All in need of food and supplies

Content updated Oct. 3, 2025

Monthly Food Pantry services available to all in need.
Monthly Open Hours, 2nd Saturday, 10am-12pm
Call for emergency needs between 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday

4919 Prairie Ridge St Columbia, MO 65203
For emergency needs: 573-474-5885

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Anyone in the Boone County area that has a need for food.

Content updated Oct. 3, 2025

We provide food for community members encountering food insecurity. Occasionally we have household and hygiene products.
Hours: The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm with the exception of November and December we are open the 1st and 3rd Saturday due to the Holidays. Time is still the same.

Russell Chapel CME Church
108 E Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
Email: russellchapelcmechurch@gmail.com

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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

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Content updated May 28, 2025

Feeding America had staffing changes, and they are not helping with food stamp applications right now. They will direct clients back to the Food Bank. Here is the form anyone can fill out to have a Food Bank employee reach out to help someone apply via phone: SNAP Support • The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri

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

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Content updated Oct. 31, 2025

Columbia Farmers Market is a year-round, producer-only farmers market located in the MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, offering fresh, local produce, meat, eggs, cheeses, honey & more. SNAP payments are accepted, and SNAP & WIC matching programs, live music, and free kids activities are offered at each market.

Hours:
Summer Season: Saturdays 8am-12pm (April-Oct.)
Winter Season: Saturdays 9am-12pm (Nov.-March)
Weekday Season: Wednesdays 4-7pm (May 27th-Aug. 26th)

MU Healthcare Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park
1769 West Ash
Columbia, MO 65203
573-823-6889
Email: info@columbiafarmersmarket.org

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Bike to the Future (B2F) provides bicycles to adults who have no means of transportation other than walking or using public means.

Email: biketothefuturemo@gmail.com

Regular car maintenance is an important step in prolonging the life of your car and minimizing costly repairs. This link includes a checklist and timeline of recommended maintenance. If you are not able to perform these assessments yourself, it is recommended that you take it to be serviced professionally. Many shops do this basic service for free or for a low cost. It is better to pay for the small problems before they become a major expense.

Content updated Aug. 15, 2025

Having a title in your name: Once you buy a car, you have 30 days to get the title transferred to you or to get a title in your name. This will involve gathering various pieces of paperwork and visiting your local DMV; to find out exactly what documents you will need, visit website.

Several tips as you start the search for buying a used car.

Content updated April 4, 2026

Tips for riding the bus along with routes and maps.

Content updated April 4, 2026

A link to the MO Dept of Revenue’s website on license reinstatement requirements.

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Content updated Sept. 29, 2025

A list of steps and documentation needed to obtain a driver’s license.

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Content updated Nov. 10, 2025

Columbia Public Library, Part of the Daniel Boone Regional Library system

Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.

The library is free and open to everyone. Those interested in checking out materials and using the free online resources may apply for a free library card. Apply online or at the library.

In addition to being able to check out books, you can borrow music CDs, DVDs, magazines, early learning kits for children, fiber arts kits, Memory Care kits, Parent Packs for new and expectant parents, STEAM kits, telescopes and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. You can reserve most items by placing a hold online or at any library, and then pick them up inside the library or via curbside pickup.

There are many opportunities taking place at the library that don’t require a library card including programs for all ages, a quiet reading room and a special interactive play area for children. You may take advantage of the free Wi-Fi in the building or use one of the public computers. To use the computers, you either need a library card or a guest pass. You may also scan, make copies and print documents for a small fee.

Access for all: Serving patrons of all abilities - The library is free and open to everyone, but we know that for some, access to our services and facilities can be a greater challenge. We are always looking for ways to overcome barriers to our services. Click the link to access some of the services. In addition, the library has offers assistance to those with mobility issues and vision and hearing disabilities.

Read to Succeed, a program that teaches adults who struggle with reading. The program focuses on teaching adults who are 18 and older whose primary language is English. Each student will be paired with a volunteer instructor, most of whom will have a background in education. All learning materials are free for the student.

The Read to Succeed program has locations at Columbia Public Library, Callaway County Public Library in Fulton, Holts Summit Public Library and Southern Boone Public Library in Ashland. An online option is also available.

Prospective students and volunteers can apply to the program on Daniel Boone Regional Library’s website.

100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161

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Content updated Oct. 8, 2025

ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program offers free relationship education courses to those that want to learn more about healthy relationships in their lives. Most of the classes are offered remotely and are available to anyone in the state of Missouri. Those eligible are at least 18 years of age, live in the state of Missouri and are able to attend five weeks of classes as well as complete the intake and sign-up process.

Like our FB page-ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program Central Missouri or visit our agency website, www.cmca.us for more information or for a referral form.

CMCA ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program
800 N. Providence Road, Suite 110
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 540-1028
Email: smrh@cmca.us
Program Manager: Nolanda Dodd nolanda@cmca.us

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Content updated April 22, 2025

Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free learning and development services to children age birth to 5 years from low-income families. Early Head Start and Head Start welcome children with disabilities. Registration and eligibility requirements are available through CMCA at 573-443-8706 ext 1059 or contact the specific Head Start location. Online applications can be found here: Head Start App (English) or Head Start App (Spanish).

CMCA Office
807 North Providence Road Columbia, MO 65203 573-443-8706

https://cmca.us/get-help/head-start/

Content updated March 18, 2026

Fees are usually 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of a private provider. We’d love to be your dental care team — our students and residents, guided by licensed professionals, treat over 60,000 patients each year. Become a Patient.

650 E 25th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-235-2100

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Content updated Sept. 16, 2024

An interfaith agency providing many services.

1310 E McCarty Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-7776
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Content updated Sept 22, 2023

Community Health Center of Central Missouri accepts most major insurances and Medicaid. Uninsured (emergency services only) and underinsured patients are asked to complete a sliding fee application prior to service. Lowest co-pay for sliding scale is $20 per visit. Appointments are necessary for non-emergency patients, but true emergency patients are given priority. Please call main number for an appointment: 573-632-2777

Fulton Dental Clinic 561 Commons Drive Fulton, MO 65251 573-632-2777

Jefferson City Dental Clinic 1511 Christy Drive Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-632-2777

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Content updated Sept 22, 2023

We serve persons of all ages who need access to primary health care, dental, and behavioral health regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Our target population are those who have not had access to care due to lack of financial resources, complex needs, cultural or other barriers to accessing health care.

Monday-Friday – 8am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday – closed

340 Kelley Parkway
Mexico, MO 56265
573-582-1234
Crisis Line: 800-833-2064

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Content updated Sept. 22, 2023

Mobile Dental Units serve the dental needs of eligible physically challenged children, and mentally challenged/developmentally disabled adults and children. Basic and routine dental treatments include x-rays, examinations, cleaning, fluoride treatments, fillings, routine extractions, root canals, and referrals.

573-821-0468

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