Missouri Health and Community-Based Services

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are designed to help individuals who require nursing facility-level care remain safely in their homes and communities—supporting them in the least restrictive environment possible.

HCBS Services | Health & Senior Services

St. Louis has many places where families can get free groceries/food pantry assistance.

Find a Food Pantry Near Me (Helpful Tools)

These tools will show exact pantry locations by ZIP code, including hours and requirements:

  1. St. Louis Area Foodbank – Pantry Locator

Find food pantries near you using your address or ZIP code.

Website: https://stlfoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locations/

  1. St. Louis Area Foodbank – Food Distribution Events Calendar

View upcoming drive-thru and community food distribution events.

Website: https://stlfoodbank.org/find-food/food-distribution-events/

Operation Food Search (OFS)

Operation Food Search is one of the region’s leading food assistance organizations supporting hunger relief across the St. Louis area.

Website: https://www.operationfoodsearch.org/

St. Vincent de Paul (St. Louis)

Many local parish conferences operate food pantries and offer food assistance.

Website: https://svdpstlouis.org/feed-clothe

Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations (St. Louis Area)

  • Greater STL Area – Food Pantry schedules (St. Charles / O’Fallon etc.)

(O’Fallon pantry/schedule example)
https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/ofallon/events/pantry/

Quick Help Tip

If you need the fastest help, call 211 (United Way), and they will refer you to nearby pantry resources and required documents.

Helpful Resources (Housing & Utility Assistance)

If you or a loved one needs help with utility bills, finding housing, or locating affordable rental options, the resources below may be helpful. Each organization provides support services for St. Louis and Missouri residents.

Heat Up St. Louis (Utility Assistance)

Heat Up St. Louis helps eligible residents with heating and cooling assistance, including support for utility bills through partner agencies.

Website: https://heatupstlouis.org/

Beyond Housing

Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization that supports families through programs focused on housing stability, community strengthening, and long-term neighborhood improvement, especially in under-resourced areas of the St. Louis region.

Website: https://beyondhousing.org/

Apartment Finder

Apartment Finder is a national rental search website that helps individuals and families locate available apartments and homes for rent, including filters for price, location, and amenities.

Website: https://www.apartmentfinder.com/

Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)

MHDC is Missouri’s state housing finance agency and works to strengthen communities through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing, including homebuyer and housing programs.

Website: https://www.mhdc.com/

St. Louis County Housing Authority (Housing Authority of St. Louis County)

The Housing Authority of St. Louis County provides housing assistance programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, helping eligible residents access affordable housing in the private rental market.

Website: https://countyhousing.org/