From blazes and blizzards to floods and fires, the Missouri Red Cross fulfills the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. They provide immediate assistance for food, shelter, clothing and emotional support. For more information CALL: (877) 272-7337.
This link provides a list of organizations who help children of military servicemembers and Veterans.
The FLF Dream Center exists to serve Moberly and the surrounding communities through food and clothing distribution. For more information CALL: (660) 263-0488
Phone 573-355-7758
Statewide
Coalition of the six Missouri Food Banks working to provide hunger relief to every county (and St. Louis City) in the state.
The Food Bank partners with more than 145 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and other agencies to ensure food gets into the hands of those who need it most. For more information, contact (573) 474-1020.
This is a resource for veterans living with cancer or HIV in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. For more information contact Katie Simpson at (314) 652-3663 or katie@foodoutreach.org
Northeastern Kansas & Northwestern Missouri
Regional food bank serving a 26-county area of northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas.
This organization offers assistance with food and clothing around the Macon Country area. For more information CALL: (660) 395-3663
They provide meals to senior citizens, disabled individuals as well as recreational activities. For more information CALL: (660) 385-6411
Find local pantries, soup kitchens, food shelves, food banks and other food help.
Phone (844) 627-7353
Armed with a caravan of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens and volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief delivers the healing power of BBQ in times of need, feeding first responders and communities affected by natural disasters along with year-round efforts to fight hunger.
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Patrick Center helps homeless Veterans find employment, provide clothing, food and other forms of support. Contact Shelia Schneider at (314) 202-2164 for more information.
Phone 855-823-4908
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) offers a monthly benefit to help you buy food and food products, such as seeds and plants to grow food. This monthly benefit is loaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and cannot be withdrawn as cash. Your monthly benefit amount will depend on your income and the size of your household.
The Kaufman Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit supports St Louis area Veterans and children who are at risk of abuse or poverty, needing food, shelter, clothing, medical care and basic needs. This organization may also provide pro bono legal services for certain situations. For more information email info@thekaufmanfund.org
Use this form to refer a veteran to The Kaufman Fund Mental Health Collaborative to receive mental health services. This form is for
those organizations who are not yet members of the Community Information Exchange (CIE). Once completed, the form needs to be emailed to anortz21@gmail.com AND downslauren123@gmail.com
This organization can assist Veterans and their families facing challenges in many different areas. Visit their website for more information.
The Missouri WIC program provides supplemental food, health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding promotion and support to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five (5). Fathers, grandparents, guardians, and foster parents may also apply for benefits for the children living in their household. For more information CALL: (800) 392-8209.