Give back to the city you're joining
Whether you want to volunteer a few hours or make a donation that stays local, here's where to start in St. Louis.
Give back this holiday season: toy drives, food drives and volunteer needs, all in one place.
Ways to help year-round
A starter list of local nonprofits that always need a hand. Know one that belongs here? Tell us.
CASA of St. Louis
Court Appointed Special Advocates train everyday volunteers to speak up in court for children navigating the foster care system.
How to help: Adult volunteers willing to commit to a child's case for the long haul.
St. Louis Area Foodbank
Distributes food to hundreds of pantries, shelters and meal programs across the region.
How to help: Food and fund donations, plus volunteers to sort and pack.
Stray Rescue of St. Louis
Rescues stray, abused and abandoned animals and finds them homes.
How to help: Foster homes, donations, and shelter volunteers.
United Way of Greater St. Louis
Connects volunteers and donations with the local nonprofits that need them most.
How to help: Volunteer hours and donations, matched to current community needs.
Operation Food Search
Fights childhood hunger through food distribution and nutrition programs.
How to help: Volunteers to pack meals and sort food, plus donations.
Details change, especially around the holidays. Check each organization's own site before you give.
New to St. Louis and want to put down roots?
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