Jackson County, MO Assistance Programs

Jackson County Food Assistance Programs

Our list of food assistance programs includes: food pantries, soup kitchens, congregate meal programs in Jackson County.

The Palmer Center

218A N. Pleasant St.
Independence, MO - 64050
(816)325-6200
The Department's mission for the Palmer Center is to encourage the well-being of older adults in Independence. Opportunities are made available through Whole Person Wellness Programs based on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness model. Adults 60 years of age and older can engage in programs that focus on physical and mental exercise, health, nutrition, music and dance, social events, holiday gatherings, special events, a travel program and a daily luncheon program which includes home delivered meals and meals served in our dining hall. The Palmer Center is a place for older adults to find resources to continue to live vital, independent and healthy lifestyles. Do you have a special skill or would you like to give your time to the community in a meaningful way? Ask us about our Vital Volunteer Program, and join many others who are making a difference for older adults in Independence. The Center has an outdoor patio, gymnasium, fitness room, meeting spaces, game & craft room, media lab, the Catherine J.A. Curtis Dining Hall, and a kitchen. Rental space is available for special events...

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Oxford House for Women - Westport

4240 Genessee St
Kansas City, MO - 64111
816-321-1255
The Oxford House is a self-managed, self-supporting recovery home for alcohol and drug addicts, where shelter, food, case management, individual counselling and group support are provided. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Swope Park

3401 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, MO - 64132
816-216-1583
Oxford House is a stand-managed, self-supported recovery house for alcoholics and drug addicts, providing shelter, food, case management, individual counselling and group support. Funds may be available to cover the rent for the first month and the deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Rockhill

5632 Charlotte St
Kansas City, MO - 64110
816-326-8265
Oxford House is a self-managed and self-sufficient recovery home for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, where shelter, food, case management, individual counseling, and group support are provided. Funds may be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Northeast

1229 Benton Boulevard
Kansas City, MO - 64127
816-886-9644
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Marlboro

1410 E 77th Terrace
Kansas City, MO - 64131
816-333-2267
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Holmes

2741 Holmes Street
Kansas City, MO - 64109
(816) 842-1634
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit. ..

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Oxford House for Men - Blue Ridge

7914 E 105th Street
Kansas City, MO - 64134
816-216-7539
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Oxford House for Men - Blue Hills

1832 East 49th Street
Kansas City, MO - 64130
816-921-1012
Oxford House is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts in which shelter, food, case management, individual counseling and group support are provided. Funds might be available to cover the first month's rent and security deposit...

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Jackson County Various Assistance Programs

Below we list an array of other helpful resource programs we have found in Jackson County.

Vesper Hall

400 NW Vesper St.
Blue Springs, MO - 64014
(816)228-0181
Vesper Hall is a nationally accredited Senior Center that offers a variety of activities for individuals ages 50 and up. The facility also hosts many Parks & Recreation classes open to all ages and outside community events...

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Oak Grove Senior Center

1901 S. Broadway
Oak Grove, MO - 64075
(816)690-4003
The Senior Center is located inside the Davis Memorial Center building at 1901 S. Broadway, Oak Grove, MO 64075. The Senior Center is open between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm on weekdays. There are two billiards tables to enjoy, a TV to watch and socialize with friends, several books to read, many puzzles to put together, and a treadmill to walk on. During special times of the month, there are craft activities, friendly games of bingo, and a piano to play if you have the skills. Then a couple of times each year, our seniors go on a field trip to local destinations...

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Casa Feliz Senior Citizen Center

2600 Belleview
Kansas City, MO - 64108
(816)531-6911
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Buckner Senior Center

611 S Sibley St.
Buckner, MO - 64016
(816)650-4018
The main focus of the Buckner Senior Center is to provide an opportunity for our senior citizens (age 60 and older) in the area of Buckner, Levasy & Sibley to fellowship with others their own age, and promote a sense of well being of the seniors within our community...

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Booth Manor Senior Center

6111 E. 129th St.
Grandview, MO - 64030
(816)966-8300
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Jackson County Assistance Locations

Government and Private Assistance Programs

Housing Assistance

There are many non-profit and government based organizations dedicated to providing housing and support. We find them for you.

Food Pantry Assistance

Food pantries, soup kitchens, food baskets. We find these local resources and list them.

Free clothing assistance

Thousands of churches and religious organizations offer low-cost or free drug and alcohol treatment as part of their missions.