St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS), The Little Bit Foundation (Little Bit), and SLPS Foundation have opened a temporary resource center for district families impacted by the May 16, 2025, tornado.
The center located at Metro Academic and Classical High School, 4015 McPherson, will serve as a centralized hub for families to receive essential items and work with case managers to address their current needs.
The center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donation items can be dropped off at the center during open hours or at The Little Bit Foundation headquarters, 2446 Schuetz Rd., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, or Fridays until 2:30 PM.
Organizations with additional services and/or resources to offer may contact The Little Bit Foundation at (314) 669-0040 or email info@thelittlebitfoundation.org. Volunteers are also being recruited.
“We have 12 schools damaged and a significant number of families in the district who were directly impacted by the devastating tornado earlier this month. Many of them have been displaced from their homes and some will not be able to return,” said Dr. Millicent Borishade, SLPS superintendent.
“SLPS has and always will work to be a cornerstone of the community – not only a place of learning but a beacon of support for families and neighborhoods we serve. We know our families are hurting right now, dealing with loss and uncertainty, and needing long-term solutions. This will be a coordinated, in-depth effort to help them get back on their feet before the start of the next school year.”
Saint Louis Public Schools Foundation CEO, Haliday Douglas, said the support is for student scholars, their families and SLPS educators who’ve experienced loss.
“Many of them were at the schools at the time the tornado hit, ensuring our students’ safety, communicating with families, and providing calmness during chaos,” said Douglas.
Resource center families can meet with SLPS and Little Bit case managers, who will complete needs assessments, procure and connect them with resources, and continue to follow up until the family is stabilized.
They can also access essentials from Little Bit, such as clothing, shoes, and toiletries, food items provided by Operation Food Search, and other resources.Please visit https://thelittlebitfoundation.org/ to see what donation items are needed.