ST. LOUIS –  In 1995, St. Louis Artworks began as a nonprofit helping teach teens art and life skills.

Three decades later, they’re still providing art projects for teens. But since last Friday’s tornado, they’ve turned up the ways they’re giving back.

“As you know, St. Louis was devastated by the tornado so we wanted to be able to bring together different organizations so we could provide them with some of the needs that they may have,” says Jacqueline Dace, president of St. Louis Artworks.

Friday, a steady stream of St. Louisans got resources, from toiletries to clothing to hot meals.

“We had about three cases of water left and as soon as the words came out of my mouth I looked outside and there was an 18-wheeler that was pulling up,” Dace said. 

Across the street, a spontaneous power of prayer, as faith leaders pray for those impacted by the destruction.

“We know in a lot of the early moments after a disaster or crisis it’s always quick foods what’s available,” said Kate Dozier, World Central Kitchen chef. “But it’s not always nourishing or sustaining for the hard work it takes to rebuild. So, we have a very specific program that’s grams of protein, the amount of vegetables, the starches, to make sure it’s the most nutritiously dense food.”

World Central kitchen says they will continue to be providing meals as long as there is need. 

St. Louis Artworks is open daily from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.

“People have been grateful and gracious, and they’ve been bringing in supplies,” Dace said. “They’ve been bringing in clothes. People have been supportive in bringing in items.”