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Hot Meals + Ways to Get Fed. Providing FREE HOT MEALS IN THE PARK! Flyer 9-24-25
We’re a group of happy volunteers who enjoy cooking & bringing free hot meals to area parks several times a month, for anyone who’s hungry.
We come from all faiths and belief systems, and purposely don’t talk about religion so all can feel comfortable at our Neighborhood Table.
We never ask for ID, or check personal details. Not our our business, we’re your neighbors.
We source free food from area grocery stores and our #1 Nationwide award-winning Farmer’s Market that would only be landfilled, Then our cooks turn it into delicious meals for our neighbors.
We love to feed folks, and here, in our town, no one goes hungry if we can help it.
We cook food FRESH in our own homes before our Meals, and by bulk in a church kitchen once a month, so there’s nothing that’s sat on a shelf for years.
We package it all up & bring it to the Gazebo at Flat Branch Park in Columbia, to share with whoever shows up. It's always a party!
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Discounted Prescriptions - If you receive care at either Clarity Healthcare or Compass Health, you can receive discounted prescriptions.
Clarity Health Care – Visit website
Compass Health Care – Visit website
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You can obtain your FICO score for free directly from MyFICO.com( this provides your score from Equifax, not a full credit report). Beyond just the score, their website offers fantastic educational resources to help you understand credit better.
A FICO Score is a three-digit number based on the information in your credit reports. It helps lenders determine how likely you are to repay a loan. This, in turn, affects how much you can borrow, how many months you have to repay, and how much it will cost (the interest rate).
When you apply for credit, lenders need a fast and consistent way to decide whether or not to loan you money. In most cases, they'll look at your FICO Scores.
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First/Last Mile's mission is to eliminate transportation barriers by providing safe , reliable and accessible transportation services, empowering individuals to reach their full potential. We specialize in bridging the "first/last mile" gap for individuals and organizations. Whether its getting employees to work, clients to appointments, or voters to polling places, we ensure that no one is left behind.
Administrative Office: Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Transportation Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 8 PM
(573) 415-0230
Email: admin@flmvalettransportation.org
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CHA provides housing assistance to over 1,900 families in Columbia and Boone County. To apply for housing you will need: a completed application.
201 Switzler Street
Columbia, MO
573-443-2556
Housing coordinator - 573-443-2556, ext. 1230
List of Housing Places:
Bear Creek Family Site, 1109 Elleta Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65202; Manager - 573-443-2556, ext. 1215
Bryant Walkway I & II Family Sites, 211 Boone Drive, Columbia, MO 65203; Manager - 573-443-2556, ext. 1210
Kinney Point,
Oak Towers, 700 N. Garth Ave, Columbia, MO, 65203; Manager - 573-443-2556 ext. 1216
Paquin Towers, 1201 Paquin St, Columbia, MO 65201;
Stuart Parker Family Site, 201 Switzler Street, Columbia, MO 65203; Manager - 573-443-2556, ext. 7019
If you are eligible for health insurance with your employer, contact your insurance company and ask for a list of primary care providers. Select a provider and call and ask for a new patient appointment.
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Contact Missouri Connections for Health to get help applying for Health Insurance Marketplace.
Hours of operation 8:30am-4:30pm
Office/In-person: By appointment only. Call 573-817-8300 ext. 214 or email contact@moconnectionsforhealth.org to make an appointment.
601 W Nifong Blvd Ste. 3A
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 817-8300
Email: contact@moconnectionsforhealth.org
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Clarity Health Care will assist individuals to apply for Medicare, even if they do not receive health care from their clinics.
Our Stephens Lake Clinic's focus is primary care, so like any doctor's office we offer preventative care, women's health, sick visits, assistance in managing chronic conditions, etc.
1805 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-476-0030
Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
We also offer dental services at our Berrywood location - 3407 Berrywood Dr. Ste. 200, their hours are the same, and their phone number is 573-449-0045.
3407 Berrywood Dr. Ste. 200
Columbia, MO 65201
Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Scholar Clinic (Only open to Columbia Public School Students) - Full primary care clinic for scholars offering same day sick visits as well as ongoing preventative care such as well-child visits, sports physicals, and optometry. Services include vision and hearing screenings, medication management, full lab services, and immunizations/vaccinations.
1010 Rangeline St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-476-0022
Hours: 8am-5pm, M-F
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Missouri residents who are 65 years or older (or under 65 and receiving disability benefits) can enroll in Medicare or switch Medicare plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7. If you would like assistance with open enrollment, contact the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
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The annual Open Enrollment period for buying or renewing health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace typically runs from November 1 to January 15 in Missouri. During this time, you can enroll in or change your health insurance plans for the following year, with coverage generally starting on January 1. If you miss the Open Enrollment, you may still be able to enroll or change plans if you experience a Qualifying Life Event that makes you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. Examples of Qualifying Life Events are losing coverage, getting married, having a baby, or moving. If you would like assistance with open enrollment, contact the Missouri Connections for Health.
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Whenever an illness or injury occurs, you need to decide how serious it is and how soon to get medical care. This will help you choose whether it is best to:
Call or contact your health care provider
Go to an urgent care clinic
Go to an emergency department right away
It pays to think about the right place to go. Treatment in an emergency department can cost 2 to 3 times more than the same care in your provider's office. In addition, your health insurance may require you to pay a higher copayment for care in an emergency department. Think about this and the other issues listed below when deciding.
