Laclede County Local Food Pantry Resource List

Laclede County is home to a wide range of organizations working every day to help our neighbors when they need it most. From food assistance, clothing and transportation to housing resources, senior services, youth programs, counseling, employment assistance and emergency support, help is available throughout our community.

Lebanon Now has put together this Local Resource List to make it easier for residents to find the services they need and connect directly with the organizations providing them. We encourage you to save and share this list because you never know when you, a family member, friend or neighbor may need a helping hand.

American Red Cross

Services: Direct client needs including motel, food, clothing and other assistance following a disaster such as a storm or house fire.Phone: 24/7 phone number is 1-800-733-2767

Bays Cares - Best Foot Forward

Charitable arm of Bays ChiropracticServices: Purchases new shoes for children in need in Laclede County before school starts each year. Also selects families in need, who must be nominated, to receive Walmart gift cards around Christmas.Phone: 417-532-6251Address: 212 Vance Rd., Lebanon, MO 65536Contact: Summer Seeley

Conway Senior Center

Services: Serves hot meals to seniors and provides homebound meals to seniors. Lunch served from 11:30am-12:30pmPhone: 417-589-2079Address: 105 W. Jefferson Ave., Conway, MO 65632Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-3 PMContact: Annie BarkerEmail: abarker@agingbest.org

COPE Domestic Violence Shelter

Services: Provides shelter to female victims of domestic violence at its facility and assists male victims of domestic violence with finding shelter off-site.Office: 417-533-5201Hotline: 417-532-2885Toll-Free Office: 888-655-5862Toll-Free Hotline: 877-275-0930Address: 201 Lawson Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: 24/7Contact: Renee Geren

Crosslines Ministry

Services: Helps families pay utilities or rent when they have shutoff or eviction notices. Also purchases gasoline when clients need to travel out of town for medical appointments. Has a food pantry and an assortment of clothing and household items for anyone in need.Phone: 417-588-3559Address: 141 Lawson Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM-2:30 PM. Wednesday donations, 9 AM-Noon.Contact: Melissa Blankenship

Elevate Lebanon, Inc.

Services: Provides direct client assistance by connecting area homeless individuals with resources such as food, housing and utility assistance. Elevate Work teaches soft skills, assists with creating resumes and makes connections for employment opportunities in Laclede County.Phone: 417-288-6339Address: 238 S. Jefferson Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PMContact: Robin DurbinEmail: robin@elevatelebanon.org

Free Store Ministry

Services: Provides clothing, shoes, household items, books, food and more to anyone in need. Helps with obtaining identification, work apparel, utility and fuel assistance, and provides various other resources. Emergency shower and laundry facilities are available, along with a warming and cooling station. The ministry also hosts events throughout the year providing school supplies, Thanksgiving meal baskets, Christmas gifts, food baskets and more.Phone: 417-532-3023Emergency/After Hours: 417-664-2290Address: 615 W. Elm St., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, 10 AM-4 PMContact: Amber MeredithEmail: freestoreministry@gmail.com

Hughes Senior Center

Services: Serves hot meals to seniors and provides homebound meals to seniors. Lunch served 11:30am-12:30pmPhone: 417-532-3040Address: 460 W. 5th St., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PMContact: Debbie DowdenEmail: ddowden@agingbest.org

L-LIFE Food Pantry

Services: Provides emergency food boxes, diabetic boxes and homeless boxes. WorkForce Distribution is available every other Monday for those who cannot come during regular distribution hours.Phone: 417-991-3663Address: 1448 W. Elm St., Lebanon, MO 65536Registration: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10 AM-1 PMFood Distribution: Tuesday & Thursday, 11 AM-2 PMWorkForce Distribution: Every other Monday, 4:30-6 PMContact: Angela Fries

Laclede County Diaper Bank at First United Methodist Church

Services: Provides diapers, pull-ups and underwear for children and adults in need in Laclede County. Coordinates with local nonprofits to distribute supplies.Phone: 417-531-3214First United Methodist Church: 417-532-7153Address: 300 N. Madison Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: VaryContact: Karla Lowe-PhelpsEmail: klowephelps@gmail.com

Laclede County Treatment Court

Services: Provides treatment services, transportation and housing assistance for treatment court participants.Phone: 417-532-5471Address: Laclede County Courthouse, 200 N. Adams Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Contact: Judge Larry WinfreyEmail: larry.winfrey@courts.mo.gov

Laclede County Health Unit

Services: Provides public health services to Laclede County residents, including immunizations, WIC, nursing services, pregnancy testing and counseling, STD testing and treatment, tuberculosis testing and case management, health education, environmental health services, and birth and death certificates.Phone: 417-532-2134WIC: 417-532-1271Environmental Sanitation: 417-532-3477Address: 405 Harwood Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Facility Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-Noon and 1-5 PMService Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-11:30 AM and 1-4:30 PMEmail: lacledecountyhealth@gmail.com

