The Care Service at Sts. Joachim & Ann

06/20/2026

Save the date! Next Friday marks the last day of our Pack the Pool food collection. There will be a convenient drive-thru drop-off at The Care Service on the 26th. Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck will also be at The Care Service from 9–11 AM!

Details: https://www.jacares.org/event/pack-the-pool/

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

We had such a great time showing Bloom with Becki - Life + Style around our St Charles pantry.

06/17/2026

On June 13th, Parishioners of Sts Joachim & Ann joined The Care Service for a "Light for Our Neighbors" Service Day initiative in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of St. Louis! One of the homes these volunteers worked on was even purchased with funding we received from The Annual Catholic Appeal.

We are extremely grateful to all our volunteers who came and helped!

06/14/2026

Pack the Pool Food Collection starts next Monday! This summer food collection helps ensure that children have enough to eat when school is out and free breakfast and lunch are not available.

Over the next two weeks, from Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 26, The Care Service will be collecting child-friendly food not only at our St. Charles pantry, but also at locations of our community partners. Visit the link below for a list of locations and the most-needed food items.

On June 26, there will be a convenient drive-thru drop-off at The Care Service. Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck will also be at The Care Service from 9–11 AM!
Thank you for making a difference in our community!

More details: https://www.jacares.org/event/pack-the-pool/

06/09/2026

Summer means pool days and vacation fun for many, but for some families, it’s a season of uncertainty. When school is out, free breakfasts and lunches disappear too.

That’s why The Care Service is bringing back Pack the Pool, our annual summer food drive to fight hunger in our community.

Download the list of most-needed items at: https://www.jacares.org/event/pack-the-pool/

06/08/2026

It’s been five years since The Care Service opened its Elsberry Food Pantry, offering a solution for families living in a food desert. Last year, 210 families benefited from the small but mighty Elsberry pantry! ❤

05/23/2026

Did you know that 20% of the male homeless population are veterans? While substantial progress has been made in reducing veteran homelessness over the past two decades, many veterans continue to face barriers related to housing and reintegration into civilian life.

In addition to the broader causes of homelessness affecting many Americans, some veterans face service-related challenges that increase their vulnerability – for example, 51% of homeless veterans have disabilities.

For many veterans, stable housing is the foundation needed to address healthcare, employment, recovery, and long-term stability. The Care Service Street Outreach team has had the privilege of walking alongside veterans experiencing homelessness in our community and working to get them housed. We are grateful for their service and are honored to play a small part in building the community support system for them.

Learn more about veteran homelessness: https://nchv.org/veteran-homelessness/

05/22/2026

45 years ago, Father Leibrecht and five volunteers came together with $500 and a shared goal: to serve those in crisis. What began as a small volunteer-run organization has grown into a team of 30+ employees, an even larger volunteer team, three food pantries, and 18 affordable and transitional homes.

In 1991, The first permanent Food Pantry and offices were created.
In 2007, we hired our first professional social worker.
In 2017, we launched the Street Outreach program.
In 2021, we opened the Elsberry Food Pantry and launched the Making Room Housing Campaign.
In 2022, we introduced the Mobile Food Pantry.

Each step came from asking a simple question: what more can we do?

Nothing answers this question better than Case Management. It goes beyond one-time support—paying a security deposit, stocking a fridge—to helping people build the skills they need to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

We have received so much support along the way, more than we could ever list. We are so grateful for every act of generosity and compassion that has carried us forward in the past 45 years.

05/20/2026

Share your pics of our food collection barrel at City of Weldon Spring, Missouri summer music event featuring The Bright Side.

We love the idea of a fun evening that also helps feed families in our community. Check out our wish list at https://www.jacares.org/wp-content/uploads/Food-Pantry-Wish-List-Dec-2025.pdf.

And for a yummy dessert, check out our friends at the Beverly Ann's of S St. Charles County food truck. They’re great partners with us as well!

Join us tomorrow at 6 PM for Live Music by The Bright Side . During the concert, we will be collecting donations for The Care Service at Sts. Joachim & Ann Food Pantry. A donation bin will be set up near the Red Barn, as shown in the picture, and we appreciate any donations made during the event.

Concession food will be available while supplies last, and Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck will also be on site. You are welcome to bring your own food or pack a picnic; however, please avoid bringing glass containers.

Location: 5401 Independence Road, Weldon Spring, MO 63304

The Bright Side