“SuN Bucks” for Kids
Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
Missouri SuN Bucks helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months when school is not in session. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child that can be used to buy nutritious foods at authorized locations around Missouri.
Most eligible children will receive the benefit automatically and do not need to apply; however, households who need to apply can submit the application online by August 31, 2024. Families can use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an application.
Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card.
For more information about SuNBucks, visit mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks.
Helping Hands Southern Boone
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
COMO Homeless Resources (trifold brochure)
Updated July 12, 2024
This brochure list some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
CMCA - Resource Guide
Updated on: July 17, 2024
This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need. The resources and information listed in the guide have been compiled by other groups and agencies in our 8 county service area over the years, and most notably in Boone County by the Voluntary Action Center.
Lasagna Love
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
Hogan House
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
12345 Fit-Tastic
Content updated Aug. 26, 2024
Here are some helpful resources for being Fit-Tastic! at Home
610 E 22nd St.
Kansas City, Missouri, MO 64108
(816) 234-9249
St. Luke UMC
Brunch Every 2nd Sun: 11:30 AM. All are welcome to participate.
204 E. Ash
Columbia, Mo 65203
573-443-5423
Food Bank Market (formerly the Central Food Pantry)
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
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
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
Columbia Senior Activity Center
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