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Help for Residents
Shelters, food, language support, counseling, requests, and more resources for individuals and households related to the 2025 tornado recovery effort
Shelters, Showers, and Drop-in Centers
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- Charging Stations
- Cooling Centers
- DS Drop-In Sites
- Overnight Shelters
- Portable Restrooms
- Shower Sites
- Transportation Pickup Sites
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Address:
1410 S. Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone:
(314) 589-6142
Other Contacts:
Call 1-800-Red-Cross for questions and assistance about the overnight shelter.
Support types: Transportation Pickup Site
Address:
5200 Cates Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
1315 Ann Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63104
Phone:
(314) 772-9002
Website:
https://www.americorps-stl.org/
Availbility Info:
Sun - Sat 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Call first to verify shelter is open.
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
8448 Church Road, Saint Louis, MO 63147
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
1701 South Jefferson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
1212 North 13th Street, St. Louis, MO 63106
Phone:
(314) 612-1675
Availbility Info:
Drop-In Hours: Sun-Sat - 8:00am to 4:30pm
Homeless Men Overnight Shelter Hours: Sun-Sat - 9:00pm to 6:00pm
Support types: Drop-In Site Shower Site
Address:
4001 Cottage Avenue, St Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 405-0253
Website:
Bridge of Hope Ministries Website
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
4401 Hampton Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63109
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
6800 Michigan Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63111
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Cooling Center Charging Station Shower Site
Address:
930 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111
Phone:
(314) 768-9622
Availbility Info:
Mon - Fri: 5AM - 10PM
Sat - Sun: 7AM - 6PM
(5/26/25 Monday Holiday Hours: 7AM - 11AM)
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
3309 South Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Availbility Info:
Support types: Drop-In Site
Address:
12079 Bellefontaine Road, Spanish Lake, MO 63138
Phone:
(314) 615-0221
Website:
Center for Youth on the Rise Website
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
356 N. Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63130
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
1210 Locust Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Phone:
(314) 255-1641
Availbility Info:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Address:
4001 Maffitt Ave, St Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 614-9843
Website:
City Hope Facebook Page
Support types: Cooling Center Senior Center
Address:
4705 Ridgewood, Saint Louis, MO 63116
Phone:
(314) 352-0141
Availbility Info:
Cooling center hours: Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 2:30pm
Senior services: Home delivered meals, congregate meals, and transportation are available.
Support types: Warming Center Drop-In Site Shower Site
Address:
2727 North Kingshighway Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 533-2241
Website:
Convenant House Website
Availbility Info:
Mon-Fri - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
907 Dock Street, St. Louis, MO 63147
Phone:
(314) 652-6100
Availbility Info:
Mon-Sun - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
4234 North Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63107
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Address:
1101 N Jefferson Ave, St Louis, MO 63106
Phone:
(314) 535-1919
Website:
Doorways Housing Website
Support types: Drop-In Site
Address:
7520 Natural Bridge Road, Normandy, MO 63121
Phone:
(314) 222-4877
Website:
Epworth's Youth Drop-in Center/Street Outreach Site
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Senior Center
Address:
2832 Arsenal St, Saint Louis, MO 63118
Phone:
(314) 664-1008
Website:
Five Star Senior Center
Availbility Info:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 3:00pm
Senior services: Home delivered meals, congregate meals, and transportation are available.
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Address:
6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133
Phone:
1-800-Red-Cross
Other Contacts:
Call 1-800-Red-Cross for questions and assistance about the overnight Shelter.
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
2260 South Vandeventer Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone:
(314) 771-5450
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
6424 Scanlan Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
6548 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Cooling Center Charging Station Shower Site
Address:
1900 Urban Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144
Phone:
(314) 962-9450
Website:
Mid-County Family YMCA Facebook Page
Availbility Info:
Mon - Thurs: 5:15AM - 9PM
Sat: 7AM - 4PM
Sun: 8AM - 4PM
(5/26/25 Monday Holiday Hours: 7AM - 11AM)
Support types: Cooling Center Senior Center
Address:
4030 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Phone:
(314) 645-7800
Availbility Info:
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm
Services: Congregate meals and transportation are available.
