Kansas Food Banks >> Olathe Food Assistance

Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in Olathe KS

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas - Emergency Assistance Center (South Johnson County)
Olathe, KS 66061
913.782.4077
Details: Since 1974, Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas’ Emergency Assistance Program has played a significant role in the community’s safety net for people of all faiths. Services provided meet the immediate, basic survival needs of families with low incomes while staff members also help clients identify long-term solutions that lead to self-sufficiency.The program’s goal is to ensure families' and individuals' basic needs are met - having enough food to prevent going to bed hungry; rent money to avoid eviction and homelessness; water to bathe in or prepare food; electricity to run a refrigerator and lights; and gas to heat their homes and cook. The Program operates at the organization’s Emergency Assistance Centers. All centers are located in fully accessible buildings where clients may walk-in or make an appointment. Some services are available in Lawrence. There are no fees for services provided.
College Church of the Nazarene - Blessings Food Market
Olathe, KS 66062
913.489.6262
Details: The Blessings Food Market is the food pantry ministry of College Church of the Nazarene. Our Blessings Food Market serves to pass on the blessings from the Lord, through those who have been blessed, to those who need a blessing with groceries to feed their families. There are many people who have experienced some hard financial burdens during these tough economic times, and this one of the ways that we can show God's love. Because our supplies are at times limited, and to be good stewards of the resources, there are some limited guidelines we operate by: Must be a resident of Olathe (bring proof of residency), or attend College Church of the Nazarene, or be referred by a member of College Church of the Nazarene; May visit on a monthly basis up to 3 times in a 12-month period. Opportunities for further visits or weekly visits are also available with consultation by Pastor John Oster. Some criteria will apply; Visits are by appointment only. Please call our office at 913-489-6262 to schedule an appointment.
Grace United Methodist Church - Center of Grace
Olathe, KS 66061
913.764.1353
Details: The Center of Grace was started in 1999 as the Mission Outreach campus of Grace United Methodist Church. Our Mission is to reach out to the most vulnerable in our community. Our current ministries include free community dinners, clothing closet, new shoes and school supply program and rental/utilities assistance. We also work with youth programs as site for community service, whether they are court mandated or part of an honors program. The Center of Grace provides a FREE meal twice a week. Last year we served over 30,000 meals. Anyone is welcome to come and have fellowship with our Olathe neighbors. You will see single parents with kids, people with recent job loss, homeless, young and elderly. People gather in the dining room and are served a hot meal at their table.
New Hope Presbyterian Church - New Hope Food Pantry
Olathe , KS 66062
913.782.0955
Details: The New Hope Food Pantry opened in April of 2011 and with the help of Harvesters, we serve thousands of Olathe and Johnson County residents every year with dignity, respect and love, because we understand that all people fall on hard times and we are to serve our brother as commanded by God. The Food Pantry is open to all Johnson County residents that need food assistance for feeding a family and are served by volunteers who are serving Christ so others might see Him. We provide food assistance in a grocery store like setting to help meet the needs of our community in a personal and loving way. We don’t want to see anyone in our community go without food!
Olathe Community Food Pantry
Olathe, KS 66061
913.563.2574
Details: We are open every week except the Friday following Thanksgiving and the Friday between Christmas and New Year. Our cancellation policy follows Olathe School Snow Day Policy. If Olathe School cancels for extreme weather, we are also closed. Food Pantry hours are 12:00 to 1:30. Appointments are made each Friday from 10:15-11:30 by calling 913-563-2574. You MUST talk to a volunteer who will give you an appointment time and number. DO NOT leave a message, we will not call you back to schedule an appointment, you must speak to someone.