While our focus for the 2024 Give STL Day campaign is Marcy's Meals, we wanted to share about our four core projects; all of which are growing as families in St. Charles County learn of Marcy's Project:
Marcy's Meals-Our mission is to educate those in need on how to incorporate healthier meals on a budget as well as help feed those families with meals for a week. In 2023, we raised our goal to distribute 50 from 35 Marcy Meals 10 out of 12 months and in 2024, have increased families each month to 65 through April. Our 2024 end goal is to continue to offer these monthly to 100 families. Marcy's Meals includes ingredients, spices, and recipes to create 4-5 dinners and breakfast options, all under $60 
Marcy's Market-Marcy's Market provides families the opportunity to help fill the need for everyday clothing. Most clothing is donated but is always critiqued and cleaned in advance of providing a free, personal shopping experience. In the past, we hosted two events in the Spring and Fall. For the past 2 years, we offer appointments for families in the St. Charles County, averaging 80 families served per month, with no referral required. The market appointments offer free clothing, shoes, accessories, personal hygiene items and diapers, if needed.
Marcy's Kids-Marcy's Kids provides support to kids in need in St. Charles County area. We run several programs throughout the year including our Easter Basket filled with personal hygiene essentials, an educational item, stuffed animal, socks and of course a treat! In 2024, we provided 225 baskets to area children. Our Holiday Market gives kids the opportunity to provide a wish list. Each child gets four gifts (one wish, one need, Pjs and one bonus gift) and a stocking with age-appropriate hygiene essentials. In 2023, this program provided Christmas for 425 kids. We also provide each family the opportunity to "shop" for a tree, ornaments and decorations. We added a Birthday program for kids where parents can select two new items; from toys, teen gifts, tennis shoes or a combination, along with cake mix and all party supplies. All items are free!
Marcy's Milestones-The well-being of our aging community is extremely important to us, especially those in nursing home facilities. For 2024, we added 2 more partners for a total of 10 St. Charles County area nursing homes each month to celebrate their residents' birthdays with a personalized birthday card and mini-Bundt cake. Our future goal is to expand this program.
