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Food Pantries

UPDATED April 25, 2026

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
Register to Receive Meals

Food Pantries
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Community Services League - Grain Valley

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
207 W Walnut St
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Phone:
816-229-5890

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

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

Community Services League - Blue Springs

Website:
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Address:
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

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

Community Services League - Buckner

Website:
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Address:
1001 S Sibley St
Buckner, MO 64016

Phone:
816-249-5820

Hours:
Wednesday, 8am to 12pm

Notes:
Located in: Community of Christ. CSL Pantry.

Christ United Methodist Church - Mobile Food Pantry

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
14506 E. 39th Street South
Independence, MO 64050

Phone:
816-461-1101

Hours:
Third Thursday of the month, 2pm - 4pm

Email:
church.office@icumc.org

Notes:
The Place - Lower Level

Community Services League (CSL) Food Pantry - Noland

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
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​

Notes:
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

Lunch Partners Community Kitchen

Pantry:
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Website:
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Address:
700 West Lexington Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Phone:
816-461-7215

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

Notes:
Serving the homeless and working poor in Independence since 1991.

Messiah Lutheran Church Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
613 S. Main Street
Independence, MO 64050

Phone:
816-254-9405

Hours:
Every Saturday (except the 2nd Saturday of the month) from 10am - 12pm. Set up begins at 9am.

Notes:
Call to confirm. Our Social Ministry provides a food pantry for those in need.

Saint Mary's Outreach Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
600 N. Liberty Street
Independence, MO 64050

Phone:
816-252-8649

Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 3pm.

Notes:
By appointment only. Must have proof of ID and address.

Salvation Army - Independence Food Pantry

Website:
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Address:
14700 E. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050

Phone:
816-252-3200

Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am - 11am and 1pm - 3pm. Also mobile Pantry Every Friday at Noon.

Notes:
Regular Pantry needs Photo ID and proof of residence required.

Stone Church Community Meals

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
1012 W. Lexington Ave
Independence, MO 64050

Phone:
816-254-2211

Hours:
Every Wednesday at 6pm.

Notes:
Neighborhood meal, Everyone is welcome.

Life Connection Church

Website:
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Address:
3883 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Independence, MO 64052

Phone:
816-353-4445

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

Notes:
Food pantry available 3rd Sunday of each month.

Northern Boulevard United Methodist Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
1800 South Northern Boulevard
Independence, MO 64052

Phone:
816-252-7977

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

Notes:
Serving the working disadvantaged in Independence.

Renewed Hearts - Food Pantry

Website:
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Address:
10112 East Truman Road
Independence, MO 64052

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

Hours:
Fourth Saturday of the month.

Fairmount Community Outreach Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
800 South Hardy Avenue
Independence, MO 64053

Phone:
816-254-6114

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

Mount Washington Baptist Church Food Pantry

Website:
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Address:
9623 E. Independence Ave.
Independence, MO 64053

Phone:
816-254-5688

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

Notes:
Requirements: Social Security card for each family member.

Abundant Life Church

Website:
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Address:
112 W. 23rd Street
Independence, MO 64055

Phone:
816-554-8181

Hours:
Tuesdays, 3pm – 6pm.

Notes:
Serves: Zip codes 64050, 64052 and 64055.
Clothing assistance also available. For more information, please call.

Saint Michael's Episcopal Church Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
4000 S. Lees Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055

Phone:
816-373-5333

Hours:
First and Third Wednesdays, 10 am – 2 pm

Email:
office@stmichaelschurch.org

Notes:
Voucher required from approved agencies or active WIC.

Saint Mark's United Methodist "Darlene's Pantry"

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
603 N. Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056

Phone:
816-257-1812

Hours:
First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 3pm - 5pm

Email:
stmarkskc.umc@gmail.com

Notes:
Please call to set up appointment first. Please bring a photo ID.
Darlene's Pantry is our community food pantry

Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
603 North Jennings Road
Independence, MO 64056

Phone:
816-257-1812

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

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

Susquehanna Baptist Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
17800 East Susquehanna Ridge
Independence, MO 64056

Phone:
816-257-2080

Hours:
Every Thursday 3pm - 5pm

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

Community Connections Youth Project (CCYP)

Website:
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Address:
18600 East 37th Terrace South
Independence, MO 64057

Phone:
816-350-0215

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

Notes:
Through Foster Adopt Connect.
Supplies individuals transitioning from foster care into adulthood.