When to use the emergency room - adult: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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If you are not sure what to do, and you don't have one of the serious conditions listed above, call your health care provider. If the office is not open, your phone call may be forwarded to a nurse or other provider who is on call for the clinic. Describe your symptoms to the provider who answers your call, and find out what you should do.
Your provider or health insurance company may also offer a nurse telephone advice hotline. Call this number and tell the nurse your symptoms and ask for advice on what to do.
If you don’t have a health care provider or health insurance, call one of the following sliding fee scale clinics and ask for an appointment.
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When you have a problem, do not wait too long to get medical care. If your problem is not life threatening or risking disability, but you are concerned and you cannot see your provider soon enough, go to an urgent care clinic.
The kinds of problems an urgent care clinic can deal with include:
Common mild illnesses, such as colds, the flu, earaches, sore throats, migraines, low-grade fevers, and limited rashes
Minor injuries, such as sprains, back pain, minor cuts and burns, minor broken bones, or minor eye injuries
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Coughing or throwing up blood
Deep wound
Dizziness or weakness that does not go away
Heavy bleeding
High fever with headache and stiff neck
High fever that does not get better with medicine
Inhaled smoke or poisonous fumes
Passing out, fainting
Pain in the arm or jaw
Poisoning or overdose of medicine, illegal drug, or alcohol
Possible broken bone, loss of movement, particularly if the bone is pushing through the skin
Seizures
Serious burn
Severe allergic reaction with trouble breathing, swelling, hives
Severe pain anywhere on the body
Sudden confusion
Throwing up or loose stools that does not stop
Trouble breathing
Unusual or bad headache, particularly if it started suddenly
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When to call 911
Choking
Stopped breathing
Head injury with passing out, fainting, or confusion
Injury to neck or spine, particularly if there is loss of feeling or inability to move
Electric shock or lightning strike
Severe burn
Severe chest pain or pressure
Severe shortness of breath
Seizure that lasted more than 1 minute or from which the person does not rapidly awaken
Suddenly not able to speak, see, walk, or move
Suddenly weak or drooping on one side of the body
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Contact and other information on almost 30 local mental health resources. See list of programs.
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The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) provides the legal services and aging and disability communities with the tools and resources they need to serve older adults with the greatest economic and social needs. A centralized, one-stop shop for legal assistance, NCLER provides Legal Training, Case Consultations, and Technical Assistance on Legal Systems Development. Justice in Aging administers NCLER through a contract with the Administration for Community Living’s Administration on Aging.
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This cookbook is based off eating healthy, making recipes, that cost $4 per day per person, to adhere to SNAP guidelines. It has a variety of types of meals and recipes and nice photos.
For more information on the book, go to Good and Cheap.
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Cars for Moms is a nationwide charity that provides transportation, vehicles, and car repairs for single parents who need help with reliable transportation. People donate cash or cars to support single moms in need.
To qualify, you need a nomination for a donated car. You can nominate yourself, or someone can nominate you.
Cars for Moms vets all nominees and checks with partners in your state to see if there are donated cars to give away. If there are no cars available, the nonprofit saves your information until they are able to help.
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FreeCharityCars.org is the free car division of 1-800-Charity Cars, a nonprofit organization that accepts donated vehicles to be given to families who are without transportation. The organization has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America and in People magazine. The company has gifted more than $70 Million worth of vehicles nationwide.
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To participate in Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s Produce Prescription Program, you will need to be a patient at Compass Health Network who lives in Boone County and has children 19 and younger in your household. Healthcare providers at Compass Health can then "prescribe" fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible patients. The program is now administered by Columbia Farmers Market, starting January 11, 2025.
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
PO Box 1742
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 514-4174
Email: info@columbiaurbanag.org
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Please Note: This is not an emergency assistance program. Welcome to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services! A nationally accredited public health department in the state of Missouri, we serve both the city of Columbia and surrounding communities within Boone County, Missouri.
Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety and well-being of Boone County residents. We do this through leadership, partnership and service by coordinating with federal, state and local organizations to achieve our vision of optimal health, safety and well-being for all. Learn more.
Are you interested in receiving emails about local public health updates, such as public health alerts and more? If so, please complete this form.
701 E. Broadway
P.O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205
573-874-2489
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Bountiful Baskets is a food coop to get baskets for fruits and veggies at discount prices. You pick up your basket on Cherry Street and must be on time, 8:15 am. You have to volunteer once per month and set up a free account on their website. Step by step how to get set up details at this link: www.bountifulbaskets.org
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Compass Health Network is a nonprofit health care organization that provides a full continuum of behavioral health services as well as primary and dental health services throughout Missouri.
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Wolfner Library offers informational and recreational materials in braille, audio and large print to Missourians who are unable to use standard print materials due to blindness, visual or physical impairment or a reading disability. Learn about the ways to apply for services below.
P.O. Box 387
Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0387
Toll Free: 800-392-2614
Phone: 573-751-8720
Fax: 573-751-3612
E-Mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov
DATES: JUNE 2ND - JUNE 28TH and JUNE 30TH - AUG 8TH
AGES: 5-15
TIMES: 7:30am - 4:00pm
601 Business Loop 70,
West Suites 214 A-B
Columbia, MO 65203