Food Banks / Pantries / Meals in Topeka- JUNE 2022

CLIENT TRACK Agencies; If you receive food from any one of these agencies there will be a 60 day waiting period until you can return to that same agency or any of the other Client Track agencies for food assistance.          Exception – Agency Discretion.	

Catholic Charities of NE Ks. (Client Track)	Picture ID Required
234 S. Kansas Ave.  233-6300    
Pantry open: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
		12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday  

Doorstep (Client Track)				SS card for each person in the home 
1119 SW 10th 357-5341				
Tues, Wed & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (clothing) by appointment only 
(food) Intake over the phone; Mon, 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tues-Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., pick up by 2 p.m. 

Fellowship & Faith Ministry (Client Track) 	Picture ID for applicant & some form 
708 SE Lime St.  354-7262			of ID for all other persons in home. 
Tues-Fri 9 a.m. -12 p.m. / 1-3 p.m.

I Care (Client Track)				Serving those living south of 6th St. & 
2914 SE Michigan	267-5910			east of Kansas Ave.
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.			Current piece of mail with date showing 
TEFAP serving all of Shawnee Co.		current address
							SS Card for each person in household              
	
Let’s Help (Client Track) 				Picture ID
200 S Kansas   234-6208				SS card for each person in household
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 
9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fri 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
(food boxes, emergency services – all provided out of the front door)  

Salvation Army (Client Track) 			Picture ID
1320 SE 6th 233-9648				
Pantry – Mon, Wed & Friday, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
TEFAP on Tues & Thurs 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

Topeka Rescue Mission (Client Track)		Picture ID
Distribution Center 401 NW Norris		SS card for each person in household 
Food Boxes - Tues & Thurs   9 a.m. - 2 p.m.	
This is a drive thru at the NW end of the building			

Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka 
Provides after school programming for youth ages 5-18 to include a snack & dinner at our Adams Club & Teen Center. Must be enrolled at the site.
During school days out, we provide breakfast, lunch & a snack at our Adams Club & Teen Center. Must be enrolled at the site. 
Adams Club:			Teen Center: 
550 SE 27th St.		1112 SE 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66605		Topeka, KS. 66605
785-234-5601		785 – 234-5601

Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka – Teen Center
1112 SE 10th Ave. 						Must provide name and number of people
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.					in household.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month	

Capper Cupboard						Not available to the public. Available to all
3500 SW 10th	(785) 272-4060			Pediatric Families receiving services at 
Mon – Fri.  9 a.m. – 4 p.m.					Capper. 
Adults served in Residential Care & Direct Support Service Staff w/qualifying income level.
			
Community Action, 836-4500
Monthly Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) distribution to participants customers who live in Shawnee county and Maple Hill in Wabaunsee county who are 60 years or older and have an income at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Interested individuals must complete the CSFP application and provide required documentation to be added to the program. Distribution dates and locations vary depending on participant’s address. Please call Community Action for additional information.

East Topeka Senior Center				Must submit application & be approved
Harvesters Commodity Distribution			Mon – Fri, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
432 SE Norwood St.  232-7765

Elwanda’s Food Pantry					3rd Thursday of the month    Noon – 2 p.m.
New Hope United Methodist Church
2915 SW 8th Ave,	233-0166

Family of God Church- Randel Ministries		1 visit every thirty days
1231 NW Eugene St.    234-1111				Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Hi-Crest Market
Old Avondale East Elementary School 			2nd Saturday of the month     9a.m.- 11a.m. 
455 SE Golf Park Blvd.    783-2535  

Highland Park High School Food Pantry, Fred Willer (785) 274-6026  
Available to all HPHS students & families or by referral from 501 counselor or social worker 

Highland Crest HOPE Food Pantry			Annual application
3225 SE Adams (use rear door) 266-5537.	ID, SS card for each member of the 
3rd Sunday, 12: p.m. – 2:00 p.m.				household, one visit per month.
3rd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
4th Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Hope House Ministries
Oakland Church of the Nazarene
939 NE Oakland 232-0142 Church leave message or 217-5190 (Jeanette)
2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month 12:30-1:30 (temporarily cancelled due to COVID-19) 
see Mobile Food Pantries, pg. 4..
Every Sunday free pancakes to anyone 9:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. (during COVID-19 this is pancakes to go.  Go to the church door, order and we will bring out.)

