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Food Assistance Programs

Meals on Wheels Independence

Provides nutritious hot meals five days a week to elderly, homebound, or physically disabled residents within the City of Independence and Sugar Creek who have limited ability to prepare meals. Call: 816-254-9566
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Independence Missouri
Food Pantries

112 W. 23rd Street
Independence, MO 64055

Phone: 816-554-8181

Hours: Tuesdays, 3pm – 6pm.

Serves: Zip codes 64050, 64052 and 64055.

Clothing assistance also available. For more information, please call.

14506 E. 39th Street South
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-461-1101

Hours: Third Thursday of the month, 3pm - 5pm

18600 East 37th Terrace South
Independence, MO 64057

Phone: 816-350-0215

Hours: Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Through Foster Adopt Connect.

Supplies individuals transitioning from foster care into adulthood.

404 N. Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-254-4100 816-491-2012 (Emergency Assistance)

Hours: Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Email: info@cslcares.org​

Appointment Required. Serves Zip code 64050. Food distribution is once a month and depends on size of household.

Sign up for CSL’s Noland Road food pantry here

200 Southwest 10th Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015

Phone: 816-229-0033

Hours: Monday, 9AM to 12PM and 1PM to 4PM; Wednesdays and Fridays, 9AM to 4 PM; Fridays, 9AM to 12PM

An indoor/outdoor site where you select or receive groceries and/or household items to take home.

1001 S Sibley St
Buckner, MO 64016

Phone: 816-249-5820

Hours: Wednesday, 8am to 12pm

Located in: Community of Christ. CSL Pantry.

207 W Walnut St
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Phone: 816-229-5890

Hours: Wednesday, 9am – 12pm and 1pm – 4pm

Located in: First Baptist Church - Grain Valley. CSL Pantry.

1408 SE Austin St
Oak Grove, MO 64075

Phone: 816-690-8213

Hours: Tuesdays and Thurdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm

2020 S. State Route 291
Independence, MO 64057

Phone: 816-461-0266 (church)

Hours: Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Important: Call pantry 816-448-8211 Wednesday between 4:30pm - 5:15pm to reserve a spot.

Requirements: Please bring a photo ID for one adult, as well as identification for each member of your household. Acceptable forms of ID include state-issued IDs, birth certificates, Social Security cards, health insurance cards, or student ID cards. This information will be used for identification purposes only and will not be stored in our system.

Please review our Pantry Policies for a full list of what to bring, as well as additional information.

800 South Hardy Avenue
Independence, MO 64053

Phone: 816-254-6114

Hours: Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

16999 East 23rd St S
Independence, MO 64057

Phone: 816-209-5069 816-447-1072

Hours: Second Saturday of every month, 10am - 12pm.

Curbside delivery. Pre-bagged food while supplies last.

Basic demographic information will be collected.

4725 Northeast Lakewood Way
Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Phone: 816-795-8848

Hours: Tuesday 10am - 12pm; Thursday 3pm - 5pm

Pre-bagged food and toiletry items once a month by pick-up only.

3883 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Independence, MO 64052

Phone: 816-353-4445

Hours: Sunday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Please call to confirm.

Food pantry available 3rd Sunday of each month.

700 West Lexington Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-461-7215

Hours: Lunches served Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11:30am - 1pm.

Serving the homeless and working poor in Independence since 1991.

19901 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057

Phone: 816-796-0955

Free nutritious dinner every Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Volunteers welcomed.

613 S. Main Street
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-254-9405

Hours: First Saturday of the month, 10am - 12pm.

Provides food, groceries, and clothing.

9623 E. Independence Ave.
Independence, MO 64053

Phone: 816-254-5688

Hours: Monday and Wednesday (except 1st of the month) 10am - 11:45am.

Requirements: Social Security card for each family member.

1800 South Northern Boulevard
Independence, MO 64052

Phone: 816-252-7977

Hours: Project Suppertime – Thursday 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Serving the working disadvantaged in Independence.

1800 S Northern Blvd
Independence, MO 64052

Phone: 816-252-7977

Hours: Thursday 6pm - 7:30pm.

Serving the working poor and families in need.

9300 E 75th St
Raytown, MO 64138

Phone: 816-356-0054

Provides canned goods, meat, dairy, hygiene items, diapers, and formula.

Required Documents: ID, Social Security cards, income verification, and residency proof.

10112 East Truman Road
Independence, MO 64052

Phone: 816-655-8625 816-654-6417

Hours: Fourth Saturday of the month.

603 N. Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056

Phone: 816-257-1812

Hours: First and Third Tuesday, 4pm - 6pm.

