St. Luke's
United Church of Christ
No Matter Who You Are Or Where You Are On Life's Journey, You Are Welcome Here!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Local Food Pantries - Please call to confirm hours before visiting
Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 700 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, MO 64050
Fridays - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Community Services League - 404 S. Noland Rd. Independence, MO 64050
Appointment Required - register online or by phone.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Messiah Lutheran Church - 613 S. Main St. Independence, MO 64050
Saturdays - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
St. Mary's Outreach Food Pantry - 600 N. Liberty St. Independence, MO 64050
ID and proof of addresss required
Wednesdays and Thursdays - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Salvation Army Food Pantry - 14700 E. Truman Rd. Independence, MO 64050
ID and proof of address required
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mount Washington Baptist Church - 9623 E. Independence Ave. Independence, MO 64053 816-254-5777
Mondays and Wednesdays - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Abundant Life Church - 112 W. 23rd St. Independence, MO 64055 816-554-8181
Tuesdays - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
EJC Drop-In Center
Good Shepherd Community of Christ Church - 4341 Blue Ridge Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64133
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Open daily when temperatures are life threatening from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Multiple services provided - Case worker to help with housing and employment needs. Showers, laundry, mail delivery and meals.
Necessity Pantry
St. Michael's Episcopal Church - 4000 Lee's Summit Rd. Independence, MO 64055
Offers personal care items including shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, shaving cream, bath soap, lotion, deodorant, laundry detergent, toilet paper and feminine hygiene and incontinence products.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Local Hot Meals
Neighborhood Dinner Free Meal at Stone Church Community of Christ - 1012 W. Lexington Independence, MO 64050
Wednesdays - 6:00 pm
East Independence Church of Christ - 2020 S. 291 Hiway Independence, MO 64057 816-461-0266
Wednesday - 6:00pm - 8:00 pm
Lunch Partners
709 W. Maple Independence, MO 64050 816-461-7215
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fairmount Community Center - 217 Cedar Ave. Independence, MO 64053 816-254-8334
Fridays - 11:30 am Free Meal - Reservations needed one day before
Mondays through Thursdays - 11:30 am $6.00 meals, $4.00 if member
Palmer Center for Seniors - 218A N. Pleasant St Independence, MO 6405 816-325-6200
Mondays through Fridays - 11:30 am - Reservations needed one day before
$3.00 per senior meal and $6.00 for non-senior guests
Domestic Violence Hotline
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse or violence, call the Kansas City metrowide hotline for help. Free information about housing, financial aid, medical aid, counseling services and shelters 24 hours a day.
816-468-5463
Utility Assistance
Spire Energy DollarHelp Program Customer Service 800-582-1234
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
This program assists eleigible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance, weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIWAP)
This program may be able to help with a one-time payment for water and/or wastewater (sewer) bill from November - September. The maximum amount possible is $750.
Liberty Street Sheet
This is a resource that is updated quarterly by the Kansas City Public Library and provides a number of local resources for food, shelter, clothing, etc.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Parents of children birth- 5 can sign their child up to receive a free monthly book.
Essential Families
Helps bridge the digital divide by providing free laptops, virtual workforce training, and virtual home visits to families in need.
Sleepyhead Beds
This non profit can help families in need secure beds and bedding for the members of the household.
Happy Bottoms
A wonderful resource to help provide diapers and wipes to families with new babies.
Flourish Furniture Bank
This resource can provide furniture for a new place.
Iris
IRIS is a low-cost ride option for transportation between different parts of Kansas City. To book a ride, just head over the app and schedule the service. You can ride anywhere in the KC metro for as little as $4.00/person.
Legal Aid
Clients can apply for pro-bono legal help and advice.
True Light Family Resource Center
Located within the community on 31st street this organization offers various supports to families in need, including; free clothes, hygiene supplies, diapers, sack lunches, emergency assistance and a women’s day shelter.
Connections to Success
This resource can help with job interview preparation, resume writing and getting some clothes to look and feel your best self as you look for/begin work.
KC Ministry Mother's Closet
This organization offers various pop ups throughout the community where mothers can receive free clothing for themselves and their children.
The Family Conservancy
Provides a variety of education and mental health services for families with early learners, this can also be a helpful resource for child care teacher training events.
Catholic Charities
This organization can provide various different types of support and advocacy services.
Synergy Services
Synergy Services offers a variety of support for survivors of Domestic Violence. Services include shelter, case management, counseling and legal advocacy.