Community Outreach

The Coordinated Entry Services and Street Outreach program significantly enhances our collective impact and fosters effective communication among stakeholders, including law enforcement, St. Louis County Government, other local municipalities, local businesses, outreach organizations, and community members. Our goal extends beyond immediate shelter needs; we aim to foster long-term stability for our clients by connecting them with essential community resources and support. When shelter space is unavailable, our team is committed to helping clients find alternative programs, making sure no one is left without access to vital resources.

Four people standing in front of a blue wall with the words 'Laves & Tashes' written on it. The group includes two women and one man, all smiling. The man has a name tag that reads 'WATE' and the two women are wearing matching gray shirts with an orange banner design that says '27th Annual Parfait Golf Tournament.' They are standing close together with arms around each other, and there are potted plants and pillows on a wooden bench behind them.

Coordinated Entry

Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis operates as one of only four sanctioned access points within the St. Louis County Continuum of Care (CoC). We facilitate referrals to various emergency shelters, housing projects, sober living facilities, treatment programs, and mental health support.

Our services encompass risk frailty assessments and the placement of individuals on the St. Louis County Coordinated Entry List, which includes pathways to Rapid Rehousing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Main Stream Housing Vouchers. We extend our outreach to groups lacking access to the homeless service database system, such as school districts, and ensure that essential needs—like food, hygiene products, shower facilities, and laundry services—are met. Our outreach team collaborates closely with the St. Louis County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to ensure the unhoused population living on the streets receives these vital resources.

Walk-In Day Services

Our walk-in facility is open five days a week to individuals and families who are living on the streets, in their cars, or in other places not meant for human habitation. We provide a safe and welcoming space where guests can step out of the elements and access essential daily necessities.

Services Available:

  • Small meals and food items

  • Laundry facilities

  • Hot showers

  • Clothing assistance

  • Personal care and hygiene items

  • Pet-friendly to friendly pets

Everyone who comes through our doors is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our goal is to meet immediate needs while providing support and connecting individuals to additional resources.

A man standing in front of a blue wall with the words 'faves & fishes for Louis' written on it. He is wearing camouflage pants, a grey hoodie, a black leather jacket, and a black beanie, holding some clothing and a paper. There is a wooden bench behind him with cushions and baskets filled with toys and books.