Food/ Nutrition/ Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Help
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24-Hour help from local volunteers.
Phone: (314) 424-3900
La Leche League of Metro East Illinois
Phone: (618) 398-MOMS
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www.llli.org/resources/assistance.html
- Family Support Division
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Food Stamps/Food distribution programs.
St. Louis City: (314) 340-5000
St. Louis County: (314) 426-9600
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www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp
- Foodstamp application
- Feed My People
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Emergency food to anyone, longer term help for clients in zip codes: 66223, 66225.
171 Kingston Drive
St. Louis, MO 63125
Phone: (314) 631-4900
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 noon
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www.feed-my-people.org
- Nutrition Explorations
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Offers interesting and easy ways to learn about nutrition. Features areas for educators, kids, parents, and school service providers. Keeps kids interested in topics such as the food pyramid and nutrients, while parents can find easy, healthy recipes and read practical advice from a dietitian.
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www.nutritionexplorations.org
- Operation Food Search
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The Hunger Hotline helps find food pantries by zip code.
Main Office
6282 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone: (314) 726-5355
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www.ofsearch.org
- St Louis Area Foodbank
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A non-profit food distribution center for organizations that feed hungry people in 14 counties in eastern Missouri and 12 counties in southwestern Illinois. Also assists with temporary housing.
St. Louis Area Foodbank
70 Corporate Woods Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone: (314) 292-6262
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www.stlfoodbank.org
- Agency List by Zipcode
- WIC
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Supplementary food and nutrition education program. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the previous 6 months, infants, and children under age 5 may qualify.
Application for WIC must be made in person at a local WIC office.
For participants looking for clinics/services:
1-800-TEL-LINK or 1-800-835-5465
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www.health.mo.gov/index.php
- WIC Eligibility Requirements