St. Louis Tornado Relief
In the wake of the devastating tornado that tore through St. Louis on May 16th, 2025, The St. Louis community is rallying to provide relief, support, and hope to those most affected.
In the days since, the region has witnessed a heartwarming outpouring of generosity and solidarity—from neighbors helping neighbors to grassroots groups mobilizing resources with incredible speed.
As residents face the challenges of displacement, damage, and recovery, there are immediate and meaningful ways we can all step up to help.
Whether through volunteering, donating, or sharing vital information, each action makes a difference.
Below, you’ll find trusted resources that are organizing rapid response efforts and offering crucial services to those in need. Find your lane and plan to take action!
The People’s Response:
In the wake of last week’s devastating storms, Action St. Louis and For the Culture STL launched the People’s Response Hub to meet the urgent needs of our neighbors across St. Louis.
From the org May 30th: “As we continue to respond to the impact of the tornadoes in North St. Louis, we are extending the operations of our two Northside relief hubs through Friday, June 6.
This extension comes as we work with the City of St. Louis to establish the infrastructure needed for a medium- and long-term recovery effort that truly serves North City. In the meantime, we will continue to stand in the gap to ensure residents have access to the most fundamental things they need—supplies, support, and stability—while that transition is being built.
We will continue to need supplies, food, and toiletries, as well as volunteers. We love our city, and we will not stop working to make sure the Northside is whole. Please visit actionstl.org/tornado to sign up to volunteer or request support.”
The People’s Response Hub will continue to launch from the O’Fallon Park Rec Center at 4343 W. Florissant Ave from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. In response to the community, we will also offer lunch from 12 p.m.-1 p.m., and dinner 5 p.m.-7 p.m in O’Fallon Park daily.
To volunteer, donate, or request help: https://actionstl.org/tornado
Follow their Facebook for up to the minute needs
Tornado Resource Guide here
Missouri State ID Access Coalition
If you were affected by the tornado in St. Louis and lost your vital documents, there are resources available to you.
Visit the coalition’s website for a list of organizations providing STL area support with Missouri photo IDs and birth certificates: https://www.moidaccess.org/stl
The Hub
Our partners at The Hub are working with local partners to provide emergency aid, including food and essential supplies.
Extending Client Choice Food Pantry Hours: Extended hours to meet the additional needs of those affected. Through a partnership with Mercy Chefs, also are distributing 50 hot meals (lunch, 11:30AM and dinner, 4:30PM) each day.
Temporary Housing Assistance: Offering financial assistance to temporarily house individuals and families.
How You Can Help:
Donate to Disaster Recovery Efforts: Supply Drive Items or REBuild STL Fund
Volunteer your time or services: Register to Volunteer
Spread the Word: To ensure those impacted know help is available
Mission: STL
Mission: STL staff and volunteers are delivering food and essentials, helping with debris clean up inside and out, and helping board up damaged homes.
To get help click here or call 314-534-1188
To volunteer, complete this form.
To donate: https://www.missionstl.org/donate or visit their Amazon Wishlist
There are so many large scale responses from Find your lane and plan to take action!
United Way’s Volunteer Center
In coordination with community organizations, disaster response teams, emergency management, and the local government, United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center is working to identify where volunteers are most needed.
Linked below are the current volunteer opportunities. This list will be updated as more needs arise. Please keep in mind ongoing safety considerations as we continue determining how volunteers can best support recovery efforts in the coming days and weeks.
Additionally, you can register to be notified when new volunteer opportunities become available.
