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.

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www.aao.org/eyecare-america/read-more

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

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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

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Content updated Oct. 1, 2025

The Bare Necessities Pantry is designed to help MACC students access necessary personal care items or small food items they otherwise could not afford. The Bare Necessities Pantry is open to all currently enrolled students at MACC. Each campus location will have items to distribute to students. If you know a student that could benefit from receiving items from the Bare Necessities Pantry, please refer them to the campus contact for information.

Campus Contacts:
Moberly – Jennifer Haynes; Financial Aid Office
Columbia – Katherine Peavler, 573-234-1067
Mexico – Caroline Groves
Hannibal – Wendy Johnson
Kirksville – Denise Farmer

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Seniors, individuals with disabilities or chronic illness.

Content updated Oct. 3, 2025

Meals on Wheels of Columbia is a non-profit organization that aims to extend independence to seniors in our community. Through the help of our many friendly volunteer drivers, we provide a daily M-F hot, nutritious meal to individuals who meet the following criteria:  1. Any senior 65 or over; 2. Any adult who has a diagnosed disability or chronic illness (any age 18+); 3. Any adult needing short-term food support after a recent hospitalization. We serve individuals of all incomes and have a pay what you can model. It is easy and quick to sign up. Complete form on website at www.mealsonwheelscolumbia.org or call to sign up: 573-886-7554.

800 Hospital Drive
Columbia, Mo 65201
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
573-886-7554
Email: office@mealsonwheelscolumbia.org

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Brunch Every 2nd Sun: 11:30 AM. All are welcome to participate.

204 E. Ash
Columbia, Mo 65203
573-443-5423

Content updated July 26, 2024

To see a list of locations, click here: PDF

Content updated May 11, 2024

Dinner is served from 5:00-6:15 pm 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.

1509 Ashley St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-4363

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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

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University of Missouri students, faculty, and staff and MU Healthcare employees

Content updated Nov. 8, 2024

Tiger Pantry and Truman's Closet offers nonperishable and perishable food items at no cost to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Missouri and MU Healthcare employees. Truman's Closet provides professional clothing rentals at no cost to Mizzou-affiliated people.

Hours of operation:
Sunday: 12-2pm
Tuesday: 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday: 4:30-6:30pm

299 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-882-2704
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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.

Tips for riding the bus along with routes and maps.