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    Food pantries and meals58

    Topeka

    Feed the Need Pantry

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka's Teen Center. Open 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. Enter through East basement door
    Address
    1112 SE 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66607

    Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the Kansas Food Bank at 316-265-3663.

    DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    First Presbyterian Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    4th Friday a month from 11 AM to 12 PM. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Friday, 4th of each month, 11 AM to 12 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    817 SW Harrison St, Topeka, KS 66612

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

    Call (785) 233-9601DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Capital City School

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Hummer Park Football Field East Parking Lot. (Drive Thru Food Pickup). 4th Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM
    Address
    2731 SW East Circle Dr S, Topeka, KS 66606

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

    Call (785) 295-3600DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    LULAC Senior Center

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    (Drive Thru Food Pickup). 3rd Friday of each month at 12:45 PM. No income eligibility. Line up in front of the center
    Address
    1502 N. Seward Ave., Topeka, KS 66616

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

    Call (785) 234-5809DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Robinson Middle School

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    (Drive Thru Food Pickup). 1st Friday of each month from 4 to 5 PM. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Friday, 1st of each month, 4 to 5 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1125 SW 14th Street, Topeka, KS 66604

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

    Call (785) 295-3770DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    St. Matthew Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday from 9 to 10 AM
    Address
    2800 SE Virginia Ave., Topeka, KS 66605

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

    Call (785) 232-5012DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Trinity Presbyterian Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive thru Food Pickup. 2nd Monday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m.. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Monday, 2nd of each month, 12 to 1 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    4746 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604

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

    Call (785) 272-2620DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Seaman Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    (call for more information). TEFAP Distribution Site )
    Address
    2015 NW Buchanan, Topeka, KS 66604

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

    Call (407) 572-4485DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Family of God Church / RMI Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    TEFAP Distribution Site. RMI Food Pantry. Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. Clients may receive food assistance once a month. RMI Mobile Pantry. 4th Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11 AM
    Address
    1231 NW Eugene, Topeka, KS 66608

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

    Call (785) 224-1499DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    West Side Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Also: Monday, 9 to 11 AM, Infant to 5 years old to Pantry. Wednesday, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Infant to 5 years old to Pantry. Thursday, 1 to 3 AM, Infant to 5 years old to Pantry. Please call to confirm hours. Also: Free meals. Wednesday, 5:30 to 6 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1008 SW 4th St, Topeka, KS 66606

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

    Call (785) 233-4241DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    True Holiness Family Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 PM. Also: Tuesday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Wednesday, 5 PM to 6:30 PM. Saturday, 11 AM, 1 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    1244 SE Republican St, Topeka, KS 66607

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

    Call (785) 233-9545DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Town & Country Christian Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    (Drive Thru Food Pickup). 1st Thursday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 AM
    Address
    3107 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66614

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

    Call (785) 220-0459DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Town & Country Christian Church

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Sunday from 10 to 11 AM. Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. Friday from 8 AM to 12 PM
    Address
    4925 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66614

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

    Call (785) 272-9009DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Topeka Turnaround Team

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive thru Food Pickup. 3rd Tuesday of each month from 9 to 11 AM
    Address
    3245 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66612

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

    Call (785) 233-2417DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Topeka Rescue Mission

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM at NW end of the building. Clients must provide photo ID and SS card for each person in household to receive food assistance. Also: Tuesday, 9 AM, 2 PM. Thursday, 9 AM, 2 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    401 NW Norris, Topeka, KS 66608

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

    Call (785) 357-4285DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    Topeka First Free Methodist

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive Thru Food Pickup. Open January, March, May, July, September and November. 4th Saturday of each month from 9 to 10 AM. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Saturday, 4th of each month, 9 to 10 AM, Open January, March, May, July, September, November. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    3450 SE Indiana, Topeka, KS 66605

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

    Call (785) 266-6610DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    The Exchange

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Saturday from 3 to 5 PM
    Address
    1700 SW College Avenue BE 405, Topeka, KS 66621

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

    Call (785) 670-1950DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Tecumseh

    Shawnee Heights UMC

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Drive Thru Food Pickup. or . 1st Saturday of each month from 12 to 1 PM. Also: Drive-thru food pickup. Saturday, 1st of each month, 12 to 1 PM. Please call to confirm hours
    Address
    6020 SE 44th St, Tecumseh, KS 66542

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

    Call (785) 221-3583DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update
    Topeka

    The Salvation Army

    Food pantry, a Kansas Food Bank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 PM. Clients must provide photo ID to receive food assistance. TEFAP Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 3 PM. TEFAP Distribution Site
    Address
    1320 SE 6th Street, Topeka, KS 66607

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

    Call (785) 233-9648DirectionsWebsite
    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Kansas Food Source (Kansas Food Bank).Suggest an update

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    Topeka

    Topeka 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
    2010 SE California Ave, Topeka, KS 66607

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

    Call (785) 286-7277Directions

    Health and dental2

    Topeka

    ACHC in Topeka

    Community health center run by Atchison Community Health 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
    3164 SE 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607

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

    Call (785) 233-2800Directions
    Topeka

    GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic

    Community health center run by Gracemed Health 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
    1400 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604

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

    Call (785) 861-8800DirectionsWebsite

    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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 58 places that can help in Shawnee County: Feed the Need Pantry in Topeka (Boys & Girls Clubs of Topeka's Teen Center. Open 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month from 4:00 to 5:00 PM), call first; First Presbyterian Church in Topeka (4th Friday a month from 11 AM to 12 PM. Also: Drive-thru food pickup), (785) 233-9601, call first; Capital City School in Topeka (Hummer Park Football Field East Parking Lot. Drive Thru Food Pickup. 4th Friday of each month from 9 to 10 AM), (785) 295-3600, call first. 55 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Shawnee County: Topeka Housing Authority, (785) 286-7277. 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Shawnee County: ACHC in Topeka, (785) 233-2800, call first; GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic in Topeka, (785) 861-8800, 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County, Kansas?

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

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    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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