Greatest Needs

At Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis, every donation you give directly impacts individuals and families facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship. 

Every month, we share our Greatest Needs List—and every month, you show up. Whether it’s a box of ramen, a stack of coloring books, or a queen-size bed set for someone moving into their first home, your donations create moments of hope for the people we serve.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being the reason someone smiles today. At Loaves and Fishes, your kindness doesn’t just meet needs—it changes lives.

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Donate to Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis

You can have your donations sent directly to us via our AMAZON link or drop them off in person.

Please bring all In-Kind Donations to our Resource Center:

Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis
2055 Concourse Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146

Thank you for your generosity and support!

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EVERYDAY ITEMS

EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT

At Loaves and Fishes, it’s often the simplest things that make the most significant difference. Everyday items—like canned goods, toiletries, socks, and cleaning supplies—may seem small, but to the families and individuals we serve, they are essentials that bring comfort, stability, and dignity.

🛏️ Bedding & Linens

  • Standard Pillowcases

  • Wash Cloths

  • Bath Towels

Twin Size Bedding:

  • Bed-In-A-Bag

🧽 Cleaning Supplies

  • Mops / Brooms / Dustpan and Brush

  • Latex Gloves

  • Air Freshener / Febreze / Lysol

  • Fabuloso Cleaner

  • 409 All-Purpose Cleaner

  • Bleach

  • Laundry Detergent (hypoallergenic)

  • Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

  • Dish Soap

  • Dish Cloths

  • Sponges

🍽️ Paper Products:

  • Plastic Utensils

  • Cups

  • Plates

  • Bowls

  • Paper Towels

  • Napkins

  • Disposable Zip-Lock Containers

  • Trash Bags – Tall Kitchen (13 Gallon)

🧴 Personal Care Items

  • Toilet Paper

  • Kleenex / Tissue

  • Feminine Products – All Types and Sizes

  • Body Wash – Men and Women

  • Deodorant – Men and Women

  • Shaving Cream – Men and Women

  • Toothpaste

  • Toothbrushes

  • Brushes, Picks, Combs

  • Shampoo and Conditioner – Full Size

  • Hand Sanitizer

  • Hair Ties

  • Sun Block

💊 OTC Medications

  • Tylenol

  • Ibuprofen

  • First Aid Medications

  • Mortin

  • Day/Night Cold Medicine

🎒 After-School Snacks:

  • Lunchables

  • Juice Boxes

  • Fruit Snacks / Gummy Snacks

  • Individually Packaged Chips

  • Pudding Snack Packs

  • Granola Bars

PRINTABLE VERSION OF NEEDS LIST
SHOP GREATEST NEEDS

🍼 Baby Needs

  • Diapers – Sizes Newborn through Size 6

  • Diapers – Nighttime – All Sizes

  • Pull-Ups – All Sizes

  • Over-the-Counter Children and Infant Medicine: Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Children’s Tylenol, Children’s Motrin, Day/Night Cold Medicine

  • Baby Wipes

  • Baby Lotion

  • Baby Shampoo

🥫 Pantry Items:

  • Pots / Pans (New)

  • Spices / Seasonings – All Types

  • Box Cereal

  • Mac ‘n Cheese

  • Canned Ready To-Eat Meals (w/pop top lids)

  • Canned Fruit (w/pop top lids)

  • Bottled Water

  • Drink Mix (e.g., Kool-Aid)

  • Jelly / Jam

  • Ramen Noodles

🎁 Miscellaneous

  • Gift cards in any denomination to Aldi, Schnucks, or Walmart
    (Please indicate gift card amount on back.)

  • Bus or transportation passes

You can have your donations sent directly to us via our AMAZON link or drop them off in person.

Please bring all In-Kind Donations to our Resource Center:

Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis
2055 Concourse Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146

Thank you for your generosity and support!