Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
Low-income individuals and families, Veterans, children, and all interested community members whether retired, college students, or anywhere in between
Content updated Aug. 14, 2026
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) is a non-profit working in central Missouri out of two main locations: Columbia’s Agriculture Park and Mark and Carol Stevenson Veterans Urban Farm. Our vision is a community transformed by good food for all and the skills to grow it. We run a number of targeted programs to provide a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables directly to community members in need while supporting people of all ages with opportunities to develop lifelong skills in home gardening, agriculture, and cooking.
Locations:
Columbia's Agriculture Park (1769 W Ash Street)
Mark and Carol Stevenson's Veterans Urban Farm (1207 Smith Street)
Kilgore's Community Garden (700 N Providence Road)
Community Welcome Center at Columbia's Agriculture Park is open: Monday- Friday: 8am-6pm, and Saturday: 9am-12pm
573-514-4174
Email: info@columbiaurbanag.org
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Links for below programs:
OG: https://www.columbiaurbanag.org/opportunity-gardens
Apprenticeship: https://www.columbiaurbanag.org/apprenticeship
Veterans Programming: https://www.columbiaurbanag.org/veterans-urban-farm
Volunteering: https://www.columbiaurbanag.org/volunteer
Dollars and Sense Healthy Eating
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
Get tips on budgeting, planning, and shopping for meals and snacks.
New Day Columbia (formerly Turning Point Day Center)
Content updated July 31, 2026
New Day provides basic services for individuals in Boone County who are experiencing homelessness. Services include:
• Showers
• Laundry
• Mail Service
• Computers
• Hygiene Products
• Personal Storage
• Phone Access
• Coffee/Water
• Wi-Fi
• Charging Stations
• Connection to Local Services
1304 Bowling Street
Columbia MO 65201
M-F, 8am – 4pm; Sunday 1-4pm
573-214-4077
Email: info@columbianewday.org
Job Point
Job Point is Missouri’s premier employment center and Community Development Corporation.
400 Wilkes Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 573-474-8560
jobpoint.org
Missouri Association of Nursing Home Administrators (MANHA)
4100 Country Club Dr. Jefferson City MO 65109 573-634-5345
SSI Are Eligible for Discounted Internet Service Through the Lifeline Program
Content updated March 25, 2026
This federal initiative is designed to make phone and internet services more affordable for low-income households, ensuring that more individuals have the connectivity needed to access important resources and services online. Eligible consumers can receive a monthly discount of up to $9.25. Consumers living on Tribal lands are eligible for an enhanced discount of up to $34.25 per month, making it even easier to stay connected and access essential services.
Individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Medicaid, and other Federal Assistance programs, as well as households with income of 135 percent or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible.
Individuals can visit Home - Universal Service Administrative Company to check their eligibility and submit an application.
Once enrolled, individuals are encouraged to create a personal my Social Security account, ensuring safe, secure, and convenient access to your Social Security records and online services.
Websites to Compare Plans
Content updated July 17, 2026
These websites track the plans offered by different companies and list some less expensive choices.
Whistleout - Phone, internet, TV
NerdWallet - Phone
Be sure to compare coverage area as well as prices
MO-X
Content updated March 18, 2026
MO-X/Doc & Norm Direct is a scheduled service providing ground transportation between Columbia and the St Louis Airport. Service can originate at Columbia, Kingdom City, or The St Louis Airport. We are located in Columbia, MO.
303 Business Loop 70 East
Columbia, MO 65201
573-256-1991
877-669-4826
Email: reservations@moexpress.com
Greyhound at the Midway Truck Stop
Content updated April 24, 2026
New April 2026 - The phone number on the website is discontinued; local bus stop has no email or phone number.
6401 Highway 40 W
Columbia, MO 65203
(800) 231-2222