Mission

We exist to offer a hand up to those in need throughout the Greater Kansas City. We serve our customers with integrity and respect, giving them a hand up and the tools they need to be self-reliant and give back to our communities.  This hand up includes:

  • Food, clothing, emergency financial assistance for shelter, utilities and health care; and, advocacy.
  • Empowering our clients through education and development of life skills and resource management.
  • Promoting practices that respect all people of the Earth and the Environment with special emphasis on all types of recycling.
  • Actively recognizing the central role that charity plays in society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life locally, nationally & internationally.
  • Wisely utilizing the energy and generosity of volunteers, churches, businesses and other organizations in these efforts.

History

Shawnee Community Services is a local food pantry and free clothing resource, serving the entire KC metro since 1982. We are a non-governmental organization whose primary support comes from the resale of donated goods along with cash donations from local service clubs, churches, businesses and individuals. It operates with three full time paid staff plus a legion of volunteers that support the organization in many and various ways. It is a highly effective organization directly delivering services to the less fortunate in a most cost effective and timely basis. Shawnee Community Services is truly a “home mission.”

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Persons seeking food needs, please call 913-268-7746 for more information.  Pantry boxes are available by appointment. Appointments are obtained by calling on Mondays beginning at 8am.   Free bread is available Monday thru Friday from 8am until 5pm and Saturday 8am until 4pm.

 

Wish List

  • Donate food
  • Donate clothing
  • Donate money
  • Volunteer

Opening Hours

Monday

8am - 5pm

Tuesday

8am - 5pm

Wednesday

8am - 5pm

Thursday

8am - 5pm

Friday

8am - 5pm

Saturday

8am - 4pm

Sunday

Closed

Item Donation Hours Are: | M-F 9am - 4:30pm | Sat 9am - 3pm | Closed Sun |

Our Useful Features & Services

FRESH BREAD AND BAKERY ITEMS

Available Monday through Saturday (first come first serve basis).

FREE CANNED GOODS

Available by appointment. This program provides for 360 families per month.

DONATE

The pantry always needs additional food to meet the increasing demand. Your neighborhood, scout troop or church could collect canned food.

VOLUNTEER

Shawnee Community Services has many volunteer opportunities available.