Inward Faith Outreach Ministries
625 Polk Street    234-2332
4th Friday of the month, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Marantha Baptist Fellowship Food Pantry		Come as often as needed. You don’t need 
4935 SW Burlingame RD (785) 862-8810		anything but your contact information. 
Every 1st Wed. of the month 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Every 3rd Sat. of the month 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

New Hope Baptist Church - Food Pantry                 May go twice per month 
404 SW Polk                 (785) 220-1123                  Photo I.D. required at each visit
1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.                         SS cards required for each
2nd and 4th Mondays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.                        person in the home.

New Hope Center						Proof of Jackson Co. address separate 
326 E. 9th St., Holton, Ks. 66436			from driver’s license. 
Tues. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Thurs 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.	1 visit every 30 days.

Open Arms Outreach Ministries: The House That Will Built  
2401 SE 11th St.  					
4th Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.	

St. Matthew Church					Food limited to supply on hand
2800 SE Maryland  					Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. (785) 580-4400

Summer Lunch
Mon-Fri | June 6-Aug 5, 2022 | 11:30am-12:30pm
Harvesters’ Lunch is served free to kids, birth – 18 years old, weekdays (excluding holidays). 
Meals need to be eaten in the Learning Center.

Mobile Food Pantries

1st Monday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  
First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., 272-4290
 
1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m. until the food runs out, 272-9009
Town & Country Christian Church - Location: Kansas Neurological Institute, 3107 SW 21st St, 

1st Friday of the month, 4 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
Robinson Middle School, 1125 SW 14th St. 295-3770

2nd Monday of the month, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st. St. 633-5491

2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. until the food runs out, 234-2883 or 215-0205
Central Topeka Turnaround Team - Location: Stormont Vail Events Center, South parking lot.
We do not close for the winter!   

2nd Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Jardine Middle School – 2600 SW 33rd St.   274-6330

2nd Saturday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
Hope House Ministries, Oakland Church of the Nazarene
939 NE Oakland Ave – 232-0142 Church leave message, or 217-5190 (Jeanette)

3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Apostolic Church – 2420 SE Bellview  266-7102

3rd Friday of every month, 12:45 p.m. 
LULAC Senior Center
1502 N Seward Ave – 234-5809
No income eligibility. Line up in front of the Center.

3rd Friday of every month, 3:00 p.m. until food runs out 
Community Resources Council, Inc. 
Avondale East NET Center – 455 SE Golf Park Blvd.  233-1365
Recipients give first name, zip code, number of children, adults and seniors in household.

3rd Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church – 701 SW Topeka Blvd.   233-3656

3rd Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. until food runs out.  266-5688
Eastside Church of God in Christ – 2724 SE 10th, just north of Pine Ridge Community Ctr. 

3rd Saturday of the month, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
Bread of Life - 234 SE Lime St. (785) 925-6412 

4th Monday of the month, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
The Salvation Army, 1320 SE 6th St.   233-9648

4th Tuesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. until food runs out 
RMI, Randel Ministries Inc. - 1231 NW Eugene   234-1111

4th Friday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Capitol City School – Hummer Park Football Field – East Parking Lot, 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr.    

4th Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
Topeka First Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana, 266-6610

4th Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(Distributes every other month beginning in February) Distributions February, April, June, August, October & December
Indiana Avenue Church of Christ – 3510 SE Indiana    266-7788

4th Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 
Antioch Family Life Center - 1921 SE Indiana   232-1937

Rossville:  4th Wednesday of the month – 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  
Weather Permitting!  (785) 836-4500
Community Action at Citizen Potawatomi Nation, 806 Nishnabe Trail

Auburn:  4th Friday of every month – 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Weather Permitting!   (785) 836-4500
Community Action at Auburn Community Center, 121 W. 11th St.

OTHER RESOURCES & TOOLS 

Corita’s Corner Sandwich Ministry, 234 S. Kansas 
Window located on the east side of the building (back of building) 6ft. social distance please! Sack Lunch, Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Avenue
Every Saturday, distribute sack lunches 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Harvesters Customer Care: (877) 653-9519  www.harvesters.org   Click on “Get Help” link & use the agency locator tool to find programs in your area.

United Way help line 2-1-1, (888) 413-4327

SNAP (food stamps) Hotline – Harvesters can assist with eligibility, & application questions. Contact the SNAP Outreach Team, (toll free, (877) 653-9522) or snap@harvesters.org for more info & to start an application. 

CHAMPSS LOCATIONS – An active CHAMPSS card is necessary. Call 235-1367 for more information. 

