Food Assistance Resources
Need assistance applying for SNAP or just navigating the process? Harvesters and Feeding America can help. Click here to visit the application.
Applying for SNAP
Do You Qualify for SNAP Benefits?
mRelief can help you determine if you qualify.
The Double Up Bucks program allows you to stretch your SNAP benefits at certain farmers markets and grocery stores. Click here to learn about the program, how it works, and where you can shop.
Stretching Your SNAP Benefits
Harvesters has a Food Locator map to help find Harvesters Partner Agencies in your area. Click here to use the Food Locator.
Need to Find a Food Pantry or Kitchen
Harvesters also has a list of kids’ feeding programs where kids can get a free meal at locations like schools, libraries, and other community spaces. Click here to see a list of locations in Kansas and Missouri.
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas offers a summer food program for kids and teens. No application or sign-up is required. Just stop by and enjoy. Click here for more information or to see locations and time.
Kansas SuN Bucks Program - The Kansas Dept for Children and Families published a resource guide in English or Spanish for the summer EBT, or SuN Bucks, program.
Missouri SuN Bucks Program - The Missouri Dept of Social Services is still waiting for final approval from the federal government for the summer EBT program. However, MO DSS has started promoting the program. Take a look at their postcard promoting the program below.
Kids Meal Programs
KesherKC - Connections to food and a more secure future
Jewish Family Services provides the KesherKC market to connect Kansas City area folks with food and other needed community resources. Click here for a flyer.
Kanbe’s Markets offer Healthy Corner stores in the Kansas City area. They aim to serve neighborhoods where traditional grocery stores are scarce, or nonexistent. Find a location near you.
Kanbe’s Markets
Providers is a phone app that can check your EBT balance instantly, find exclusive ways to earn & save money, and bank. Get more information here or scan the QR code below.
