Six ways we serve the whole person.

J-Club is a high-impact summer enrichment program designed not only to prevent summer learning loss, but also to reduce youth risk behaviors through intentional prevention strategies. While students receive structured academic instruction in math and reading to strengthen school readiness, the program's core impact extends far beyond academics.

A key focus of J-Club is addressing risk behaviors such as substance use and violence. Through integrated Social Emotional Learning (SEL), students build distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and healthy coping skills — critical tools that help prevent drug use and other harmful behaviors.

Participants learn how to:

• Manage peer pressure and resolve conflicts constructively
• Make informed decisions in high-risk situations
• Build distress tolerance and emotional regulation
• Develop healthy coping skills that prevent substance use
• Form positive relationships with mentors and peers

By providing a safe, structured environment during the summer months — when youth are most vulnerable to risky behaviors — J-Club strengthens protective factors, builds resilience, and supports the overall well-being of students and their families. The program is a proactive investment in youth safety, healthy coping, and long-term success.

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The Emergency Food Pantry provides consistent access to nutritious food for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Pemiscot County has some of the highest food insecurity rates in Missouri — and we're here to meet that need, week in and week out.

Services include:

• Distribution of shelf-stable and fresh food items
• Support for families facing economic hardship
• Connection to additional food and health resources

Get in touch about pantry services

Community Voices in Action is a community engagement and advocacy initiative that empowers residents to identify and address local challenges, participate in community decision-making, and advocate for equitable access to resources.

The program creates a platform for conversation around:

• Health disparities in our region
• Economic mobility and opportunity
• Violence prevention and community safety
• Food access and nutrition equity

This is how grassroots leadership grows — one conversation, one voice, one community at a time.

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The Community Farm Project is a food systems and economic development initiative that increases access to fresh, locally grown food while supporting local growers. The project strengthens the local food economy while promoting healthy living.

Key components include:

• A 2+ acre community garden on FTC grounds
• Partnerships with local farmers and growers
• Hands-on education in agriculture and sustainability
• Direct supply to STAN's Farmers Market

Get involved with the farm

Faith Temple Complex offers evidence-based health programs that support chronic disease prevention and management. These initiatives address health disparities by promoting preventive care and self-management skills in a trusted community setting.

Ask about joining a health program

STAN's Farmers Market is a community-based farmers market and food access initiative created to provide affordable, fresh produce while honoring a legacy of service. Named in honor of Stanley Smith — a Servant To All Neighbors — the market is supplied in part by the Community Farm Project and serves as a sustainable solution to food access and economic opportunity.

Features include:

• Locally grown fruits and vegetables
• Support for local farmers and small vendors
• Access to healthier food options in a rural food desert
• A community gathering space for fellowship and commerce

See the full STAN's Market story