63031. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
TEAM provides food and non-food items to needy families in the Florissant/Hazelwood areas on a once a month basis. The amount of items provided are simply a supplement to the client family requirements each month. Clients are provided with basic items such as meat, canned vegetables and fruits, pasta, bakery, produce and other staples. Household supplies, personal care items and some basic infant supplies are distributed when available. Government commodity products are provided for eligible residents in St. Louis County. Clients must call to make appointments with TEAM, be certified and provide proof of residency each month. Volunteers fill grocery baskets in advance of the appointment time with items based on family size. Inventories vary each day depending on donations, collections and local purchases required to fulfill basic needs. TEAM receives support from the Foodbank, “Operation Food Search,†our member churches, area businesses, schools, fire stations, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, letter carriers, and other local organizations and individuals in providing for our needy clients. TEAM is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 831-0879 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Catherine Florissant
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 535-9794
Address: 4335 Warne Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63107. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
We are more than a food pantry - we teach families how to get back on their feet. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Inc. is a 5019(c)(3) Missouri Not-for-profit Corporation, a conference under St. Vincent De Paul Society of greater St. Louis, and a member of Food Search and Food Bank. We're run by a dedicated team of volunteer leaders and are funded completely though small donations of time and money. Our pantry serves over 1,200 families per month (3,200 individuals), and we receive generous donations of food each week from Schnuck's and Dierberg's.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 535-9794 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Saint Louis
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Northside Seventh-day Adventist - Community Service Center
Phone: (314) 868-0707
Address: 9001 Lucas And Hunt Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63136. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Community Service Center devotes time and talents to the gathering and preparing of clothing, food, and other supplies for the poor, needy, and unfortunate. Adult education, home nursing, counseling, and other community assistance services are also available. We currently assist more than 60 families twice a week with food, clothing and shelter! Anyone in need is invited to come! Hours: Sunday and Wednesday from 9:00am until 12:00 noon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 868-0707 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Saint Louis
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Affton Christian Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 580-3138
Address: 4960 Heege Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63123. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Pantry is open: Monday 12:00-2:00pm, Tuesday 4:00-6:30pm, Thursday 6:00-8:00pm, Saturday 9:30-12:00pm. Clients are able to shop by appointment only – this helps both the Pantry and clients maintain accountability and fairness. Emergency aid is available, but recommended only as a last resort. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please call the Pantry at 314.580.3138 to schedule an appointment. Anyone residing in the 63123 area code OR an individual/family bearing a referral from an ACFP Member Church is able to receive aid from the ACFP if they are in need of food assistance. Please have ID and proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, passport, etc) when coming to the pantry for the first time (for more info, see the FAQ: What should an individual bring to the ACFP when applying for aid/membership?). The ACFP does not seek to be exclusive, but this system has been put in place to ensure fairness to the needy in all areas of St. Louis, and to eliminate “double-dipping†from pantry to pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 580-3138 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Saint Louis
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 993-1000
Address: 10601 Baur Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63132. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry, a program of Jewish Family & Children’s Service, provides food, personal care items and community resource referrals to help individuals and families through difficult times. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is dedicated to alleviating hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds. Kosher food and other special dietary needs can be accommodated. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry currently serves over 7,000 people each month who would otherwise go hungry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 993-1000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Saint Louis
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Phone: (314) 291-3857
Address: 2750 Mckelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Loaves and Fishes is a privately run non-profit organization. The Loaves and Fishes Pantry reserves the right to determine who receives food. The use of the Pantry is a privilege not a right. Registration times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 12:30 until 1:00 with food distribution at 1:15. Wednesday night registration is from 6:00-6:45 (includes a hot meal) with food distribution at 8:00. Registration closing times are firm; no late arrivals will be accepted. New Client Registration is on Wednesdays from 11:30-12:30 and by appointment only. New Clients will need to bring the following items: Photo ID; Proof of household income for all adults 19 and over. Proof of income can be provided through the following item(s): a previous year tax return form AND a current pay check stub OR a social security/disability award letter, unemployment award letter and/or proof of loss of income (termination letter), a food stamps budget summary page that shows your income. If you have an adult in your household who is not working because they are attending school, please bring proof of enrollment; Proof of veteran’s status (if applicable); A completed registration form (also available in the Loaves and Fishes office.); Birth certificates or social security cards for each household member.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (314) 291-3857 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Maryland Heights
Help Residents of Counties:
- St. Louis
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in St. Louis, Missouri distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest St. Louis, Missouri to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around St. Louis, Missouri have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around St. Louis, Missouri may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around St. Louis, Missouri appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around St. Louis, Missouri, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around St. Louis, Missouri may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around St. Louis, Missouri whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in St. Louis, Missouri.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.