Local Aid & Assistance Directory

🥗 Food Security & SNAP

Access food programs to meet immediate and ongoing needs in Kansas City, MO.

• Harvesters – The Community Food Network offers a powerful Food Pantry Locator that helps you find food by ZIP code.
• SNAP (Food Stamp Program – Missouri DSS)
• Bishop Sullivan Center – Community Kitchen & Pantry
• Cross-Lines Community Outreach (KCK-based, serves MO residents)
• St. James Food Pantry

📞 United Way 211

United Way 211 is a comprehensive assistance directory for Missouri residents, offering information on rent help, utility support, food access, and crisis intervention.

• United Way 211 – Kansas City Metro allows you to search by ZIP code or need to find real-time resources including shelter, bill support, and referrals to agencies citywide.

Use this tool first if you're unsure where to start—it connects you with nearly everything available in the region.

🏠 Housing Assistance

Explore shelters, transitional housing, and long-term services helping Kansas City residents access safe, stable housing.

• reStart Inc. – Homeless Services & Housing Support
• City Union Mission
• Rose Brooks Center – Housing & Safety for Families
• Hope Faith – Homeless Assistance Campus

🧠 Health & Mental Wellness

Find affordable or free physical and mental healthcare resources for adults and children in Kansas City.

• Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
• Truman Behavioral Health
• Swope Health Behavioral Services
• KC Mental Wellness – Resources & Providers

🌟 Additional Community Resources

Programs that provide specialized support outside of food, shelter, or healthcare.

• MAACLink – Shared Database for Service Providers
• Coldwater – Emergency Assistance, Clothing, School Supplies