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Life is challenging and ever-changing. We understand that certain events can change your financial circumstances quickly. We’re here to help, beginning with assistance in feeding your family so you can focus on other household bills and responsibilities.
We have two qualifications to receive services at Circle:
- Clients may have a total household income of up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For example, in 2024, the federal poverty level for a family of four is $31,200. Our client families of four can have a total income (including wages, social security, disability, government assistance and other resources) of no more than $62,400.
- Clients must live in west St. Louis County or parts of Jefferson County in the geographic footprint of the four school districts serving this area – Parkway, Rockwood, Kirkwood and Valley Park, reside in the 63026 or 63049 ZIP codes or have children who attend a school in one of the four listed school districts through the voluntary transfer or Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp., program.
Get Assistance Today
Step One
Call 636.861.2623 to see if you qualify for services and to make an appointment.*
We currently offer appointments slots on Monday, Tuesday and Friday between 9 am and 3 pm, on Wednesday between 9 am and 6:30 pm and Saturday between 9:00 am and 12:30 pm. Appointment slots can fill quickly.
Step Two
Come to your appointment at our location in Valley Park to talk with a Circle case manager and to choose your groceries. If you must cancel or change your appointment, please do so promptly in advance to reschedule and to remain in good standing.
Step Three
Take home a seven-to-ten day supply of fresh, frozen and non-perishable foods from our pantry. Clients can come to Circle every four weeks. As a food pantry client in good standing, you will have access to our other programs and services as well.
*For callers who don’t qualify for ongoing services, we share one-time food and referrals to other available services.
Programs & Services
Food Pantry
The food pantry is our core service. It is also the gateway to other Circle programs and services; in order to access other programs, families must first receive food from the food pantry.
Financial Assistance
Circle provides emergency financial assistance on a limited basis when funds are available. We offer financial assistance to help keep utilities on, avoid eviction and address or meet other short-term needs on an individual basis.
Scholarships
Ending the cycle of poverty is an important part of our mission. Higher education can lead to greater job opportunities and economic circumstances. In support of this, Circle offers a dual-focus scholarship program.
Children’s Programs
Children are the unintended victims of poverty. At Circle, we offer several programs that directly benefit the children of our clients.
Holiday Extras
The holidays at Circle are all about families, and – with the help of our entire community – we eagerly help our clients celebrate!
