Find assistance with food and groceries here. From government programs to local food pantries, to pet food pantries, here are some places to start.
Much more has been added as of Oct 2025 due to the loss of SNAP benefits starting 11/1/2025. More will continue to be added they found. Please check back regularly.
Search by zip code for food pantries, kitchens, and drive through grocery in your area. There is also a link to a Meals for Kids page on here.
816-929-3000
3801 Topping Ave, KCMO, 64129.
Apply for SNAP Benefits in Missouri and find more information on the program here.
Apply for SNAP Benefits in Kansas and find more information on the program here.
How to match every $1 you spend on fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, up to $25.
Search by address or city for food pantries in your area.
Search by address or city for food pantries in your area.
Kansas City
Overland Park
Lenexa
Olathe
Leavenworth
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Food pantry at Redemptorist Social Services Center. Open the 2nd, 4th, and 5th weeks of every month on Wednesday nights, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
207 W Linwood Blvd, KCMO.
816-931-9942
This program purchases food from black farmers and distributes it to those in need within 1 mile of 31st and Prospect. The application is linked above, an article with further information is here.
Community Kitchen, Food Pantry, and Food Redistribution Network. They also have a culinary workforce training program.
Affordable meals at a cafe that help support the work of Reconciliation Services. Prices range from $1 to $15.
A community initiative to help those in need of food get it. Multiple pickup locations around the city listed in the application.
Website for neighbors helping neighbors feed their families. You can request assistance on the website, or sign up to give assistance in various ways.
Get a free, vegan meal every Sunday at 4 pm at the corner of Independence Ave and Monroe. They also share clothing, personal care supplies, bread, and groceries.
Instagram @kcfoodnotbombs
foodnotbombs.kcmo@gmail.com
This organization has a walk-in food pantry in Olathe, and mobile food pantries in Olathe and Lee's Summit.
12480 S Black Bob Rd
Olathe, KS 66062
1150 NE Woods Chapel Rd
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Free food and resources in two locations.
Mondays 2 pm - 6 pm, Wednesdays 2 pm - 6 pm
1300 SW Jefferson St
Lees Summit, MO 64081
Tuesdays 3 pm - 6 pm
112 W 23rd St
Independence, MO 64055
You can get food, donate food, and they have a kids program and classes available as well.
2255 NW Vivion Road
Riverside, Missouri 64150
(816) 735-0220
Monday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
There are two parts of this website we are highlighting here.
A food pantry for pet food of all kinds. Open to anyone and everyone that needs help feeding their pets.
5445 Parallel Parkway
Kansas City, KS 66104
913-596-1000
Information about maintaining food safety at home.
Certain items at Aldi that can make up a Thanksgiving feast are priced so you can get enough to feed 10 people. This page lists all products and prices for this deal.
This person features directions on how to make dinners from very low cost places like Dollar Tree. YouTube channel linked above.
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