Please call to set up appointment first.

Closed if Independence schools are closed.

600 N. Liberty Street
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-252-8649

Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 3pm.

Must have proof of ID and address.

4000 S. Lees Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055

Phone: 816-373-5333

Hours: Second Tuesday 4pm - 6pm; Third Saturday 10am - 12pm.

Voucher required from approved agencies or active WIC.

603 North Jennings Road
Independence, MO 64056

Phone: 816-257-1812

Hours: Darlene's Food Pantry – First and Third Tuesdays from 3 - 5pm

Please bring a photo I.D. Closed during inclement weather.

14700 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-252-3200

Hours: Bread Line: Monday–Friday 1pm - 3pm.

Hours: Food Pantry: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9–11am & 1–3pm.

Photo ID and proof of residence required.

17800 East Susquehanna Ridge
Independence, MO 64056

Phone: 816-257-2080

Hours: Every Thursday 3pm - 5pm

Located in the garage of the white house on church property.

1012 W. Lexington Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Phone: 816-254-2211

Hours: Every Wednesday at 6pm.

Neighborhood meal, Everyone is welcome.

Kansas City Missouri
Food Pantries

3101 NorthEast Winn Road
Kansas City, MO 64117

Phone: 816-452-3518

Volunteers and staff from the church have bags full a food. Open to residents of Clay, Platte and Jackson Counties, and can be visited once per month.

1500 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155

Phone: 816-436-0462

Hours: Tueday and Thursday, 11am to 1pm

By appointment

6435 Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64126

Phone: 816-231-0984

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

A leading non-profit for groceries, paper products, or referrals. Bring your food pantry card and picture ID when you visit. Serving 64120 - 64129

3936 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64126

Phone: 816-231-0984

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am - Noon

A leading non-profit for groceries, paper products, or referrals. Bring your food pantry card and picture ID when you visit. Serving 64101-64113 and 64130.

3936 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64126

Phone: 816-231-0984

Hours: Monday through Friday, Noon to 1 p.m. and Dinner: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Our renovated community kitchen welcomes all who are hungry to join us in our spacious dining rooms.

10306 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone: 816-523-2833

Hours: Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Serves low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else.

Call for Harvesters.

8001 Longview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone: 816-882-4781

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30am – 3:30pm.

Email: pantry@ccharites.com

Walk-ins are welcome.

10901 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone: 816-763-3277

Hours: Monday (walk-in) 9:30am – 11:00am; Tuesday–Thursday 10am – 1pm. Appointment only.

Hours: BASICS pantry and hygiene shopping: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am – 2:30pm.

Food pantry, free clothes closet, hygiene items, diapers, pull-ups, gluten- and allergy-free food.

Emergency rent and utility assistance available.

Diapers and pull-ups available without appointment. Emergency assistance registration required. Call for details.

6841 Sni a Bar Road
Kansas City, MO 64129

Phone: 816-921-5499

Hours: By appointment only.

5931 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130

Phone: 816-444-3693

Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am – 12pm

All counties served. No appointment necessary. No ID required.

4601 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Phone: 816-561-6531

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9am – 12pm.

All are welcome. Call first for more information.

3735 Wabash Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone: 816-775-2525

Hours: Third Saturday, 10am – 12pm.

Non-perishable food and toiletries available.

3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64129

Phone: 816-929-3000

Harvesters supports over 620 agencies in 26 counties. Provides food to pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior and youth centers.

Call for more information or food assistance locations.

5704 Norfleet Rd
Kansas City, MO 64133

Phone: 816-349-1735

Hours: Every Tuesday, 5pm – 6:30pm.

Serving those in need in accordance with Isaiah 58.

11424 Hickman Mills Drive
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone: 816-363-7939

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am – 2pm.

Food pantry open weekly.

2816 East 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64127

Phone: 816-231-3955

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 11:30am and 12:30pm – 3:30pm.

Seton Center provides dental, social, and educational services to help break cycles of poverty.

1307 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64106

Phone: 816-842-0975

Hours: Second and Fourth Saturday of each month.

Hot meals and grocery distribution. Weekdays from 10am-Noon

11 East 40th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone: 816-931-2850 (church)

Hours: The food pantry is now available by appointment only.

Call 816-931-2850 to schedule an appointment. Please leave your first name, last name, and contact information if you leave a message.

The pantry entrance is on the south side of the church, closest to Walnut Street. Contact church for more information.

TEFAP: 3rd Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Missouri residents only (ID required); income limits apply.

Senior Commodities Box Distribution:Times are Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.