Laclede County Pregnancy Support Center

Services: Provides free and confidential pregnancy support, including pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds for eligible clients, pregnancy education and support programs, and connections to additional community resources.Phone/Text: 417-532-8555Address: 525 S. Washington Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday, 9 AM-6 PM; Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 AM-5 PM; Thursday, 9 AM-6 PM; Friday, 9 AM-1 PM

Laclede Industries Sheltered Workshop

Services: Provides employment to individuals with disabilities.Phone: 417-588-3241Address: 941 Utah St., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 AM-4 PMContact: Linda Kimrey

Laclede Literacy Council

Services: Provides free one-on-one tutoring to adults who need support with basic literacy skills, GED test preparation, job preparedness, ESL, citizenship and more.Phone: 417-532-6697Address: 539 E. Elm St., Suite A, Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-4 PMContact: Dr. Carol BarsbyEmail: lacledelc@gmail.com

Lane Change, Inc.

Services: Provides counseling and therapy for individuals seeking mental health or substance abuse counseling free of charge.Phone: 417-991-3727Address: 679 W. Elm St., Suite 2, Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM; Friday, 9 AM-NoonContact: Lauren Mitchell

Lebanon R-3 Social Services

Services: Supports student needs including clothing, shoes, school and graduation supplies, transportation fees, dental and medical visits, emergency medications, counseling and psychological visits, personal hygiene products and more.Phone: 417-657-6001Address: 224 W. Commercial St., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-3 PMContact: Jaymes Wapp

Live 2 Give Hope - Fostering Hope Closet

Services: Provides a 24/7 closet of supplies for foster families in need. Also helps teach foster children how to drive through the Pave the Way program and offers respite events for foster families.Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 10 AM-1 PM; Tuesday & Thursday, 2-6 PM; or by appointment.

Phone: 417-322-1862

Address: 22994 Professional Dr, Lebanon, MO 65536Contact: Laura Gartin

Missouri Ozarks Community Action, Inc. (MOCA)

Services: Provides programs and resources to help individuals and families improve stability and self-reliance, including community services, Head Start, energy assistance through LIHEAP, housing assistance, weatherization and other resources. MOCA serves Laclede County and other communities throughout the region.Phone: 573-765-3263Toll-Free: 800-876-3264Community Services: 573-586-4005Energy Assistance: 573-232-1638Housing/Weatherization: 573-765-5624Central Office: 306 S. Pine St., Richland, MO 65556Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-Noon and 1-3:30 PMEmail: communityservice@mocacaa.orgContact: Holly Neuman

University of Missouri Extension - Laclede County

Services: Provides assistance with applying for SNAP benefits and LIHEAP utility assistance and helps connect individuals and families with local community resources. Also offers free nutrition and gardening classes. Serves Laclede and Dallas counties.Phone: 417-532-7126Address: 186 N. Adams Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4:30 PM

New Life Project

Services: A transitional home for women being released from prison. This faith-based program helps clients get back on their feet, find employment and become productive members of society.Contact: Brenda Nutter newlifehouse23@gmail.com

OATS Transit

Services: Provides safe, reliable transportation services in Laclede County.Ride Scheduling: 573-449-3789 or 800-269-6287General Information: 888-875-6287Contact: Jill Stedem

Project 360 Youth Services

Services: Provides an after-school location for homeless and at-risk youth ages 13-20 who need comfort, counsel and services as they work toward life skills and education goals.Phone: 417-344-7136Emergency: 417-718-2828Counseling: 417-991-3606Address: The Sound House, 210 S. Adams Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: By appointmentContact: Patti BrayfieldEmail: info@p360youth.org

First Christian Church - Shepherd’s Pack Program

Services: Provides weekend food for students in the Lebanon, Joel E. Barber and Gasconade school districts during the school year. Enough food is sent home to cover Friday and the weekend. School counselors select participants in the program.Phone: 417-532-4622Address: 500 S. Madison Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Contact: Jean Ellen Tapp

Stoutland Senior Center

Services: Serves hot meals to seniors and provides homebound meals to seniors.Phone: 417-286-3880Address: 306 S. Highway T, Stoutland, MO 65567Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-2 PMContact: Judy Lyon

The Market at LifePoint

Services: Food pantry providing food, hygiene and cleaning products for those in need. Serves approximately 1,000 people per month.Phone: 417-991-2911Address: 158 N. Adams Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 AM-4 PM. Closed the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of the month.Contact: Becky King

The Salvation Army

Services: Provides food, rent and utility assistance to individuals in need. Also provides Christmas gifts to children registered with the organization. Shower facilities are available for area homeless individuals.Phone: 417-532-5135Address: 435 Garfield St., Lebanon, MO 65536Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9-11:30 AM and Noon-2 PMContact: Sue Watson

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