The following resources are available to the community.
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.
Call 314-329-7147 to schedule an appointment.
City Harvest Market
Our Market provides a level of access to fresh and healthy foods that would otherwise be too expensive for purchase. There are many community options for free canned goods, but this model is unique in its provision of fresh and frozen alternatives. Not a traditional food pantry, our market provides a dignified, quality shopping experience.
Hours:
Wednesdays: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thursdays: 10:00am – 12:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Beginning June 1, 2023, LifeWise Participants can shop every week, ONCE a week in the Bodega and ONCE a week in the Market. Community members, who are not actively engaged in programming, can shop ONCE a week in the Bodega and ONCE a week in the Market only on the 1st full week and 3rd week of the month.
Participants are considered active if they or their children are in enrolled or participated the past 18 months in LifeWise StL:
- Early Childhood Center
- Young Scholars After School
- LifeWise Academy
- Freedom School Summer program
- Emotional and Physical Wellness
- Youth and Adult Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Health and Wellness (exercise and nutrition)
- Economic Wellness
- Individual Coaching, Matched Savings Programs, Lending Circles
- Senior Programming (participated in the past 5 years)
- Senior Companions, Senior Resiliency Fund
- Senior Companions, Senior Resiliency Fund
- Family and Community Council
Community members who are not part of any of LifeWise programs and only access supportive services such as Bodega, Food Market, Senior Commodity Boxes can continue to shop on 1st and 3rd weeks. Community members are welcome to join any programs as they are eligible and enrollment is open.
How it works:
- 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.
- Use your smartphone to get in line at https://app.waitwhile.com/lists/lifewisestl/join or scan the QR code below.
- 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.
Please note:
- Only one adult shopper per spot.
- No children at this time.
- Do not enter if you feel sick or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
The Bodega
The Bodega provides convenient access to affordable, high-quality essentials that support families in redirecting money and resources towards other financial planning and goals. Some of the items that are sold in the Bodega include: new and gently used clothing, new underwear and socks, baby supplies, personal care and household items.
Hours:
Thursdays: 10:00am – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Beginning June 1, 2023, LifeWise Participants can shop every week, ONCE a week in the Bodega and ONCE a week in the Market. Community members, who are not actively engaged in programming, can shop ONCE a week in the Bodega and ONCE a week in the Market only on the 1st full week and 3rd week of the month.
Participants are considered active if they or their children are in enrolled or participated the past 18 months in LifeWise StL:
- Early Childhood Center
- Young Scholars After School
- LifeWise Academy
- Freedom School Summer program
- Emotional and Physical Wellness
- Youth and Adult Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Health and Wellness (exercise and nutrition)
- Economic Wellness
- Individual Coaching, Matched Savings Programs, Lending Circles
- Senior Programming (participated in the past 5 years)
- Senior Companions, Senior Resiliency Fund
- Senior Companions, Senior Resiliency Fund
- Family and Community Council
Community members who are not part of any of LifeWise programs and only access supportive services such as Bodega, Food Market, Senior Commodity Boxes can continue to shop on 1st and 3rd weeks. Community members are welcome to join any programs as they are eligible and enrollment is open.
New Procedure:
- No waiting in the lobby, wait in your car or outside until you receive a text/page that it is your turn to shop.
- Use your smartphone to get in line at https://app.waitwhile.com/lists/lifewisestl/join or scan the QR code below.
- Click “Join waitlist.”*
- Enter your name and phone, and click confirm.
*You will not be able to join the waitlist if the Bodega is not open.
No smartphone? Register in the lobby to receive a pager.
Please note:
- Two shopping spots will be allowed in the Bodega at the same time.
- Only one adult shopper per spot.
- No children at this time.
- Do not enter if you feel sick or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days.
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.
Spots are limited and must be reserved prior to each adult education class.
