FOOD PANTRY
Serving the Community
On average, 280 households per month benefit from the pantry boxes; and 165 households benefit daily from the general free bakery and produce items.
FREE CANNED GOODS we call this a "pantry box"
FRESH BREAD AND BAKERY ITEMS
Available Monday through Saturday from 10am until 3pm. Quanitity and variety changes
each day based on what is gathered each morning from local grocery stores. No appointment,
no application, no ID required. No limit to how many days a week you can come in.
The free bakery/variety foods aisle is open to anyone who can access our location. We do not use any program to qualify persons to receive food. We have an open door and people find us by word of mouth or are referred by another agency. The “pantry box” program requires an reservation.. There is a limited number of reservations each week. Get an reservation by calling 913-268-7746 Calls are taken beginning 9am Monday until the limit for the week is reached. Do not leave a voicemail; you must speak to a live person to get a reservation.
DONATE
The pantry always needs additional food to meet the increasing demand. Your neighborhood, scout troop or church could collect canned food.Your tax deductible donation will be acknowledged with a receipt. Your donation will directly impact persons in the KC metro area. All donations remain in the Kansas City area. Your donation will purchase food for the pantry or help with emergency cash assistance to clients needing help with prescriptions, gasoline, utilities, and more.
1/11/2026 The current needs list: ; Starkist Creations pouches like sloppy joe or pulled pork; can meats--beef, salmon, ham; pasta sauce; elbow macaroni. We have freezer space for hamburger, bacon and breakfast sausage. Please no spaghetti or hamburger helper or macaroni&cheese , we have plenty of these items on hand, thank you. Also needed are baby wipes; and single use /travel size hygiene items: shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, kleenex.
VOLUNTEER
Shawnee Community Services has limited volunteer opportunities available. Click here for a full description. Currently there are opportunities for individuals available Monday thru Saturday, between 8am and 3pm. Call 913-268-7746 to schedule an appointment for an in-person interview.