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Community Assistance

Apply for SNAP (food stamp) dollars and Medicaid or Renew/Recertify your application. St. Louis Area Foodbank Community Resource Coordinators can answer your questions or help you apply. We assist both Illinois and Missouri residents with the process.

The St. Louis Area Foodbank is committed to ensuring access to the foods and resources our neighbors need to thrive. Through our network of partners and programs across 26 counties in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois, we are working to revolutionize the hunger relief system.

TruConnect offers wireless services that include 3G and 4G smartphones and mobile hotspots, and prepaid wireless talk, text, and data plans. Their service is aimed at those who need affordable and reliable devices and internet on-the-go .

United Way 2-1-1 is your 24/7 connection to agencies and resources near you. Serving United Way of Greater St. Louis’ service area and the entire state of Missouri, United Way 2-1-1 connects people to services that help them live their best possible lives – from basic needs to child care to disaster relief to counseling.