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    Food pantries and meals32

    Lawrence

    The Anchor Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive Thru Food Pickup. 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 to 10:30 AM
    Address
    3514 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (913) 300-0404DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Sunrise Project

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Community Kitchen. First and third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 PM
    Address
    245 N 4th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 865-1618DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Baldwin City

    New Life Assembly of God

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive through Food Pickup. or . 4th Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m.
    Address
    118 5th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (913) 558-8282DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Trinity Interfaith Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday from 1 to 3 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM. Must be resident of Douglas County to receive food assistance. Also: Tuesday, 1 to 3 PM. Saturday, 10 AM to 12 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1027 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 843-2207DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lecompton

    Stull Community of Faith Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st & 3rd Thursday from 7 to 9 PM. Must be resident of Lecompton to receive food assistance. Mobile Pantry 4th Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 AM. Also: Thursday, 1st, 3rd of each month, 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Please call to confirm hours. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Thursday, 4th of each month, 10 to 11 AM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1596 E. 250 Road, Lecompton, KS 66050

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 887-6605DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    South Side Christian Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Must be resident of Douglas County to receive food assistance
    Address
    1105 W. 25th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 843-0770DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Salvation Army

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM. ID required. Must be resident of Douglas County to receive food assistance. TEFAP Distribution Site )
    Address
    946 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 843-4188DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lecompton

    Lecompton United Methodist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    3rd Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 11 AM. Must be resident of Lecompton to receive food assistance. Cruising Cupboard. 1st Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Must sign up for assistance on first visit. Also: Saturday, 3rd of each month, 7:30 to 11 AM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    402 Elmore Street, Lecompton, KS 66050

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 393-3382DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Lawrence First United Methodist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive Thru Food Pickup. 2nd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 12 PM. No ID required for food assistance. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Saturday, 2nd of each month, 11 AM, 12 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    867 Highway 40, Lawrence, KS 66049

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 861-7704DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    LMH Health Cruising Cupboard

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    (West Campus). 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Must sign up for assistance on first visit
    Address
    6265 Rock Chalk Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 505-5000DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    LMH Health Cruising Cupboard

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    (Main Campus). 2nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Must sign up for assistance on first visit
    Address
    325 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 505-5000DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Just Food

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM and 2 to 6 PM. Must have proof of residency in Douglas County for food assistance
    Address
    1200 E. 11th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 856-7030DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Holcom Park Cruising Cupboard

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    3nd Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Must sign up for assistance on first visit
    Address
    2700 W. 27th Street, Lawrence, KS 66047

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 832-7940DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lecompton

    Heritage Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 4 to 6 PM. No ID required for food assistance
    Address
    1781 E. 800 Road, Lecompton, KS 66050

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 887-2200DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Heartland Community Health Center

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday from 1 to 3 PM and Saturday from 1 to 3 PM (By appointment only). ID required and must fill out form for food assistance
    Address
    346 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 841-7297DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    First Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday from 12 to 2 PM and 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. No ID required for food assistance
    Address
    1330 Kassold Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 843-0020DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Eudora

    Eudora United Methodist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive Thru Food Pickup. 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11 AM. No ID required for food assistance. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Wednesday, 3rd of each month, 10 to 11 AM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    2084 N. 1300 Road, Eudora, KS 66025

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 542-3200DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    ECKAN

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM to 3:30 PM (By appointment only). Must have proof of residency in Douglas County for food assistance. Clients can receive food assistance once a month
    Address
    2518 S. Ridge Ct., Suite 104, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 841-3357DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Catholic Charities Drive-Thru Food Pickup

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    4th Saturday of each month from 1 to 2 PM. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Saturday, 4th of each month, 1 to 2 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1330 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 393-3688DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Lawrence

    Catholic Charities

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Must have proof of residency in Douglas County to receive food assistance. Also: Monday, 9 AM, 4 PM. Tuesday, 9 AM, 4 PM. Wednesday, 9 AM, 4 PM. Thursday, 9 AM, 4 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1525 W. 6th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 856-2694DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Baldwin City

    Baldwin Public Library Cruising Cupboard

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    First Wednesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Must sign up for assistance on first visit
    Address
    800 7th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006

    Call first. Hours come from the Kansas Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Call (785) 594-3411DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update

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    Lawrence

    Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1600 Haskell Ave, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Call (785) 842-8110Directions

    Health and dental3

    Lawrence

    Heartland at 534 Michigan

    Community health center run by Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    534 Michigan St, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (785) 841-7297Directions
    Lawrence

    Heartland at Panda Pediatrics

    Community health center run by Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1803 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (785) 841-7297Directions
    Lawrence

    Heartland Community Health Center, 6th Street

    Community health center run by Heartland Medical Clinic, Inc.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1312 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Call (785) 841-7297Directions

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 988Website

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Call 988Website
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
    Call (800) 827-1000Website

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call (800) 799-7233Website

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 32 places that can help in Douglas County: The Anchor Church in Lawrence (Drive Thru Food Pickup. 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 to 10:30 AM), (913) 300-0404, call first; Sunrise Project in Lawrence (Community Kitchen. First and third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 7 PM), (785) 865-1618, call first; New Life Assembly of God in Baldwin City (Drive through Food Pickup. or . 4th Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m), (913) 558-8282, call first. 29 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Douglas County: Kansas DCF Benefits Assistance (food, cash and energy help), (888) 369-4777. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Douglas County: Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority, (785) 842-8110. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Douglas County: Heartland at 534 Michigan in Lawrence, (785) 841-7297, call first; Heartland at Panda Pediatrics in Lawrence, (785) 841-7297, call first; Heartland Community Health Center, 6th Street in Lawrence, (785) 841-7297, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Douglas County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Douglas County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Douglas County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Douglas County: Kansas Legal Services, (800) 723-6953. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank). We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.

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