East Independence Church of Christ Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
2020 S. State Route 291
Independence, MO 64057

Phone:
816-461-0266 (church)

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

Notes:
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.

Grace And Truth Church

Website:
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Address:
16999 East 23rd St S
Independence, MO 64057

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

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

Notes:
Curbside delivery. Pre-bagged food while supplies last.
Basic demographic information will be collected.

Mercy Meals Outreach - East Side Baptist Church

Website:
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Address:
19901 East 78 Highway
Independence, MO 64057

Phone:
816-796-0955

Notes:
Please Call to Confirm. Free nutritious dinner every Saturday at First United Methodist Church. Volunteers welcomed.
Havester's Mobile Food Pantry. The third Saturday of every month.

MetroLutheran Ministry - Wyandotte Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
722 Reynolds Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101

Phone:
913-342-8333

Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 to 11:00 am

Notes:
First 30 served. Guests allowed to participate once a month. Wyandotte County residents only.
First time guests must provide proof of eligibility.

Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
6841 Sni-A-Bar Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64129-1963

Phone:
816-921-5499

Hours:
By appointment only.

Email:
cmbcojc@aol.com

Notes:
Our goal is to plant seeds of self-sufficiency to families in the surrounding areas providing emergency food baskets on a limited basis to those in need.

Heart of God Apostolic Ministries

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
5704 Norfleet Rd
Kansas City, Missouri, 64133

Phone:
816-547-1383

Hours:
Every Tuesday from 5 pm - 6:30 pm

Email:
pastoryohogem@gmail.com

Notes:
We have a contactless drive-thru that is quick, easy and seamless.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church – Downtown Outreach

Website:
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Address:
1307 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO 64106

Phone:
816-842-0975

Hours:
Weekdays 10 am to Noon

Email:
stmaryskcmo@gmail.com

Notes:
Our sack lunch ministry provides a to go lunch on weekdays at the church office.

New Life City Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
1717 McGee Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone:
816-421-7729

Hours:
Wednesdays 2 pm – 4 pm (by Appointment only); Walk-In Support: Tuesday–Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Email:
info@newlifekc.org

Notes:
Appointments can be scheduled here Photo ID and proof of address required.

Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ – Food Pantry / Homeless Ministry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
3735 Wabash Ave
Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone:
816-775-2525

Hours:
Every Third Saturday from 10 am to Noon at the Midtown Outreach Center.

Notes:
Greater Metro’s Food Pantry exists to serve the community by providing emergency food services to individuals and families in need.

MetroLutheran Ministry - Central Food Pantry

Pantry:
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Website:
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Address:
3031 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO 64109

Phone:
816-931-0027

Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 to 10:30 am

Notes:
Guests allowed to participate once a month. Jackson County residents from zip codes 64108-64114 or 64127-64132 only.
First time guests must provide proof of eligibility.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
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Address:
11 East 40th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111

Phone:
816-931-2850 (church)

Hours:
By appointment only.

Notes:
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.

Community Christian Church – Food Pantry (Harvesters)

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
4601 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64112

Phone:
816-561-6531

Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 9am – 12pm.

Notes:
Call first. All are welcome.

Avondale United Methodist Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
3101 NorthEast Winn Road
Kansas City, MO 64117

Phone:
816-452-3518

Hours:
Wednesdays and First Saturdays, 9am to 11am

Notes:
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.

MetroLutheran Ministry - Northland Food Pantry

Pantry:
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Website:
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Address:
1100 NE Vivion Rd
Kansas City, MO 64118

Phone:
816-454-5295

Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Notes:
Guests allowed to participate once a month. Clay and Platte County residents only.
First time guests must provide proof of eligibility.

