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Kirk Care
NonprofitContact Kirk Care for referrals to senior meal programs, recovery supports, and utility help that connect you to local food resources; Call for intake
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+1-314-965-0406
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Call Kirk Care first for Kirkwood-area food pantry help and possible emergency assistance.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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Operation Food Search - Find Food
NonprofitSearch 150+ local pantries and meal sites across the region, filter by Kirkwood and St. Louis County to find nearby food distributions; See hours & eligibility
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+1-314-726-5355
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St. Louis Area Foodbank - Find Food
NonprofitFind neighborhood food pantries and distribution events plus SNAP/EBT help and child meal sites across St. Louis County; See hours & eligibility
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+1-314-292-6262
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Legal Services of Eastern Missouri - Get Help
NonprofitFree civil legal help for SNAP appeals, benefits access, and domestic violence housing issues; get assistance applying or appealing benefits; Apply online
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+1-800-444-0514
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Missouri Department of Social Services - Family Support Division
Federal Government ProgramUse myDSS to apply for SNAP, cash assistance, and child care aid in Missouri; create an account to submit applications and check benefit status; Apply online
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+1-800-392-3738
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BJC Behavioral Health - Community Support Services
NonprofitAccess BJC Behavioral Health community support for mental health or addiction services and get help connecting to SNAP enrollment and local food resources; C...
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+1-314-747-7491
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Metro Transit - Reduced Fare Program
Local Government ProgramApply for Metro reduced-fare transit to reach grocery stores, pantries, clinics, and essential services in St. Louis County; See eligibility & apply online
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+1-202-211-2108
Recommended next steps
- Call Kirk Care first for Kirkwood-area food pantry help and possible emergency assistance.
- Use Operation Food Search or St. Louis Area Foodbank tools to find nearby pantry hours before going.
- Apply or renew SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and childcare help through myDSS; ask for Family Support Division help if stuck.
- Contact Legal Services of Eastern Missouri for benefits denials, housing, consumer, and family-law screening.
- Visit SLATE/Missouri Job Center for job search, resumes, training referrals, and unemployment-related workforce help.
- If age 60 or older, call St. Louis County CORP about transportation, meals, chores, and benefits support.
- Call the county health center before visiting to confirm clinic eligibility, documents, fees, and appointment availability.
- Ask Metro about reduced fare eligibility if you are a senior, have a disability, or receive Medicare.
- For behavioral health or case management needs, contact BJC Behavioral Health and ask about community support services.
- Bring photo ID, proof of address in St. Louis County, income documents, benefit letters, and medication lists to appointments.
Need categories
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Food Assistance
- Food Security
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Healthcare
- Primary Care Access