Cold Weather Alert
Cold Weather Alert
Due to dangerous snow and freezing temperatures, Loaves and Fishes has activated emergency cold-weather responses, including supporting partnering warming centers and expanding bed services. We are working to ensure our neighbors have safe, warm places to stay. Please review the resources on this page for current warming center locations, expanded bed availability, hours, and critical support. Information may change as conditions evolve.
WE ARE HARD AT WORK
If you are in immediate crisis, please call 911.
Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis works with individuals experiencing the most critical situations and can be accessed through Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officers and community outreach teams.
Thursday through Sunday, walk-up shelters
North City:
Peter & Paul - Jugan Shelter (single men, single women, and family rooms)
3225 N. Florissant Ave.
Central City:
Biddle Housing Opportunities Center (single men only)
1212 N. 13th St.
South City:
Peter & Paul - Kingshighway Shelter (single men, single women)
3205 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
Peter & Paul - Sidney Shelter (single men, single women)
112 Sidney St.
Peter & Paul - California Shelter (single men, single women)
3127 California Ave.
Walk-ups are welcome from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. After 9 p.m., individuals seeking shelter must contact the United Way 211 Helpline by dialing 211.
Additional locations, including space for families and those with pets, are available by appointment coordinated through the United Way 211 Helpline or by speaking with a coordinator at a rally point. If a walk-up shelter reaches capacity, transportation will be provided to another shelter with sufficient capacity.
Those seeking transportation to shelters can get picked up between 5 and 7 p.m. at the following rally point locations:
North City:
Urban League Women's Business Center
4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
Central City:
Centenary United Methodist Church
1610 Olive St. (use the Pine Street entrance).
South City:
Loughborough Commons Parking Lot
1020 Loughborough Ave. (between Schnucks and Lowe’s)
Each rally point has either a warming bus or an indoor warming facility available, in addition to a Metro Call-A-Ride shuttle that transports individuals to shelter. Each shuttle is staffed with both a driver and an outreach worker.
If alternative transportation is required, contact the United Way 211 Helpline by dialing 211.
warming centers
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Because We All Deserve a Home
Housing is more than a roof overhead — it’s the foundation for everything else. When people have a safe, stable place to live, they’re better able to work, learn, heal, and care for their families. Stable housing strengthens individuals and communities. Because when everyone has a place to call home, we all thrive.
Kevin Parrish Charity Golf Tournament
Friday May 15 | $650 per team of 4
New locations:
Florissant Golf Club
50 County Club Ln.
Florissant, MO 63033
https://www.florissantgolfclub.com/
WE HEARD YOU!
New Venue, New Pricing, New Prizes, New Raffle Items
WHAT YOUR COST INCLUDES
T-Shirt, Participation Prizes, Breakfast, Luncheon Award Ceremony, Beverages, nonalcoholic and alcoholic
GREATEST NEEDS LIST
click icon to print flyerTogether, We Open the Door to Hope
At Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis, every day is an opportunity to bring hope to families facing crisis. Last year, with the help of compassionate supporters like you, we provided emergency shelter to more than 600 families—60% of them children—and served nearly 600,000 meals through our food pantry. Of those meals, 87% nourished senior citizens struggling to make ends meet.
But the numbers tell only part of the story. Behind every meal, every night of shelter, and every word of encouragement is a community of people who believe in second chances. We believe that a miracle can start with one call, one open door, or one act of kindness.
Your partnership makes that possible. When you give or volunteer, you’re helping families rebuild stability, restoring dignity, and renewing hope across St. Louis.
Join us—because your compassion opens doors.
EASTER FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Easter celebrates resurrection, hope, and new life—promises that are especially meaningful for families facing hunger or homelessness. Providing food during Easter is a tangible expression of Christ’s love, meeting urgent needs while affirming the God-given dignity of every person. In a season centered on renewal, Easter food distribution helps restore hope and reminds individuals and families that they are valued, seen, and not defined by their circumstances.
click flyer for a printable iconTogether, We Build Futures
Each of our programs is a vital part of our mission — to serve, empower, and walk alongside our neighbors as they work toward stability and independence. At Loaves and Fishes, we see every act of service as an investment in our community's future.
Through compassion, collaboration, and dedication, we are transforming lives — one family, one meal, and one new beginning at a time.
Emergency Shelter for Families: A Safe Place to Start Again
Our emergency shelter gives families experiencing homelessness a safe place to rest, eat, and regain stability during a difficult time. Families receive daily meals and individualized case management, along with compassionate, wraparound support that helps them address immediate needs and plan for what comes next. Every parent and child is welcomed with dignity and respect, creating space to breathe, rebuild, and move forward with renewed hope.
Food Pantry: Keeping Families Nourished and Hope Alive
Food is a basic need—and a powerful way to show care. Our on-site food pantry operates five days a week, making sure that families in crisis have reliable access to healthy, nutritious food.
Each year, we serve more than 11,800 individuals facing food insecurity. In the past year alone, we have distributed nearly 600,000 meals, including fresh produce, meats, dairy products, and baby essentials. Behind each of those meals is a story of resilience—and a reminder that when a community comes together, no one has to face hunger alone.
Prevention: Preventing Homelessness Before It Starts
The most effective way to end homelessness is to prevent it. Through rental assistance, case management, and landlord advocacy, we help families avoid eviction and remain safely housed—preserving dignity, stability, and stronger communities.
Where They Are: Building Trust, Restoring Dignity, Creating Pathways Home
Our mission doesn’t stop at our doors—it reaches people in the streets, encampments, and hidden places where too many are forced to survive. We meet unsheltered neighbors where they are, offering essential supplies, compassionate care, and connections to housing and health services. By meeting urgent needs and building trust, we help create a path toward stability and hope.
Be Part of the Solution
At Loaves and Fishes, we believe that lasting change starts when a community unites with purpose. From our signature events to seasonal initiatives, every effort brings us closer to making sure no one faces a crisis alone. Your time, energy, and participation aren’t just contributions—they’re investments in hope, dignity, and the future of our community. I invite you to stand with us and be part of the solution.
