Community Resources

ABLE tutors provide quality instruction that helps adults gain increased literacy skills. Anyone 16 years of age or older and not in school may participate. 

Temporary assistance for hotel lodging after fire or other disaster.

-Mobile Food Pantry Distribution-
3rd Saturday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Section 8 voucher program based on availability.

Only available for residents who live within the Jefferson City school district.

Bus passes available by appointment only; must meet certain eligibility requirements; gas vouchers for medical appointments or new hires; once every three months; Greyhound or Amtrak for emergency relocation occasionally available. Housing assistance program to assist working families transition from homelessness to independent living. Families are supported for one year to achieve sustainability. 

Medical and dental care. Walk in medical appointments accepted. Sliding fee scale available based on income. After hours care available. 

Counseling services for behavioral health and substance abuse for children and adults. Crisis Center for adults 18 years and older. 

Offers free services and support to the Hispanic community. Includes educational programs, interpretation and translation services, assistance with transportation, and social services. 

Community meal 1st and 3rd Thursday (5:30PM-6:30PM)

Need SSN and ID; may visit once per month; Tuesday 12:00PM-4:00PM.

1st and 3rd Tuesday 1:00PM-2:00PM; visits limited to once every 6 months.

Need valid drivers license or state ID. Food pantry Tuesdays 1-3pm. May visit once every three months. 

Community meal 4th Thursday (6:00PM-7:00PM).

Fresh Start Market: household necessity and toiletry pantry. Clients spend points on the items they need. Points are earned by working in the market or attending educational programs. Open first three Tuesdays of the month from 12:00-3:00pm. 

Provides the foundation and safe space for homeless children in Jefferson City. Ages 0-21 only. 

Advocacy, peer support, independent living skills, information and referral, and transition for persons with all types of disabilities. Will serve all persons with disabilities including youth, young adults, the aging, and veteran populations. 

Public housing and Section 8 voucher program based on availability.

-Distribution-
2nd Thursday: 4 – 6 p.m.

Routes within Jefferson City limits; Monday-Friday only 6:40AM-5:20PM; $1.50 per ride.

Helps individuals initiate and maintain recovery from behavioral health disorders. 

Provides free classes to individuals who are at least 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in secondary school. 

-Distribution-
1st Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Job finding services and workshops; computer access.

Mobile soup kitchen every Saturday. Times vary - starting at noon. 

Housing resources from the State of Missouri.

Search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5.

Computer access; free computer classes including one-on-one tech time help with IT staff.

Support and education groups for family, professionals and individuals living with mental illness.

Community intervention and rehabilitation for individuals with persistent mental illness.

Provide services to persons who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.

No-interest mortgages to qualifying families.

Need SSN and ID; may visit once per month; Monday-Thursday 9:30AM-11:30AM; Thursday 4:00PM-6:00PM.

-Distribution-
4th Wednesday: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Pregnant women and mothers of newborns only.

Exists to prevent and end forced labor and sexual exploitation of innocent children, women and men. Seeks to identify victims, expose traffickers and buyers, promote slave-free practices and support survivors of human trafficking on their journey towards wholeness. 

Photo ID; Proof of Address; Social Security Card for each household member required. Bags, laundry baskets or boxes are suggested to carry food.

2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.; may visit monthly; no ID or income requirements.

40 beds; houses men, women, and children – call ahead for availability; adults cannot have assault records and cannot have been at the Salvation Army within a year; cold weather cots when nighttime temps below 32 degrees.

-Distribution-
2nd Tuesday: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Job finding services for individuals with disabilities.

Emergency shelter serving homeless veterans and their families.

Wolfner Library serves print disabled Missourians of all ages who are unable to read standard print materials due to visual impairment, blindness, physical disability or reading disability, either temporary or permanent.