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Senior Center
Address:
4120 Maffitt Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 531-4161
Availbility Info:
Mon-Fri - 8:30am to 5:00pm
Home delivered meals, congregate meals, and transportation are available.
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center
Address:
4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115
Website:
The People's Response Hub
Availbility Info:
10:00am - 3:00pm daily
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
3451 Union Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110
Phone:
(314) 934-2520
Website:
Oak Street Health North City
Availbility Info:
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Address:
2612 Wyoming St, St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone:
1-800-Red-Cross
Other Contacts:
Call 1-800-Red-Cross for questions and assistance regarding the overnight shelter.
Support types: Overnight Shelter
Address:
829 N Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO 63130
Phone:
1-800-Red-Cross
Other Contacts:
Call 1-800-Red-Cross for questions and assistance regarding the overnight shelter.
Support types: Drop-In Site
Address:
2912 Chippewa Street, St Louis, MO 63118
Phone:
(314) 370-7180
Website:
Restoration House Website
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center
Address:
2618 N. Euclid, Saint Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 376-5121
Availbility Info:
Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fri - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
225 North Euclid Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Drop-In Site
Address:
907 Dock Street, St Louis, MO 63147
Phone:
(314) 652-6100
Website:
St. Louis Empowerment Center Website
Support types: Charging Station
Address:
4014 Union Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63115
Website:
Charging Station Post
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
1301 Olive Street, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Support types: Cooling Center
Availbility Info:
Cooling: Mon-Fri - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
220 South Jefferson, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Phone:
(314) 877-1176
Availbility Info:
Cooling: Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Support types: Cooling Center
Address:
4206 West Kennerly Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 652-5131
Availbility Info:
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8am - 1 pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm
Support types: Drop-In Site Shower Site
Support types: Transportation Pickup Site
Support types: Warming Center Transportation Pickup Site
Availbility Info:
Metro Transit will pick up residents in The Ville at the Save A Lot on Natural Bridge. First pickup scheduled for 8PM.
Buses will transport to 12th and Park Rec Center where people can shower, rest, get support.
Buses will bring riders back the next morning.
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center
Availbility Info:
10:00am - 5:00pm daily
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center
Address:
1408 N. Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63113
Phone:
(314) 743-3748
Support types: Warming Center Cooling Center Drop-In Site
Address:
5760 West Florissant Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63120
Phone:
(314) 241-2288
Website:
Refer to library site for hours
Overnight Shelters
3 overnight shelters are open with capacity.
- The Recreational Center (12th and Park Recreation Center): 1410 S. Tucker Blvd, MO 63104
- Friendly Temple Outreach Center: 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO 63133
- Peter & Paul Community Services (new as of 5/24): Garfield Building, 2612 Wyoming Street, St. Louis, MO 63118
- Refresh Community Church: 829 N Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO 63130
Find rides to and from shelters.
Call 1-800-Red-Cross for questions and assistance.
Daytime Drop-In Support
If you need a place to rest, recharge or cool down, St. Louis Public Libraries are here for you. Whether you’re looking for access to resources or simply a break from the elements, the doors to 13 of our locations are open during operating hours.
Our Cabanne and Julia Davis locations remain closed while damage is being assessed and clean up is underway.
Showers and Charging
Several YMCA facilities in the region are offering free showers and outlets to charge your phones. Non-Members are welcome; government issued ID is required to access the facility.
- South City Family YMCA
- 3150 Sublette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
- 314-644-3100
- Carondelet Park Rec Complex
- 930 Holly Hills Ave, St. Louis, MO 63111
- 314-768-9622
- Mid-County Family YMCA
- 1900 Urban Dr, Brentwood, MO 63144
- 314-962-9450
The SLMPD has deployed a mobile phone charging station to the North Patrol Division, located at 4014 Union Blvd.
