About Our Social Stability Programs
We provide a wide array of social stability services, including emergency rental and utility assistance; senior services; self-sufficiency education; a member-choice food pantry; and a clothing closet. Our team works daily to help provide a hand-up, not a hand out to our St. Louis neighbors. Hope, not just help!
Member Choice Food Pantry & Clothing Closet
NOW OPEN! Shop for clothing and household items, while you shop for your food needs.
Our new combined Pantry and Clothing Closet space is now open! The excitement of our members, volunteers, and staff as they’ve experienced it; has been rewarding for us all.
Our food pantry provides food assistance to our neighbors in the greater St. Louis area. The pantry stocks most staples, like canned foods, bread, pastas, rice, beans, etc. Fresh produce and meat are available.
Things to know:
- Rather than provide pre-boxed food, Guardian Angel allows members to shop for food, based on dietary and religious needs.
- Hours of Operation: (by appointment only). Please click here to submit the Food Pantry Appointment Inquiry Request Form.
- Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Friday’s: Community Senior Citizens (55+ only) 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Every 2nd Saturday of the month, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
If you have an urgent food need, you can request an emergency bag without an appointment. Follow-up appointments are usually available within 24hrs.
Self-Sufficiency Education
We offer a wide variety of educational resources and workshops throughout the year to help our neighbors build stability and reach their goals, including financial literacy, healthy cooking, helpful parenting courses, and more. All upcoming classes can be found in our social service event calendar. Registration is required to attend.
Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance Program provides direct assistance to families, seniors, and individuals who are at risk for eviction, foreclosure/or utility shut-off.
Those who receive direct housing aid also participate in one-on-one self-sufficiency counseling and/or workshops. These activities cover a variety of topics including:
- financial literacy and budgeting
- accessing community resources
- negotiating payments with landlords and public utility companies
- navigating education and employment programs
Graceful Guardians
Senior Program
Guardian Angel’s Graceful Guardians Senior Program helps older adults (60+) gain the skills, resources, and connections to live independently, experience less social isolation, and improve their overall well-being. Program activities include:
- Individualized case management and resource referrals
- Food access (including food deliveries for those with transportation or mobility challenges)
- Transportation support
- Life skills workshops (financial literacy, fitness, nutrition, tenant rights, computer skills, and more)
- Social activities (bingo, field trips)
- Housing stability (rent and utility assistance)
- Thanksgiving and Christmas programs
- Connections to volunteer opportunities
- All services are provided free of charge. To enroll today, call 314-773-9027.
Holiday & Seasonal Programs
Back to School Program
During back to school time in late Summer, we partner with other community organizations to distribution school supplies, backpacks and shoes for Pre-K through 12-grade students.
Thanksgiving Meal Program
As a part of our year-round strategy for addressing hunger, we offer food to families and seniors in need of a Thanksgiving meal.
Christmas Program
In partnership with other community organizations, the Christmas program enables the distribution of food, clothing, and gifts to an families and seniors in need.
Success Stories
Every year, we serve over 4,000 individuals through our childcare and social service programs. Read their stories and learn about the new possibilities they have in life.
