Food Pantries
UPDATED April 25, 2026
Food Assistance Programs

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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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Missouri Mobile Food Distributions
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Missouri Food Pantries List
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Free Meals Finder – No Kid Hungry. Text the word FOOD to 304-304.
Food Pantries
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Community Services League - Grain Valley
Website:
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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:
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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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit Panty Page
Website:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit Panty Page
Website:
Visit organization site
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:
Visit Panty Page
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