October 2023 Newsletter – Late Edition – Loaves and Fishes of St. Louis

~ THANK YOU ~

We are incredibly grateful for you, our amazing sponsors, guests, and supporters who joined us for our annual Hairy Scary Trivia Night – Thank you – you raised over $24,000 and over 1000 lbs of canned goods!
The annual Trivia Night secures funds for the four Loaves and Fishes for St. Louis Programs: Interim Housing, Food Pantry, Prevention Services, and Outreach. Because of the fantastic support, we will continue our mission to serve those in a housing crisis in the St. Louis County community.

We are very fortunate for you all; Thank You!
We want to thank our amazing sponsors who helped make the event successful:
The Nanos Family
i3 Broadband
GFI Digital
The Verity Family
Maryland Heights Firefighters Community Outreach
The Dippel Family

Check out the event photos with the button below

Trivia Night Photos

It’s that time of the year again, and we are excited to start collecting for our annual Thanksgiving Distribution. We are grateful for all our donors who have made it possible to keep this wonderful tradition alive!

If you would like to donate, please feel free to drop off all donated items at our Resource Center located at:

2055 Concourse Drive in St. Louis, MO 63146.

Please make sure to drop off your donations by Friday, November 17, 2023, so that we can distribute them on time. Thank you for your generosity, and we hope to see you soon!

Printable Thanksgiving Menu

Spotlight on Success!

** Out of respect for the family’s privacy, they requested that their picture not be included with their story. Instead, we have a cute picture of a shelter client for your viewing pleasure!

Working Family and Homeless
Not too long ago, my daughter and I found ourselves without a home to go to. We had no family or friends to turn to for help, and we were running out of options. After calling the 211 Regional Housing hotline, we were accepted into Loaves and Fishes, which provided us with a safe place to stay. While living there, I maintained employment at a Large Local Grocery Store, and my daughter returned to her Middle School. After hard work and prioritizing our needs, I was notified that I received a housing referral voucher, which was a massive relief. However, one of the obstacles I faced was an outstanding electric bill that I needed help to pay. Thankfully, the Loaves and Fishes’ Prevention Services Program paid $1000 towards my outstanding electric bill, which allowed me to turn on the electricity at my new place. I was able to move out successfully into my own home, where my teenage daughter finally has her own bedroom. I still receive Food Pantry and other services from Laoves and Fishes, and I am so grateful for their help. Venus and Family* *Names changed to protect identity.

Working Family and Homeless

Not too long ago, my daughter and I found ourselves without a home to go to. We had no family or friends to turn to for help, and we were running out of options. After calling the 211 Regional Housing hotline, we were accepted into Loaves and Fishes, which provided us with a safe place to stay.

While living there, I maintained employment at a Large Local Grocery Store, and my daughter returned to her Middle School. After hard work and prioritizing our needs, I was notified that I received a housing referral voucher, which was a massive relief. However, one of the obstacles I faced was an outstanding electric bill that I needed help to pay. Thankfully, the Loaves and Fishes’ Prevention Services Program paid $1000 towards my outstanding electric bill, which allowed me to turn on the electricity at my new place. I was able to move out successfully into my own home, where my teenage daughter finally has her own bedroom. I still receive Food Pantry and other services from Laoves and Fishes, and I am so grateful for their help.

Venus and Family*

*Names changed to protect identity.

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