Community Food Resources
Content updated April 18, 2024
The mission of Helping Hands Southern Boone is to unite families in need with resources and donations in the spirit of God’s love.
Helping Hands Free Store
113 E. Broadway
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 356-1174
Email: helpinghandssoboco@gmail.com
Mondays 2:00-4:00 PM
Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM
(CLOSED second Thursday of the month)
2nd & 4th Saturdays Each Month 9 AM - 12 PM
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1209 E Walnut St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-256-7662
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Updated March 18, 2024
Como Mobile Aid has camping tents available for clients who are homeless and requesting one for shelter. Send an email to comomobileaid@gmail.com with the request and the client’s name. The parameters are they can receive one per season/quarter.
Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our global community of Lasagna Love volunteers prepare lasagnas each week and deliver them free of charge and contact-free to the doorstep of local families who have requested a meal. Families can privately sign up to receive a meal (no questions asked!).
Request a lasagna website
Social Handles: @WeAreLasagnaLove (Facebook, Instagram)
Lisa Hade, Regional Director - lisa@lasagnalove.org
Content updated Nov. 22, 2023
The City of Columbia along with the following community partners: Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services, Columbia Public Schools, Powerhouse Community Development Corporation and Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Area are providing free “Summer Lunches” to children 18 years and younger. Lunches are provided at multiple locations in the Columbia area.
CHA Residents
The food pantry is open every Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Updated on: August 25, 2023
616 Park Avenue
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 815-1072
Content updated Dec. 18, 2023
Mobile Pantries distribute food monthly at set locations throughout The Food Bank’s service area. Check the calendar below for the most up-to-date information on upcoming Mobile Pantries, including cancellations and reschedulings.
Content updated Jan. 22, 2024
The Hogan House food pantry is open every Sunday, 1–3 pm. People can come during this time and shop (all food is free). It’s preferred that they bring their own boxes or bags. If it is their first time, they will need to fill out some paperwork as we are under the mid Missouri Central food pantry. Each initial visit they will need to check-in but not fill out any more forms. People are able to come every Sunday!
Food pantry is located at 313 Hogan Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.
Ginger Riley
Hogan House Programs Director
Email: ginger@dosomethingrightnow.org
Content updated Sept 25, 2023
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Updated on: August 24, 2023
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) division provides income-based nutrition services to pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and children up to their 5th birthday. The WIC staff helps families eat well and stay healthy with the following services:
Breastfeeding support
Health screenings
Nutrition education and counseling
Referrals to health care
Risk assessments
Vouchers for healthy foods
1005 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7355
Updated on: July 17, 2023
MACC Students Only
Parkade Plaza
Business Loop 70
Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1067
By appointment only
Meals on Wheels of Columbia is a non-profit organization that aims to extend independence to seniors in our community.
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
800 Hospital Drive
Columbia, Mo 65201
573-886-7554
Visit website
Brunch Every 2nd Sun: 11:30 AM. All are welcome to participate.
204 E. Ash
Columbia, Mo 65203
573-443-5423
Content updated May 11, 2024
Dinner is served from 4:30 - 5:30 everyday of the week. Click here to volunteer to serve and/or donate food items with us!
Open to everyone
Must be sober. No-one admitted under the influence of drugs or alcohol
NEW LOCATION15
09 Ashley St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-4363
Updated on: Jan. 24, 2024
Always available. Shelf sustainable foods and hygiene items. Also will be stocking with gently used sweatshirts, sweatpants and socks, gloves, hats, scarves and the like. Free Little Pantries and Blessing Boxes.
Location of the boxes in the area as of 12/30/2023: Visit website
Map of the boxes - Visit website
Only for Mizzou Students, Staff and Faculty
299 Hitt St Columbia, MO 65201 573-882-2704
Online forms must be filled out prior to participation. Visit website
Second Saturday of the Month. 10 AM - 12 PM. Drive By or Pick Up. Bring the following for each person: Proof of address, Income, ID, & SS#.
4919 Prairie Ridge St
Columbia, MO 65203
Helen Robinson 573-819-0696
For emergency needs: 573-474-5885
Every 2nd and 4th Sat: 11 AM – 1 PM
* Form to fill out
*Will provide home delivery if not abile to get to pantry
108 E. Ash
Columbia, MO 65203
573-442-6028
Content updated Jan. 24, 2024
Progressive Missionary Baptist Church's Food Pantry - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1-3 pm
702 Banks Avenue
Columbia, MO 65202
573-443-0611
Content updated Oct 24, 2023
Central Pantry is now located at 705 Business Loop 70W. If you live or work in Boone County and are in need of food assistance, you are welcome to visit Central Pantry. Our intake process is entirely self-declared, so no paperwork is required, just bring yourself to enroll at Central Pantry. A form of ID helps intake move quicker and the names and birthdates of other households written on a piece of paper help, but none are necessary.
Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 2pm
705 Business Loop 70W
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7848
Updated on: October 25, 2023
The Columbia Farmers Market provide a place for direct exchange of high quality and safe food between the local farmer and consumers. They offer a matching program for recipients of SNAP or WIC, kids activities and gardening workshops.
1769 West Ash
Columbia, MO 65203
573-823-6889
Content updated Jan. 24, 2024
This is the Jefferson City office which serves Central and Northern MO including Boone County. They provide services for refugees and immigrants, those with food insecurity, mental health needs, health and nutrition education, and disaster preparation and response.
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-635-7719
Content updated May 6, 2024
Voluntary Action Center is a local non profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community.
- Household: Must be a Boone County Resident.
- Income: Gross monthly income for everyone living at the Address must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines. Information includes: employment income, unemployment, SNAP/food stamp benefits, TANF, child support, VA benefits, Social Security income.
- Demographic Information: Information about everyone in the household. Examples may include: Social Security number, birthdate, health insurance provider, contact information.
Services Provided Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. VAC encourages clients to call or visit our website for more information on receiving services during walk-in lobby hours and appointment days.
403 A Vandiver
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273
Content updated Dec. 18, 2023
The Senior Center provides a safe place for individuals in their mature years to stopover to interact with persons approximately the same age, and share the same interests. Thru many different activities and a healthy meal program, people can stay active mentally as well as physically
The Center’s hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-4PM
Lunch 10:45 - 12:45 pm; Take out only after 12:30 pm. A Full lunch ticket costs $7.00 ($6.00 for a veteran). A full lunch includes an entree, 2 sides, soup, dessert, and a drink. All items may be ordered individually as well. There is no age limit to come and eat.
1121 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-874-2050
Email
Men Only
Updated on: July 17, 2023
Dinner Served at 8PM except Thursdays it’s 7PM. Breakfast served at 7AM.
901 Rangeline St Columbia, MO 65202 573-875-4913