Helping Hands of St. Louis
443 Sixth Street, Toledo, OH 43605
Helping Hands of St. Louis is dedicated to providing a hot nutritious meal and a compassionate ear to all who come to us in need. Through our ministry of hospitality, we strive to honor the dignity of each person, to foster an atmosphere of courtesy and fellowship, and to provide support in times of material or spiritual need.
Helping Hands of St. Louis serves on average of 250 meals daily, Monday through Friday, over 55,000 meals annually through the generosity of local community members and businesses and through the dedication of our volunteer teams. The Soup Kitchen is only one piece of our outreach program. A choice food pantry serves nearly 7,000 individuals annually, providing over 2,000 bags of groceries, 650 hygiene kits and 650 snack packs for the homeless. Our Clothing Center serves over 9,000 shoppers in need of free gently used clothing, shoes and small household items.
Need Help?
Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Call 419-691-0613
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Helping Hands of St. Louis Services
Rev. Robert Armstrong's dream of serving the poor and disadvantaged in East Toledo began in January of 1981. Armstrong’s dream was realized when he, St. Louis parishioners, and a handful of willing volunteers opened their doors and their hearts to those in need. Beginnings were meager. The guests were served soup, bread, drink, and maybe a treat once in a while. From our humble beginnings, this St. Louis parish ministry has grown into a multi-service, social service center.
We welcome everyone who comes to our doors for a warm meal. We never ask questions of eligibility, religious affiliation or residency. We want to provide a refuge for those who have no place to go, who are hungry and looking for someone with whom to talk. We try to stress the importance of the person and the need for human dignity and respect.
Learn How Helping Hands Changes Lives:
The Annual Helping Hands of St. Louis Winter Coat Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 24. Donations of warm coats, hats, gloves and gently used winter boots for children and men sizes 10 and up, are especially needed. To arrange for a donation drive or to volunteer, please call Helping Hands of St. Louis, at 419.691.0613.
Thank you for all your support! Our 13th Annual Helping Hands of St. Louis Shoe Fest held the last Saturday of July 25 was a success because of you! Each year this event helps each child start their school year off on the right foot!
Mark your calendars for a DOUBLE MATCH DAY Saturday, June 20. Meijer will double match all $10 donations, making each gift a $30 value. All proceeds support Helping Hands of St. Louis hot meal and pantry programs that provide food to over 1,000 people each week. Oregon Meijer's Holiday Simply Give! Campaign runs through Sat., June 27, 2026.
Helping Hands of St. Louis, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Toledo, is located at 443 Sixth St., Toledo, Ohio, serving low-income and homeless families and individuals. The Outreach Center includes a Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry and Clothing Center. Additional services include providing hygiene packs to families and hot showers and hygiene and meal kits to the homeless. Click on the link to learn how you can assemble them as a family, school or church project. We're passing out 10 - 15 a day! That's 250 - 375 a month, so your donations are needed and welcomed!
