Food Pantry

1. I am having trouble finding the food pantry. How can I find it?

Our address is 1814 Boone’s Lick (rear) in St. Charles, MO. You should exit Interstate 70 north onto Highway 94 (First Capitol). Turn right at the first street which is Boone’s Lick Road. Drive around the roundabout and come out onto Boone’s Lick. Turn left into the first driveway and drive around to the rear. We are directly behind the Burger King Restaurant. Our phone number is 636.723.0037.  Since we are entirely staffed by volunteers, there are times when no one is available to answer the phone.  You will hear recorded information and you can leave a message. (click here for location map)

2. Who can come to the pantry?

Any resident of St. Charles County in need of food assistance may come once each calendar month during our scheduled openings. You will receive a small OASIS food order plus USDA food if you qualify according to Government guidelines.

Food Pantry hours are Tuesday evening 7-8:30pm, Thursday morning 10-11:30am, Thursday evening 7-8:30pm, and Saturday morning 10-11:30am.

3. How do I receive a permanent client number?

You will be asked to provide proof of residency in St. Charles County. This can be a recent utility bill showing your name and address or other official paperwork with your name and address.

4. How often can I come for food?

You may come once each calendar month. This means once in January, once in February, once in March, etc.  It does not need to be the same time of the month.

5. How much and what food will I receive after I bring a referral?

The amount of food will depend on your family size and whether you are eligible to receive USDA food. Larger families receive a greater amount of food.  Most of the food you receive will be non-perishable canned or boxed items and some frozen items. You will also receive several basic hygiene items such as toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.  We anticipate the non-perishable and frozen items will last from 7 to 10 days.

6. Will I always receive the same items?

Normally you will receive the same items except for occasional fresh produce and a few special items that are donated which we normally do not stock.  We stock a specific list of food items and attempt to give the same quantity each time. This allows you to know what groceries you will receive so you can plan accordingly.  The USDA items vary from month to month.

7. How much food will I receive?

We do not attempt to be the only source of food for anyone. Many clients that come to us for help are working but cannot afford enough food for the entire month without some assistance. Some receive food stamps and some visit other pantries.  Please contact the United Way by dialing 211 for more resources.

8. Do you provide help with utility bills and rent payments?

We do not provide help with rent or other payments.  Please refer to the Community Council Resource Guide for other sources of assistance.   We do have a thrift shop where clothing and small household items can be purchased at very low prices.  Proceeds from the thrift shop fund overall operations and purchase food for the pantry.  For other types of assistance, please contact the United Way by dialing 211.

9. Who runs the food pantry?

The pantry and thrift store are run by dedicated volunteers who have the desire to provide a better life to St. Charles County residents.  Many of them serve only once a month at a client opening.  There is a Board of Directors that oversee and assist with the O.A.S.I.S. mission.  Our Executive Director, also a volunteer, runs the day to day operation assisted by numerous volunteers.  There are no paid personnel at O.A.S.I.S.