Bishop Sullivan Center - Food Pantry

Website:
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Address:
6435 Truman Road
Kansas City, MO 64126

Phone:
816-231-0984

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

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

Bishop Sullivan Center - Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
3936 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64126

Phone:
816-231-0984

Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9am - Noon

Notes:
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.

Bishop Sullivan Center - One City Café

Website:
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Address:
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.

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

Seton Center – Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
2816 East 23rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64127

Phone:
816-231-3955

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

Notes:
Seton Center provides dental, social, and educational services to help break cycles of poverty.
Need transportation? Call 816-581-4701

Harvesters – Food Pantry Network

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64129

Phone:
816-929-3000

Notes:
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.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or call 1-877-653-9522.
Free Meals for Kids – No Kid Hungry. Text the word FOOD to 304-304.

Covenant Presbyterian Church – Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
5931 Swope Parkway
Kansas City, MO 64130

Phone:
816-444-3693

Hours:
Open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm

Email:
office@covenantpreskc.com

Notes:
No ID or Residency Requirements. Entrance is on the ramp at the northeast side of the building.

Catholic Charities – Kansas City / St. Joseph – The Serve & Lift Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
8001 Longview Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone:
816-221-4377

Hours:
Market Hours: Tuesday – 9 am to 4 pm; Wednesday – 1 pm to 7 pm; Thursday – 9 am to 4 pm. Also First Saturday of the month – 8 am to 12 pm

Email:
market@ccharities.com

Notes:
To be eligible for assistance at the Serve & Lift Center, clients must reside in the 27 county region of Catholic Charities and be able to provide I.D. when you arrive at the Serve & Lift Center location. Neighbors may receive food once every 30 days.

Community Assistance Council (CAC)

Pantry:
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Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
10901 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone:
816-763-3277

Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9 am – 2 pm.

Email:
info@communityassistancekc.org

Notes:
Registration Required and by Appointment only.. Apply here.
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.
New Applicants Please Bring These Documents: ID for all adults in the home, Birth certificates for all children in the home, Proof of income, Address verification.

Consuming Fire Ministries (Harvesters)

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
10306 Blue Ridge Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone:
816-523-2833

Hours:
Tuesdays at 10am - 12pm

Notes:
Call First. For Harvesters. Serves low income families, single parents, senior citizens, unemployed individuals, disabled veterans, working poor, and anyone else.

Memorial Church International – Food Pantry

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
11424 Hickman Mills Drive
Kansas City, MO 64134

Phone:
816-363-7939

Hours:
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 2pm-5pm.

Email:
info@mcikc.org

Notes:
Food pantry open weekly.

Barry Christian Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
1500 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64155

Phone:
816-436-0462

Hours:
Tueday and Thursday, 11am to 1pm

Notes:
By appointment

Grace Place - Woods Chapel Church

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
4725 Northeast Lakewood Way
Lee's Summit, MO 64064

Phone:
816-795-8848

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

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

Community Services League - Oak Grove

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
1408 SE Austin St
Oak Grove, MO 64075

Phone:
816-690-8213

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

ReNewed Hope Food Pantry

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
8714 Antioch Road
Overland Park, KS 66212

Phone:
913-263-2802

Hours:
Tuesday 10am to 11 am and Thursday 5:45pm to 6:30 pm

Email:
renewedhopefoodpantry@gmail.com

Notes:
We provide a drive through pantry (served in your car) on Tuesdays and Thursdays while supplies last.
Sign up in English. Registrate en español

Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (REAP)

Pantry:
Visit Panty Page

Website:
Visit organization site

Address:
9300 E 75th St
Raytown, MO 64138

Phone:
816-356-0054

Notes:
Provides canned goods, meat, dairy, hygiene items, diapers, and formula.
Required Documents: Social Security cards for everyone in the household, Picture ID for household members over 18, Verification of Income (check stubs, bank statement, etc.), Verification of SSI, Disability, Food Stamps, Section 8, TANF, etc. (if applicable), Lease or letter from the landlord, All current bills and shut off notices