More Resources
Drop-In Centers
Drop-in centers in the City of St. Louis that provide daytime walk-in services to people struggling with mental illness, addiction, housing and other issues.
Housing Help
Resources for people in St. Louis who need assistance with temporary or transitional housing, or who need financial help with housing or utility bills.
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Disaster Assistance Intake Form
Submit the United Way disaster intake form to request assistance with general unmet needs (food, water, financial assistance, transportation, etc.) in addition to home damage. This intake form is for individuals and households only; businesses should continue utilizing the SLDC assessment form.
View more information from the United Way, including information flyers in multiple languages, food resources, legal help, senior assistance, and more.
Cleanup Assistance
Debris and Cleanup Help
If you need help cleaning up damage from the May 2025 Missouri Tornado, call (314) 230-8070 to ask for help. Crisiscleanup.org will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and faith communities who may be able to assist with:
- Tree Removal
- Muck out
- Tarping
- Debris Cleanup
All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. This hotline will remain open through Friday, May 30, 2025.
Individual/Household Assistance
Non-English Language Support
- Gilberto Pinela, Director of the Office of New Americans will be on-call for special assistance requests for language support. Contact Gilberto Pinela at pinelag@stlouis-mo.
gov. - View multilingual information flyers from the United Way (pdf).
- Spanish flyer for crisiscleanup.org.
Emergency Resources
211 Help Hotline
Contact the United Way 211 Service for Health and Human Services support (e.g., shelters, food, showers, etc.):
- Visit 211helps.org
- Call 211
- English only until Monday
Crisis Counseling
Crisis counseling is available through the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH):
- Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
- En español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona "2."
- For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
More Emergency Resources
- Community Action Agency of St. Louis
314-863-0015 - American Red Cross Red Cross Greater St. Louis Chapter
1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) - Salvation Army - Emergency Disaster Services
314-535-0057 - Behavioral Health Response
988 or 314-469-6644 - Heat Up/Cool Down STL - Utility Assistance
- Severe weather resources from MU Extension
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
Transportation
Rides to/from Shelters
The Red Cross, Bi-State Metro, and the City of St. Louis are partnering with community leaders to provide residents in the tornado impact zone who are housing insecure with daily transportation to St. Louis Red Cross shelter facilities. This service will continue until further notice.
In the evening, pickup time each night is 8:00 p.m. from designated community locations to designated shelters.
In the morning, pickup time is 9:00 a.m. from designated shelters, which will then take residents back to the designated community pickup location they arrived from.
Community Pick-up Locations
- Ville Location:
- Academy Sherman Park Location:
Metro St. Louis
- View current rider alerts about MetroLink, MetroBusses, elevators, and more.
Transportation Requests
Medication and Prescriptions
- The American Red Cross can help to replace lost prescription medications, prescription glasses, etc. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS for further assistance.
- As of 5/22/2025, there is an emergency waiver issued by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy to assist those in need of critical prescription medications following the tornadoes on May 16.
Food
Call the United Way's 211 hotline for the latest local information.
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- SNAP Replacement Benefits: To report a loss and begin the process of receiving replacement benefits, you must complete and submit an Online Replacement Request within 10 days of the event. You may also print the Replacement Request Form and submit it by fax (573) 526-9400 or mail to: Family Support Division, P.O. Box 2700, Jefferson City, MO 65102.
- What to do if your EBT Card is lost, stolen or damaged:
If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, please call 800-997-7777 to cancel your card or contact the FSD Information Center toll free at 855-FSD-INFO (855-373-4636). A replacement will be mailed to you upon reporting that your card has been lost, stolen or damaged.
Learn more about the SNAP program.
Food Banks
Storage
St. Louis UHaul storage locations are offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box container usage to people effected by the tornado.
Please note that delivery and pickup of containers is not free.
Call 314--766-4013 or visit https://tinyurl.com/Uhaul-tornado-recovery for details.
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