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 very first home, your donations turn into 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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🌟 Flu Season? Not in Our House! 🌟

The sniffles are sneaky. The flu? A master of disguise. But here at Loaves and Fishes, we believe germs don’t stand a chance when our community rallies together! 💪✨

Our superhero families need their shields — and you can help stock the armory! 🦸‍♀️🧼🦸‍♂️

We’re collecting germ-busting supplies to keep our children safe, happy, and healthy throughout the entire season. Here’s what’s on our “Defeat-the-Flu” wish list:


🧴 Hand sanitizer (big bottles, little bottles — we love them all!)
🧽 Disinfectant wipes & sprays (Clorox, Lysol, or your favorite germ-fighter)
🧻 Paper towels (because sparkly-clean is the goal!)
🤧 Tissues (for the occasional sneeze attack)
🫧 Hand soap (bubbles = bravery)
😷 Disposable masks (our secret identity protectors!)

Every bottle, box, and wipe helps protect our little heroes and their families from those pesky flu villains. Together, we can keep our shelter shining bright — and germ-free! 🌈

So grab your cape (or car keys) and join the fight!


✨ Drop off donations, share the word, or give online — because at Loaves and Fishes, community care is our superpower. 💖

EVERY ITEMS. EXTRAORINARY 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:

  • Protect-A-Bed Bug Mattress Protector

  • Bed-In-A-Bag

🧽 Cleaning Supplies

  • Mops / Brooms / Dustpan and Brush

  • Latex Gloves

  • Air Freshener / Febreze

  • Fabuloso Cleaner

  • 409 All-Purpose Cleaner

  • Pine-Sol

  • Bleach

Additional Cleaning Essentials:

  • Laundry Detergent (hypoallergenic)

  • Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

  • Lysol Spray

  • Dish Soap

  • Dish Cloths

  • Sponges

🍽️ Paper Products:

  • Utensils

  • Cups

  • Plates

  • Bowls

  • Paper Towels

  • Napkins

  • Disposable Zip-Lock Containers

    • Zip-Lock Bags – All Sizes (Snack to Gallon)

    • 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

  • Aloe

💊 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

🍼 Baby Needs

  • Baby Formula

  • Disposable Zip-Lock Containers

  • 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

  • Salt and Pepper

  • Box Cereal

  • Side Dishes (e.g., Knorr Rice or Noodles)

  • Mac ‘n Cheese

  • Soup

  • Chili

  • Canned Meats (easy to open)

  • Canned Fruit (easy to open)

  • Bottled Water

  • Drink Mix (e.g., Kool-Aid)

  • Jelly / Jam

  • Microwaveable Popcorn

  • Ramen Noodles

  • Ready-to-Eat Meals

🎁 Miscellaneous

  • Stamps

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

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!