Eye Care Resources
Content updated Sept 17, 2024
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2901 W Broadway, Suite 101
Columbia, MO 65203
573-474-4181
2111 Missouri Blvd Ste C
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 830-0110
Seniors Program and a Glaucoma Program
Content updated Sept 17, 2024
The Seniors Program connects eligible seniors 65 and older with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost, and up to one year of follow-up care for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam, for the physician services.
The Glaucoma Program provides a glaucoma eye exam at no cost to those who are eligible and uninsured.
Content updated Sept 17, 2024
Save big on glasses with our 2 pairs for $79.95 offer. This offer applies to over 100 frames in the store tagged $69.95 with single-vision plastic uncoated lenses. When you purchase two pairs of glasses, you'll receive a FREE eye exam* ($69 value).
Hours:
Mon - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
1205 Grindstone Pkwy #113
Columbia, MO 65201
573-442-5725
Content updated Sept. 18, 2024
Eye Care Assistance program is designed to cover the eye care costs of Missourians who fit the eligibility criteria. Some services that they may cover include: Visits to the eye doctor’s office, diagnostic testing, some laser treatments, minor eye care procedures, some surgical procedures. Call for an application.
To join the organ and tissue donor registry visit registerme.org or your local DMV office.
800-753-2265
401 N Keene St., Suite 1P
Columbia, MO 65201
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
Voluntary Action Center is a local non profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community. We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to people living in Boone County, Missouri including some funds for both Birth Certificates (In the state of Missouri only) and for ID’s. The VAC Opportunity campus fully opened in July 2026 providing Waypoint Shelter, an emergency shelter for unhoused members of Boone County, New Day Columbia, Day Services for the unhoused with showers and laundry services, and Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen providing a hot meal every night of the year.
VAC serves:
Low-income families
Underemployed/unemployed
People with economic disadvantages
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Individuals with disabilities and the elderly
Disadvantaged youth
Hours of operation:
Cindy Mustard Resource Center: 9-12 and 1-4
Waypoint Shelter: Guests need to appear in-person at Waypoint Shelter after 5:30pm to check availability (the line starts to form then). Speak to a staff member at the door to get on the list for the night. Check-in ends at 7:30pm. Waypoint Shelter closes at 8:00am each Sunday-Friday and is open all day Saturday.
1300 Bowling Street
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273
Individuals with disabilities
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
Midwest Special Needs Trust is a non-profit organization that administers Special Needs Trusts and a Charitable Trust.
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
573-256-5055
Email: grants@midwestspecialneedstrust.org
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