Local Aid Directory
Find the assistance you need with detailed, categorized resources tailored to Kansas City residents and beyond.
Rent Assistance
These programs assist with rent payments, eviction prevention, and more. Whether you need short-term assistance or long-term help, these resources are here for you.
- United Way of Greater Kansas City - Call 211 for personalized assistance (24/7). They provide emergency rent assistance and connect you with local resources.
- Salvation Army Kansas City - Multiple locations offering rent assistance and other services depending on your ZIP code.
- Community Assistance Council - Providing rental assistance for households in ZIP codes 64134, 64131, 64132.
- Metro Lutheran Ministry - Rent assistance available in specific Kansas City ZIP codes: 64106, 64108, 64109, 64110, 64124.
- Kansas City Government Rent Assistance - Emergency rental help for Kansas City residents.
Utility Assistance
Get help with paying utility bills, including electricity, gas, and water. Several programs are available year-round, as well as emergency programs during high-need seasons.
- Missouri LIHEAP Program - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps with heating and cooling costs.
- Southwest Power Pool - Payment assistance programs for low-income households facing utility cutoffs.
- Kansas City Power & Light Assistance Programs - Energy saving programs and emergency utility assistance.
- Kansas City Water Assistance - Programs for water bill relief for low-income residents.
Medical Assistance
Access low-cost or free healthcare services, including primary care, medications, mental health services, and more.
- Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) - Healthcare coverage for low-income individuals and families.
- Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) - Medicaid for Kansas residents to provide medical coverage.
- Healthcare.gov - Apply for affordable health insurance through the Federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
- Truman Medical Centers - Offers healthcare services to individuals in need, including low-income families.
Food Assistance
Find food pantries, meal programs, and SNAP benefits to help cover food costs.
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