Community Care Liaison
The LifeWise StL Community Care Liaison supports adult individuals and families when they initially connect with LifeWise StL. The Community Care Liaison can help address immediate basic needs, and appropriately refer individuals to internal and external programs.
If you are in crisis or just need some support, the Community Care Liaison can help you connect to local resources, connect to programs and services at LifeWise StL, understand eligibility for social services, apply for Food Stamps or Medicaid, and more.
City Harvest Market & Bodega Thrift Store
LifeWise StL is committed to ensuring everyone in our community has access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food, as well as essential daily items. Our City Harvest Market and Bodega are designed to offer a dignified and quality shopping experience, standing out from traditional food pantries and resource centers.
Shopping Policy:
- LifeWise StL Participants: Can shop once a week in both the Market and the Bodega.
- Community Members (Non-Participants): Can shop once a week in both the Market and the Bodega during the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month.
City Harvest Market Hours:
- Wednesdays: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursdays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Bodega Thrift Store Hours:
- Thursdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Eligibility for LifeWise StL Participants:
- Participation in LifeWise StL programs within the last 1.5 years, or 5 years for Senior Programming.
- Programs include: Early Childhood Center, Young Scholars After School, LifeWise Academy, Freedom School Summer Program, Wellness Programs, Economic Wellness Programs, Senior Programming, and Family and Community Council.
Special Notes:
- Only one adult shopper per spot.
- No children allowed at this time.
- Do not enter if you are feeling unwell or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
Instructions for Shopping:
- Scan the QR code below with your smartphone to get in the virtual line.
- No waiting in the lobby; please wait in your car or outside until you receive a text/page that it is your turn to shop.
- Click “Join waitlist.”*
- Enter your name and phone, and click confirm.
*You will not be able to join the waitlist, if the market is not open.
No smartphone? Register in the lobby to receive a pager.
The Family Center
The Family Center provides a safe, educational environment for children while their parents are participating in LifeWise StL programs, classes or workshops. The Family Center allows LifeWise StL to provide childcare during all adult programs.
Due to limited availability, childcare spots during adult education classes must be reserved in advance. Annual registration is required for children to be accepted into care. The class coordinator will provide the registration link. Please note that the parent or legal guardian of any child in care must remain on the premises.
