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Emergency & Community Assistance Resources —
St. Louis Area
Please use this page to find additional resources.
United Way 2-1-1
Website: https://helpingpeople.org/united-way-2-1-1/
Description: A free 24/7 phone and online service that connects families to local help for food, housing, utility assistance, crisis support, healthcare, and more. Just dial 211 to speak with a specialist who can guide you to services.
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Website: https://www.ulstl.com/
Description: Works to eliminate barriers to economic self-sufficiency and provides energy utility assistance (LIHEAP and related programs), job support, and community resources for families.
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County (CAASTLC)
Website: https://www.caastlc.org/
Description: Supports low-income households with utility and rent assistance, energy support, and other stability services based on eligibility and funding.
Community Action Agency of St. Louis (Start Here)
Housing & Utility Info: https://www.startherestl.org/housing.html
Description: Provides direct utility and rent assistance, food pantry support, and more for qualifying individuals and families.
Guardian Angel Settlement Association
Website: https://gasastl.org/
Description: A long-standing nonprofit providing food pantry services, emergency assistance, clothing support, and family services to those in need.
Mission: St. Louis – Resource Directory
Website: https://missionstl.org/resources
Description: Helps connect families to food pantries, meal programs, housing support, and counseling services across the St. Louis region.
Workforce, Education & Family Support
Better Family Life, Inc.
Website: https://www.betterfamilylife.org/
Description: A community development nonprofit offering family support, housing counseling, workforce development, GED/job readiness programs, and economic empowerment services.
Homelessness & Housing Stability
St. Patrick Center
Website: https://www.stpatrickcenter.org/get-help
Description: Provides supportive services to people experiencing homelessness or housing instability, including shelter options, case management, and referrals for housing resources.
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