Winter Patrol partners with area street ministry groups to serve the homeless living on the streets of downtown St. Louis with food, clothing and supplies. We have prayed with them, heard their stories and been indelibly struck by the suffering in our midst. 

Several of the street ministries we partner with have requested "Hygiene Kits" to distribute. If you have a little extra time on your hands, consider putting together some items that would be useful to someone who is un-homed. Personal-sized hygiene items, nonperishable food, gloves, or notes of encouragement could be included. Put an assortment of items in 1-gallon Ziploc bags and drop them in the Winter Patrol bin, (outside the Sunday School entrance doors) and we will make them available to groups who come to pick up supplies.

St. John's UMC continues to strive to ease hardship on the homeless! With your help, we will continue to reflect God's love in a very meaningful way!

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Below is a current list of needed items which may be donated in the Helping Hallway inside the church OR placed in the large bin outside the east doors.

Priority Items Needed:

  • Gloves

  • Hot Hands hand warmers

  • Blankets/sleeping bags

  • Large, heavy men’s coats

  • Camping size propane canisters

  • Bottled water

Standing Items Needed:

  • Medium or Larger Size Winter Coats

  • Medium or Larger Size Hoodies, and Sweat Pants (men’s & women’s)

  • Thick Socks

  • Batteries of all Sizes and Flashlights

  • Bottled Water and/or Juice

  • Underwear and Thermal Underwear (men’s & women’s - NEW)

  • Shoes/Boots

  • Warm Hats and Scarves

  • Toilet Paper/Toiletries

  • Thick, wide Candles and lighters/matches

  • Pants (men’s & women’s)

  • Fruit Cups/Breakfast Bars/Snacks