Serving St. Louis Since 2003
Hands joined in service can renew humanity
What started as handing out cheeseburgers on the streets of downtown St. Louis has grown into a community-wide movement. We fund housing, education, and emergency relief — one family at a time.
Your Generosity at Work
Our Impact at a Glance
48900
Tornado Relief
50
Families helped in 2025
50
Donations go directly to those in need
Our Mission
Hands That Serve is a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to providing concrete help and financial support to individuals and families in need in the St. Louis area. We work through trusted community partners and operate entirely through referrals — ensuring that every dollar goes exactly where it’s needed most.
Every dollar makes a difference
See What Your Generosity Makes Possible
It started with a bag of cheeseburgers and a belief that small acts of generosity can change the world. Since 2003, Hands That Serve has been quietly changing lives in the St. Louis area — one family at a time. From keeping roofs over heads and food on tables, to sending young people to college and responding when disaster strikes, every dollar donated goes directly to someone who needs it most.