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Local offices in St. Louis city
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Missouri Family Support Division Child Support Services
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help establishing or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
State office
Missouri Family Support Division
Help here
- Family Support Division servicesApply for or get help with state benefit programs through the Family Support Division.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Housing help · Regional office
St. Louis Housing Authority
3520 Page Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63106
Help here
- Public housing and housing assistanceGet information about public housing and housing assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slha.org
Public health · City office
St. Louis Department of Health
1520 Market Street, Room 4051, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about vaccines, disease prevention, and other public health services.
- Family, Community, and School HealthAsk about lead testing, child asthma services, and school health programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
Mental health and recovery · City office
Behavioral Health Bureau
1520 Market Street, Room 4051, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local help for mental health, substance use, shelter, and safety needs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri
10 North Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63101
Help here
- Circuit court informationContact the circuit court for information about court cases and court services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.mo.gov
Human services · City office
St. Louis Department of Human Services
1520 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Youth and Family ServicesGet help connecting children and families with services.
- Homeless ServicesGet help finding shelter and services if you are homeless or at risk of losing housing.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
Older adults · City office
St. Louis Area Agency on Aging
1520 Market Street, Room 4086, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesGet help finding meals, transportation, Medicare guidance, and other services for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
Veterans · State office
Missouri Veterans Commission Veterans Service Office serving St. Louis City
9700 Page Avenue, Room 1-110, St. Louis, MO 63132
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for state and federal veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mvc.dps.mo.gov
Emergency help · City office
City Emergency Management Agency
1915 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and find city emergency resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
Immigrant services · City office
Office of New Americans
1200 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- New American resident resourcesGet help connecting with city resources and information for immigrant and refugee residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlouis-mo.gov
Jobs and training · City office
St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment (SLATE)
1520 Market Street, Room 3050, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Job and training servicesGet help searching for jobs, training, and career services at the local job center.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stlworks.com
Jobs and training · State office
St. Louis City SLATE Job Center
1520 Market Street, Room 3050, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Employment and training helpGet help with job searches, training opportunities, and career planning.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office
Downtown St. Louis License Office
1208 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Driver license and motor vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver license and handle motor vehicle transactions.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov
Library · City office
St. Louis Public Library
1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computers, and librarian help for information and research.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on slpl.org
City of St. Louis Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in St. Louis city, closest to the center of St. Louis first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Estell Ministries Food Pantry
Estell Ministries
1.1 miles from the center of St. Louis3803 Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113
Hours
- Thu10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: Anyone in need.
Listed on estellministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Trinity Food Ministry
Trinity Episcopal Church
1.3 miles from the center of St. Louis600 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours
- Tue1:30 PM to 3 PM. Pantry and take-out hot meal.
- Thu4 PM to 5 PM. Pantry and take-out hot meal.
Listed on trinitycwe.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Trinity Food Ministry Cafe
Trinity Episcopal Church
1.3 miles from the center of St. Louis600 N. Euclid Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108
Hours
- Wed12 PM to 1:30 PM
- Sun2 PM to 2:30 PM. Hot lunch.
Listed on trinitycwe.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
St. Vincent De Paul Pantry
St. Josephine Bakhita Parish
1.6 miles from the center of St. Louis2431 North Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63106
Hours
- Thu9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on stbakhitastl.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Isaiah 58 Ministries Food Pantry
Isaiah 58 Ministries
1.6 miles from the center of St. Louis2149 S. Grand Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63104
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Tue10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM. First Wednesday mobile market is open to all.
- Thu10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM. Fresh Food Friday is open to all.
Who can come: People in ZIP codes 63104, 63110, 63118, and 63116; Fresh Food Friday and first Wednesday mobile markets are open to all.
Listed on i58ministries.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Food Pantry
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
2 miles from the center of St. Louis1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63113
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Call for hours
What to bring: Individuals seeking food assistance must be 18 years of age or older and have a picture ID.
Listed on ulstl.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve St. Louis city
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
People's Community Action Corporation (PCAC)
5701 Delmar Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63112-2617
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near St. Louis city
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center
SLATE Missouri Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2.3 miles away
1520 Market Street, Suite 3050, St. Louis, MO 63103-2634
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-5pm Wed 9am-5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS)
For young people
0.7 miles away
539 North Grand Blvd., 6th Floor, St. Louis, MO 63103
Youth and reentry program
Employment Connection
For young people
1.3 miles away
2838 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Youth program
npower - Missouri
1.4 miles away
3140 Cass Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63106
Youth and reentry program
Family and Workforce Centers of America (FWCA) - Delmar Boulevard
For young people
1.9 miles away
5261 Delmar Boulevard, Suite B, St. Louis, MO 63108
Youth and reentry program
MERS Missouri Goodwill Industries
For young people
2.2 miles away
1727 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Unemployment benefits in Missouri
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
The St. Louis Workforce Development Board
1520 Market Street Ste. 3050, St. Louis, MO 63103
Workforce board
Missouri Workforce Development Board
301 W. High Street, Suite 870, Jefferson City, MO 65121
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Cities and towns in St. Louis city
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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