RESOURCE CENTER

CALL TODAY: (636) 272.8619

Serving Others with the Love of Jesus!

Morning Star Church Resource Center (MSCRC) is a Christ-centered organization that wants to serve others with the love of Jesus! We believe that God loves and gives grace to each of us in all circumstances. The Resource Center meets our neighbors where they are by offering resources, spiritual encouragement, dignity and empowerment.

CARING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
Our Care Advocates meet one-on-one with our neighbors and together review budgets, consider available resources, and possible financial assistance, and determine an action plan for future stability. We offer budget counseling, free haircuts, special events like Christmas Shoppe, drive-in movie nights, and so much more! We serve neighbors in the following areas: Dardenne Prairie, Lake St. Louis, Foristell, Moscow Mills, O’Fallon, St. Peters, Weldon Springs, Wentzville, and Wright City.  

HOURS
Tuesdays  ---  9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Thursdays  ---  Noon to 4:00 pm
2nd Monday  --- 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Note: We may be closed for holidays or inclement weather . To receive text notifications if we are closed, text MSRC to (833) 675.8036.

FREE HAIRCUTS
We have salon professionals who donate their time to provide haircuts for men, women and children, all on a first come basis.
1st Tuesday  ---  9:00 am to Noon
2nd Monday  ---  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

PERSONAL ESSENTIALS PANTRY
Open to anyone in our community, neighbors may select up to 12 free items from the pantry once a month. We provide items such as: Baby Wipes, Toilet Paper, Deodorant, Feminine Pads, Hand Soap, Kleenex,  Laundry Detergent, and much more.

What to Expect

  • The PERSONAL ESSENTIALS PANTRY offers free personal essentials that cannot be bought with food stamps. You do not need an appointment to come to the Pantry.  You may visit the pantry once every 30 days and choose up to 12 items items. Please note that not all items will be available every week. 
  • If you'd like to meet with a CARE ADVOCATE, please complete and submit the Connection Form (see button below). Someone will reach out to you as quickly as possible. In addition, you can call (636) 272.8619 and request an appointment with one of our Care Advocates. Here's what to expect when meeting with one of our Care Advocates:
    • The Care Advocate (CA) will pray with you, review your budget, identify useful resources, and help you take your next steps. 
    • The CA will complete paperwork for financial assistance if she/he determines it would be beneficial. 
    • If financial assistance is recommended, we require that you meet with one of our Budget Counselors. 
    • You will be asked to set three goals for yourself.
    • The meeting with your CA will take between 30-45 minutes. 

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To receive text notifications if we are unexpectedly closed, please text MSRC to (833) 675.8036

Donations

It goes without saying that ALL donations to MSC Resource Center are very much appreciated. We can’t be there for our neighbors without your help, so THANK YOU!

PERSONAL ESSENTIAL ITEMS
The need for pantry items is significant and we rely solely on donations. To donate, please consider having items shipped directly to us, or drop them in the purple donation box outside our building. We have an Amazon Wish List where you can choose to have items shipped directly to us. Feel free to call (636) 272.8619 or email mscresourcecenter@gmail.com if you have any questions. We accept the following items for donation:
  • Toothpaste
  • Shaving cream
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Dental floss
  • All-purpose spray cleaner
  • Kleenex
  • Liquid dish soap
  • Bar soap
  • Razors
  • Q-tips
  • Lotion
  • Baby Shampoo
  • Baby Wipes
  • Trash Bags
  • Feminine Pads/Tampons
  • Body Wash
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Paper towels
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Toilet paper
  • Chapstick
  • Hand sanitizer
FINANCIAL GIFTS
MSC Resource Center provides thousands of dollars towards rent and utility assistance to our neighbors in need throughout the year.  If you'd like to support MSC Resource Center with this assistance, please donate by clicking the button below.

Volunteer

HOSTS
As a host, you will have a variety of tasks that include greeting neighbors, answering phone calls, entering information into the computer, and helping neighbors with their PEP orders.

PERSONAL ESSENTIALS PANTRY
PEP volunteers fill the requests of our neighbors, restock shelves, and help keep the pantry organized.

CARE ADVOCATES
Care Advocates meet one-on-one with neighbors, providing caring support through prayer and spiritual guidance, as well as financial guidance.

BUDGET COUNSELORS
As a budget counselor, you will meet one-on-one with neighbors providing them with focused budgeting guidance.

TO VOLUNTEER,  please answer a few questions by clicking the button below. We appreciate you!