First Christian Church
327 E. Capitol
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
(573) 636-5157
The Church runs a panty every Tuesday from 12:00pm-4:00pm. SSN and ID are required; may visit once per month.
Community Resources
First Presbyterian Church
324 Madison
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
(573) 636-2149
The church has a food pantry on Tuesdays 1-3pm. A valid drivers license or state ID is required. Individuals may visit once every three months.
First United Methodist Church
201 Monroe
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
(573) 635-6886
The church provides "grab and go" lunches that can be picked up whenever the office is open: M-Thurs. 9:00am-4:30pm.
The also have a Fresh Start Market, which is a 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.
Food Bank's Mobile Markets program
2101 Vandiver Dr.
Columbia, MO 65202
United States
Get nutritious, satisfying food at no cost to you through one of our hundreds of partner agencies or Mobile Markets serving numerous counties in this area provided by the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri.
Good Shepherd Food Pantry
1117 Adams Street
Linn, MO 65051
United States
(573)897-0525
Food Pantry Distribution is on Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-11:30 am. No distributions on the fifth week of the month.
Halo
927 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
(573) 635-1975
HALO represents far more than food and shelter for at-risk youth in Jefferson City, MO. The HALO Girls Home is one of few housing options for children experiencing homelessness in the central Missouri area. And the HALO Learning Center puts teen boys on a path to a positive future. Ages 0-21 only.
Handi-Wheels
820 E. Miller
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
(573) 634-6477
Handi-Wheels can pick up clients inside the city limits and take them to any destination within the city limits which can be safely reached. All buses are wheelchair-lift equipped and provide transportation for individuals who because of disability cannot travel to or from a fixed route bus stop or cannot get on, ride or get off a fixed route bus.
ILRC
1760 Southridge Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
United States
(573)-556-0400
ILRC provides 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.
Jefferson City Housing Authority
1040 Myrtle Ave
Jefferson City, MO 65109
United States
(573) 635-6163
The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson (JCHA), Missouri is to provide decent, safe, affordable housing, without discrimination, for low-income individuals or families, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. Public housing and Section 8 voucher program based on availability.
Jefferson City Room at the Inn
107 Monroe Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
JCRATI is an emergency, overnight, low-barrier, homeless shelter operating December through March in the First Baptist Church Activities Building.
JeffTran
820 E. Miller
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
(573) 636-6477
JeffTran is the city bus system with routes within Jefferson City limits; Monday-Friday only 6:40am-5:20pm; $1.50 per ride.
Knights of Columbus
1822 Tanner Bridge Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
Mobile Food Pantry Distribution:
2nd Tuesday of the month, 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Landmark Recovery Center
204 Metro Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
United States
(573)-635-3065
The recovery center helps individuals initiate and maintain recovery from behavioral health disorders.
Lincoln University Adult Education and Literacy
Martin Luther King Hall, Room 19
812 East Dunklin Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
United States
573-659-3122
Lincoln University provides free classes on basic literacy, HiSet/GED, ESL, and Citizenship to individuals who are at least 17 years of age or older and not enrolled in secondary school.
Missouri Cares Mobile Soup Kitchen
Missouri Cares Mobile Soup Kitchen is a group of volunteers in the Jefferson City Area that deliver food and other necessities to the homeless on Saturdays.
Missouri Department of Mental Health
800-364-9687
DMH is the State’s mental health authority. The Department sets policies and standards of care; oversees programs and services delivered by contracted community providers; and provides direct services to individuals. DMH direct services include assuring the health and safety of individuals, treatment and habilitation, community participation, and recovery supports.
The DMH system delivers essential supports to Missourians living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorder including in-home services, community-based services, and in-patient services. These services are provided primarily through collaboration with local community providers. In addition, DMH operates 12 state habilitation centers and behavioral health hospitals across 15 locations.
Missouri Family Resources
(866) 583-2392
Missouri Family Resources a free statewide resource website and mobile app that houses a variety of local resources for families with young children. It is designed to be used by families and professionals.
Users can search for local resources, then print their search results or share them directly by email, text, or social media. Users may also suggest updates to resource listings and can submit new resources to be included in the database.
Missouri River Regional Library (MRRL)
214 Adams Street
22 Library Lane Linn, MO
Jefferson City or Linn, MO 65101
United States
(573) 634-2464
MRRL is the public library system serving both Cole and Osage counties offering forms assistance, computer lab, free computer classes including one-on-one tech time help with IT staff.