As we have for nearly forty years, the Care Service stands ready to serve those in crisis in our community.
With so many of our neighbors facing additional challenges because of health concerns, income loss, and more, your support today and in the months to come is all the more critical to ensure our work to serve those in crisis and prevent homelessness and hunger continues during, and after this emergency.
How You Can Help
- Make an online donation here. Per the CARES Act for tax year 2020, donors who don’t itemize their deductions will be eligible to receive a tax deduction for up to $300 in charitable donation. Checks may be mailed to 4116 McClay Rd, St. Charles, MO 63304
- Donate food and personal care items. A shopping cart located at the front entrance of the Care Service (4116 McClay Road in St. Charles) is available for drop offs during regular office hours.
- Check out our Amazon wish list and purchase some of our most needed item.
Our needs will continue to evolve as we assess
how we can best continue to serve our community during this crisis.
Operation Hygiene Hijinks
Personal care item distribution
June 5, 2020
Distributions will be held at six locations throughout St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren Counties.
Limited quantities available The first 35 people at each location will receive a Hygiene Hijinks bag filled with personal care items.
This is a drive thru give away – no contact!!
Operation Hygiene Hijinks #1
June 5th - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
St Charles County: The Church of St. Charles (Evans Drive across from Circle Drive Park)
Lincoln County: Sacred Heart Elsberry (lower lot)
Warren County: Holy Rosary Church (near the pavilion)
Operation Hygiene Hijinks #2
June 5th - 12:30pm to 2:00pm
St Charles County: Blanchette Park and Pine
Lincoln County: St. Alphonsus Catholic Church (lot next to the Knights of Columbus Hall)
Warren County: Church of the Nazarene (Wright City)
We are in need of personal care items to help meet this need.
If you can help us meet this need:
• drop off personal care items at our St. Charles office
• purchase from our Operation Hygiene Hijinks Amazon wish list
Most needed items: deodorant for men, razors, feminine hygiene products, conditioner, ethnic hair care items.
The Care Service has always stepped up to help lead the way during times of crisis and emergency.
Care Service recent COVID-19 Response
- Adapted Food Pantry to curbside pick-up so our agency could continue to meet the nutritional needs of 125 food insecure families while following social distancing guidelines.
- Collaborated with churches, community agencies and St. Charles County schools to help feed the families of students identified by school counselors as the most vulnerable. Our agency contributed 10,000 lbs. of food, $3,900 in canned and dry goods from our inventory, and purchased $5,200 of food to contribute to the effort. We committed to provide staff and a truck to transport food from the St. Louis Area Food Bank for this program weekly while needed.
- Reached out to Lincoln and Warren County School Districts to offer support.
- Strategically placed food boxes—which will be replenished weekly—in all three counties so unsheltered homeless will have access to food when our staff are unable to see them.
- Provided free diapers and wipes to 167 low-income families, including 278 children, in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties as part of our Diaper Drive-thru Distributions this spring.
- Working in close collaboration with the Continuum of Care and the St. Charles County Health Department to locate temporary housing for the homeless during this crisis.
- Pledged $5,000 to the local hotel fund for our homeless.
- Provided $500 seed money to set up transportation program for those who may become infected and need transportation to shelter.
- Supplying a registered nurse to assist with phone check-ins with the homeless placed in shelter.
- Established food drop-off for any ill homeless who are sheltering in hotels with food that is specialized for their conditions.
- Staff is committed to providing case management, with the ultimate goal being housing, to any homeless individuals who want it.
All area agencies are bringing their resources to the table so we can provide a coordinated effort.
We will continue to update you with important information along with ways you can help us care for our most vulnerable neighbors. Please watch our website, emails, and Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
The current situation is very fluid with new information available constantly. We have plans in place to continue to meet the needs of our clients, our staff, and our community which will be adapted as necessary. We ask for your help and patience as we work hard to meet the demands of this crisis.
Resources:
State of Missouri, Department of Emergency Management
St. Charles County Health Department
Lincoln County Health Department
Warren County Health Department
If you are in need of assistance, please contact us by phone at 636-441-1302.
