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Resource Search Sites:

  • – dial 211 on a cell phone; from a land line call (816) 474-5112 or toll free at (866) 320-5764; or email 211kc@uwgkc.org
    • Connects callers with local assistance agencies or search online by topic, including Coordinated Entry for homeless services.
    • Search by zip code for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help
    • Search by zip code for financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help
  • MO Department of Education
  • Kansas City Housing Authority

Local agencies and organizations:

  • (formerly Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet) (816) 399-9651
    • Provides help for low-income and uninsured metro-area residents
    • Please see website for partner agencies to make an appointment
  • , 3625 Warwick Blvd, KCMO (816) 668-1007
    • Assistance for homeless individuals in recovery, including respite, meals, transportation, outreach, addiction services, and re-entry assistance
  • , 3969 Troost, KCMO (816) 561-8515
    • Food pantries, One City Café, employment services, household assistance, clothing, medicine assistance
  • (KCMO and St. Joseph, MO), (816) 221-4377 (closed Fridays)
    • Housing assistance, employment services, educational programs, health & wellness, veterans services
  • (Northeast Kansas), (913) 433-2100
    • Housing assistance, Shalom House men’s shelter, refugee and immigration services, counseling, health & wellness, food pantry
    • Locations and services offered at
  • , (816) 358-6868
    • Youth services, rent/utility assistance, weatherization, healthy homes
  • , 4012-14 Troost, KCMO (816) 531-3727
    • Family interim/immediate housing, employment services, mental wellness counseling, children’s program, financial literacy classes
  • , locations in eastern Jackson County, MO (816) 254-4100
    • Income supports, housing counseling, employment readiness, financial coaching
  • , 736 Shawnee Ave, KCKS (913) 281-3388
    • Basic needs, food, rent/utility assistance, re-housing and case management
  • , 500 Woodland Ave, KCMO (816) 842-8040
    • Early childhood education, youth services, refugee resettlement
  • , 650 Minnesota Ave, KCKS (913) 677-0100
    • After school programs, economic empowerment, advocacy, health promotions
  • , Family Support Services, 1512 Van Brunt, KCMO (816) 561-6885
    • Family emergency assistance and support services, substance abuse
    • see website for distribution agencies listed by county and enrollment information
  • , 705 Virginia Ave, KCMO (816) 471-4673
    • Day center (showers, clothing, meals, laundry facilities), health and wellness services, self-sufficiency services
  • , see website to apply online, (816) 968-4100
    • Low-Income and subsidized housing services, resource referrals, rental help
    • search for low-rent housing
  • , 5801 W. 115th St, OPKS (913) 327-8250
    • Chaplaincy/visitation, counseling and mental health, family services, food pantry, older adult services
  • , 4600 The Paseo, KCMO (816) 471-2808
    • Workforce development, community integration/refugee services, social work
  • , 600 West 39th Street, KCMO (816) 421-7608
    • Social events, food pantry, substance abuse and mental health services
    • of community providers for people in need (English & Spanish)
    • to help individuals experiencing life challenges
  • , 1-833-765-2003; TTY: 1-785-296-1491
    • Child support services, low-income support, food assistance, employment services, childcare referrals
  • , (816) 471-2536
    • Family services, youth services, counseling, community health, cultural arts
  • , see website for locations and phone numbers
    • Emergency assistance, employment services, food pantry, minor home repair
    • Rent and Utility assistance: online application opens at 9am on the 15th of the month (or the following Monday, if the 15th falls on a weekend)
  • , (855) 373-4636
    • Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance, Child Care subsidy program, rent/utility assistance (LIHEAP)
  • , 416 W. 12th St, KCMO (816) 842-0416
    • Emergency assistance (clothing, pantry, hygiene, laundry): T-F 9am-11am
  • , 5310 Blue Ridge Cutoff Raytown, MO (866) 354-0102 ext.3403
    • Women’s transitional housing, food pantries, and family services.
  • , call to inquire about availability (816) 531-8340
    • Transitional housing and assistance for imminently or literally homeless, subject to eligibility requirements and availability.
  • , 2816 E. 23rd St, KCMO (816) 231-3955
    • Food pantry, rent/utility assistance, dental services
  • , (816) 561-0304 and (913) 871-4188
    • Provides community-based services to people with disabilities, independent living services, and self-advocacy.
  • , 712 E. 31st Street, KCMO (816) 381-9310
    • Food, hygiene, clothing, support services; day shelter for homeless women.