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Douglas County Kansas food pantries.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Food banks and pantries in Douglas County provide both groceries and household supplies when possible. They provide the goods to residents that are in need and that can prove it. Note that some of the programs run by the pantries are less strict than others.
The bottom line is that the goal is to help feed the less fortunate in the community that are in a true hardship.
Food Assistance and Food Banks
The number of times someone can apply for emergency assistance is limited. The food banks will also often require clients to have proof of income as well as proper identification for each household member. Only after this has been done, and other qualifications have been met, may free food be passed out.
Or the person may be referred to other resources, such as Meals on Wheels or federal government USDA programs. Baldwin First United Methodist Church: Location is 704 8th St. Baldwin City, Kansas 66006: Program Phone - (785) 594-6612: United Methodist Open Door, Inc. 1611 N. Mosley Wichita, Kansas 67214: Dial (316) 267-4201 Up to 3 days of food is offered in an emergency.
There may be frozen items, meat, dairy, and more. Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church: Address: 802 West 22nd St Lawrence, KS 66046 (785) 843-0442 ECKAN - Douglas County Office:
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Food bank located at 2518 Ridge Court Ste 104., but the main office is at 2518 Ridge Ct Lawrence, Kansas 66046: Dial (785) 841-3357
Food Assistance and Food Banks
Everything from Christmas toys and meals are served to a free food pantry. The non-profit also have emergency financial aid for heating bills or rent, school supplies, outreach services, and much more. Volunteers keep the food bank running.
Faith-Based Emergency Assistance
Salvation Army – Lawrence and Douglas County: Address - 946 New Hampshire: Lawrence, Kansas 66044: Phone (785) 843-4188 ext. 114 Donations are available that can provide assistance to the needy for groceries.
The charity may also have free baby formula, placement for shelter, diapers, grants for certain bills and hygiene products. A soup kitchen is also on site, including for holiday meals. First Baptist Church 1330 Kasold Dr Lawrence, Kansas 66049: Call (785) 843-0020 for hours. Ballard Community Services: Location is 708 Elm / 1035 Pennsylvania: Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 842-0729 A Mobil food pantry is on site.
This can help the homebound and senior citizens. Or apply for USDA commodities such as SNAP food stamps. Trinity Interfaith Pantry: Address is 1027 Vermont St. Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 843-6166 Heartland Community Health Center: One Riverfront Plaza, Ste 100: Lawrence, KS 66044 (785) 841-7297
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Programs include Food Pantry, Diabetic Care Prevention, Rent and Utility Bill Assistance, and other social service in Douglas County. Heritage Baptist Church: Main address - 1781 E 800 Rd: Lawrence, KS 66049: Telephone - (785) 887-2200: Lutheran Campus Ministries - KU Center for Community Outreach 1421 West 19th Lawrence, KS 66044: Primary Phone - (785) 864-4073: Food and groceries range from fresh produce to canned goods.
They also can offer intake for surplus USDA commodities as well as backpack programs for children. First Presbyterian Church: Address is 2415 Clinton Parkway: Lawrence, Kansas 66047: Call (785) 843-4171
Food Assistance and Food Banks
A medical equipment loan closet, thrift store, and food bank are at this charity. Lecompton United Methodist Church: Main site - 402 Elmore: Lecompton, KS 66050: Main telephone - (785) 393-3382: Ballard Community Services 1035 Pennsylvania St Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (785) 842-0440 Qualified low income families and those in poverty can apply for clothing, furniture, food/commodities, bedding, and other household items.
The organization may also have free school supplies, referrals to Warm Hearts/FEMA assistance with heat, and Christmas gift adoption arrangements for children. Many other non-profits and public aid programs are available.
They may offer food, referrals, and more. Call 316.265.3663 for additional details.
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