SNAP Missouri & Kansas
Trump and Republicans in Congress cut food assistance (SNAP) in their Big Ugly Bill last July. Many have already lost benefits and more are set to lose SNAP beginning May 1st.
As food assistance is being cut off at the federal level, community is stepping up. Find food assistance and information on how to stay eligible for SNAP by using links below.
Below are local food pantries and resources in the metro St. Louis and Kansas City areas to help you and your family access meals and groceries.
St. Louis Region
Food Locators
St. Louis Area Foodbank: Find food distribution events using their locator. Visit → St. Louis Area Foodbank – Find Food
Operation Food Search: Locate food pantries and meal programs across St. Louis. Visit → Find Food – Operation Food Search
St. Louis-MO Gov: Find free meal locations and local food pantries. Visit → Food Help
Food Pantries
The Salvation Army Midland Division (multiple pantry locations in the St. Louis region, including county suburbs) | Website
Circle of Concern (serving families in west St. Louis County and parts of Jefferson County) | Website
Kansas City Region
Food Locators
Harvesters: Regional food bank and food resource locator. Visit → Food Locator – Harvesters
YMCA of Greater Kansas City: Details on mobile food pantries and community food programs. Visit → Food Distribution & Hunger Prevention | YMCA of Greater Kansas City
LIFT UP KC: Search local food pantries and food banks. Visit → Food Pantries & Food Banks – Kansas City, MO | Lift Up KC
Food Pantries
Bishop Sullivan Center Food Pantry (Two locations in the Kansas City area) | Website
Guardian Angels Parish Food Pantry | Website
Additional Resources
United Way
United Way 24-hour Support Line: Call 2-1-1 at any time of the day, and operators there can help you find the closest food pantry in your area. You can also search their website for additional resources by county. Visit → 211helps