Nutrition and Preventative Care

Schools Program, Lead Prevention, Health Education

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Become a Distribution Site for the Free Summer Food Program
Information on how to apply to be a volunteer distribution site for the Free Summer Food Program
Behavioral Health Resources
The resources in this section can help those who are struggling with shelter, housing, food insecurity, mental health, domestic violence or substance use.
Free Summer Food Program
The School's Out Cafe program provides free breakfast and lunch during the summer for children 18 and under at sites within the metropolitan St. Louis area
Health Promotion, Education, and Marketing
Information on Health Promotion, Education, and Marketing
Housing and Food Resources
If you need housing or food in the St. Louis area, these resources can help.
Opioid Overdose Prevention
Resources for opioid overdose prevention from the Centers for Disease Control
Participate in the Senior Nutrition Program
Meals for the elderly and disabled delivered to the home or provided at the senior centers.

Youth and Family Services
The Youth & Family Services division administers a wide range of programs through partnerships with community based organizations and institutions.

School's Out Cafe: Summer Food Service Program Application
Application to be a volunteer food service site for the Summer Food Service Program and Informational Flyer.

Free Summer Food Program Map
Map of locations participating in the St. Louis Free Summer Food Program

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Childhood lead poisoning prevention through prenatal housing inspection and remediation in St. Louis, Volume 206, Issue 3 , Pages 199.e1-199.e4, March 2012
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Healthy Eating on a Budget
How to Talk to Kids About Hunger
How to Talk to Kids About Hunger
La Leche League of Greater St. Louis
Offers practical support to mothers through monthly meetings, email, and on the phone. Information covers the practical, physical, and psychological aspects of breastfeeding.
St. Louis Area Foodbank
St. Louis Area Foodbank
St. Louis Lead Prevention Coalition
The coalition is a diverse group of individual and public and private organizations working together to reduce and eliminate lead exposure in the St. Louis metro area, especially among children.
Understanding SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Understanding SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

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