Dillon’s grocery stores; (Open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner)

6829 SW 29th St. 		2010 SE 29th St.		4015 SW 10th St. 		800 NW 25th St.
Topeka, KS  66614		Topeka, KS  66605		Topeka, KS  66604      	Topeka, KS 66618

5311 SW 22nd Place						
Topeka, KS 66614						

Hy-Vee grocery store:
2915 SW Wanamaker Rd. 	(Open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Hot Meals

Meals on Wheels Eastern Kansas, 2134 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS  66614
785-430-2186
www.mowks.org
Home Delivered Meals
Fee:
Home delivered meals are based on a sliding scale and donations are encouraged. Funding may be available for some individuals. Donations may be made using cash, check, credit card or Vision Card. 

Eligibility:
•	Person 60 years of age or older who is Homebound(difficulty leaving the home unassisted)
•	Person 60 years of age or older who is Isolated
•	Person 60 years of age or older who is a Caretaker, as long as it is in the participant's best interest 
•	Spouse of an Eligible Participant as long as it is in the participant's best interest
•	Disabled or Dependent Individual who resides in a non-institutional setting with an eligible participant and it is in the participant's best interest
•	Registered congregate meal participant who needs a home-delivered meal(s) due to an illness or health condition

Congregate Meal Sites
Meal sites for age 60 & over & or disabled.  Donations are encouraged but there is no set fee.
Noon meal with reservations the day before by 3:00 p.m. at the site or by calling 430-2186.
The spouse of an individual over 60 who accompanies them to the center or if under age 60 you must pay full price for the meal.

East Topeka Senior Center                            432 SE Norwood Street		232-7765

First Apartments                                           3805 SW 18th Street		272-6700

Highland Park United Methodist Church	2914 SE Michigan Avenue		266-6555

Lulac Senior Center                                        1502 N Seward Avenue		234-5809

Papan’s Landing Senior Center                        619 NW Paramore Street	232-1968

Madison Street Apartments                           600 SE Madison Street		234-3386

Tyler Towers Apartments                              600 SW 14th Street		
Silver Lake Senior Center			404 E. Lake				582-5371
Rossville Senior Center				429 Pearl				584-6364
Auburn Civic Center				1020 Washington St.				
		
Breakthrough House Club House, 1201 SW Van Buren  
Open only to members of the Clubhouse for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday.  Membership is required.  Please call 785-232-6960 for details. 

Hands of Hope Ministry, 222 NW Jay St. 
(1 block east of Topeka Blvd. behind the Gas n’ Shop) 
Mondays, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.  Provides a hot evening meal for those in need.

Highland Crest 7th Day Adventist Church, 3225 SE Adams, 266-5537.

Breakfast for children every 4th Saturday at 9:30 a.m. & lunch for children at 1:00 p.m.

Let’s Help, 200 S. Kansas   234-6208
Mon, Wed & Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (sack lunches give out front door) 

Silverbackks Silver Supper – Serving Children up to age 18, Monday-Thursday
Central Park Community Center, 1534 SW Clay, meal served at 5:30 p.m. 
Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st, meal served at 6:00 p.m.

Silverbackks Silver Sunday, 1020 NE Forest Ave., 
Free meal to any age, served grab & go style during COVID-19.
Every Sunday at 11:30. Seconds begin at 12:15, when possible. 
Service ends at 12:30 or earlier, if food runs out. 

The Salvation Army, 1320 SE 6th, 233-9648, Mon. and Fri. 12 – 1 p.m. hot meal
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. sack lunch. 
			
Topeka North Outreach, 233-1370
Operation Backpack Weekend Food Sacks are shared at all North Topeka and Oakland area schools as well as Garfield and Oakland Community Centers.
TNO shares OFS Farmers to Families Food Boxes every other week at Seaman Congregational Church, Oakland United Methodist Church, and Silver Lake United Methodist Church.

Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas   354-1744
	
A sack with food for breakfast & dinner is provided M – F, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the back door. Sat & Sun 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the back door.

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WIC supplemental food program for pregnant, recently deliver and breastfeeding Women, Infants and Children up to age 5 years
Shawnee County Health Department   Call for an appointment (785) 251-5607

West Side Baptist Church – 233-4241	Ext. 4	
Baby Closet – Mon 9-11 a.m., Wed 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thurs 1-3 p.m.
1008 SW 4th St

Blankets, clothes, diapers, formula, wipes and other items available for FREE for newborn to 5 year old children.