Did You Know?
Missouri Poverty Report 2022 / US Census - MO
13.2 percent of the population is below poverty level in St. Louis Missouri. 19.3 percent are Black/African American; 17 percent Hispanic or Latino; 8.3 percent White and 8 percent Asian. Poverty does not discriminate and all cultures experience it not just in St. Louis but in the United States.
US Census states that 17.4 percent of children in Missouri live in poverty and 19.3 percent are under the age of 5.
Children who grow up in poverty lack food, shelter, healthcare, education, clothing and the necessities to thrive in their schools and communities. This has a profound impact on children, their growth and economic stability.
The Impact of a Warm Coat
A warm coat does more than shield a child from the cold, it protects their health, supports their well-being, and can even improve their ability to succeed in school.
For children with asthma or other respiratory conditions, exposure to cold weather can trigger serious health issues. A proper winter coat, along with warm hats, gloves, and socks, can help prevent unnecessary illness, doctor visits, and even emergency room trips.
While thousands of food pantries help fight hunger and school lunch programs address nutritional needs, the basic need for warmth often goes unmet. In Missouri alone, over 565,000 people are uninsured—including many families with children. Without health insurance, even minor illnesses caused by cold weather can become financial and medical burdens.
At All Nanna’s Kids Closet, we help fill this gap. By providing warm winter essentials, we not only keep children safe and comfortable—we reduce their risk of illness, support their focus in the classroom, and help them thrive.
Because warmth is more than comfort—it’s care, protection, and a step toward a better future.
Stats from The State of America's Children in Missouri - 2021 Fact Sheet
