Salvation Army St. Louis - Temple

Who Can Visit?

The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple serves people in South City St. Louis and the surrounding community. Their mission is to help all people without discrimination, regardless of religion, political party, or other background. Anyone who needs food can come to the food pantry.

Good to Know

At least one community member visits once a month to pick up food, which is a common rhythm for Salvation Army pantries. Volunteers and staff are known for being friendly and welcoming to everyone who walks in.

Additional Support

Beyond food, the Temple Corps connects visitors with a social worker who can help with a wide range of needs. Volunteers help people access the food pantry and get assistance from the social worker. The location also offers an after-school program for youth, emergency disaster services, and referrals to other resources. The Salvation Army also provides affordable housing support, emergency shelter, utility and rental assistance, veterans services, mental health resources, and older adult ministries as part of their broader work in the community.

Facilities

The Temple Corps has a thrift store on-site where donated goods are sorted and made available. Visitors can donate clothing, furniture, and household items here as well.

Ways to Give

The Salvation Army St. Louis Temple welcomes donations of money, goods, and vehicles. You can donate money online at donate.stlsalvationarmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY. To donate clothing, furniture, or household items, you can drop them off at the thrift store or arrange a pickup through satruck.org. You can also donate a vehicle, transfer airline miles, or give through planned giving, bonds, stocks, or IRA rollover. The Salvation Army reports that 88 cents of every dollar goes directly to programs. For questions, call (314) 771-3460 or reach Envoy Rosetta Hodges at Rosetta.Hodges@usc.salvationarmy.org.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are always welcome at the Temple Corps. Ongoing opportunities include working with youth in the after-school program, sorting donations in the food pantry, sorting donations in the thrift store, and training as an emergency disaster services volunteer. You can start your volunteer application online at app.betterimpact.com. For questions, call the office at (314) 771-3460. During the holiday season, volunteers can also ring bells at the iconic red kettles from early November through Christmas Eve.