Shawnee County Food Pantries

This information has been updated as of July, 2025. Hours and locations may change. For specific questions, contact the food pantry.

Kansas Mobile Food Distributions Harvesters agency list Updated 7-23-2025

Breadbasket Food Pantry (Formerly Fellowship & Faith Ministry) (Client Track) Picture ID for applicant & some form of ID for all other persons in home.
708 SE Lime St. (785)354-7262

CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS:
Open: Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Meals for Kids Food Locator

Catholic Charities of NE KS. (Client Track) Picture ID Required
234 S. Kansas Ave. (785) 233-6300
Pantry open: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Doorstep (Client Track) SS card for each person in the home
1119 SW 10th (785) 357-5341
Donations accepted: Mon - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Client Services: Mon 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tues-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

I Care (Client Track) Serving those living south of 6th St. & east of Kansas Ave.

Current piece of mail with date showing current address, SS Card for each person in household
2914 SE Michigan (785) 267-5910
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Let’s Help (Client Track) Picture ID, SS card for each person in household
245 SW MacVicar (785) 234-6208

Contact: info@letshelpinc.org
Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F
Community Lunch Hours: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 9:30 -10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Clothing Bank Hours: Mon - Thurs 9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m. and Fri 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Career Closet Hours: Wed 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Salvation Army (Client Track) Picture ID
1320 SE 6th (785) 233-9648

CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS:
Pantry: Tues & Thurs 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Topeka Rescue Mission (Client Track) Picture ID, SS card for each person in household
Distribution Center: 401 NW Norris
Community Food Distribution: Tues & Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drive thru at the NW end of the building

Be Filled of South Topeka
200 Airport Rd, Bldg 818, Suite 1 (785) 861-0766
Provides free clothing, hygiene products and nonparishable food items to the Montara community.

CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS:
Tuesdays 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Saturdays 10:00 am - Noon

Bods Feeding Bods
Located in Kuehne Hall, Room 101

Bods Feeding Bods is Washburn University's food and commodities pantry. The services of the pantry are available to any current member of the Washburn community.

Hours of Operation: Fall/Spring Semesters: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Closed: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all university breaks, and closures.

For more information or to make an appointment for access when the pantry is not normally open, please contact: bodsfeedingbods@washburn.edu

Community Action
(785) 836-4500
Mobile Food Pantries (MFP's) in Shawnee County located in Auburn and Rossville through a partnership with Harvesters. Each participant may go through the food distribution line only once per day. Individuals do not need to enroll or prove eligibility.
Distribution dates, times, and locations are set by Harvesters and subject to change at any time.

Please call Community Action for additional information.

Angel Wings New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
2801 SE Indiana St (785) 783-3394
CALL TO CONFIRM HOURS:
Open 3rd Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
432 SE Norwood St (785) 232-7765
Congregate meal site for Meals on Wheels for persons 60 years + and spouses, regardless of spouse's age.
Meals on Wheels served Mon - Fri at11:30 a.m.
CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program) Must submit application & be approved; 60+ years of age and income limits apply. Distribution occurs Mon - Fri from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Elwanda’s Food Pantry New Hope United Methodist Church
2915 SW 8th Ave (785) 233-0166
3rd Thursday of each month Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Family of God Church- Randel Ministries
1231 NW Eugene St. (785) 234-1111
1 visit every thrity days, no proof if ID or income required
Food Pantry: Tue & Thurs 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
TEFAP: 2nd & 4th Thursday
Mobile Food Distribution: 4th Tuesday 9:00 a.m. April - November
3225 SE Adams (use rear door) (785) 266-5537
Annual application, ID, SS card for each member of the household, one visit per month.
4th Sunday of the month: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
939 NE Oakland (785) 217-5190
Drive-Thru Food Pickup: available the 2nd Saturday of each month 1:30 -2:30 p.m.
Inward Faith Outreach Ministries
625 Polk Street (785) 234-2332
4th Friday of the month, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
404 SW Polk (785) 217-6664
May go twice per month, Photo I.D. required at each visit, SS cards required for each, person in the home.
1st & 3rd Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Open Arms Outreach Ministries: The House That Will Built
2401 SE 11th St. (785) 232-3463
4th Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
455 SE Golf Park Blvd, Suite 119 (785) 783-2535
 Everyone Welcome! Client Choice Pantry. Providing Fresh produce, Dairy products, Eggs, Meat, Canned & Packaged foods and Staples, Spices, Hygiene and Cleaning products, non-perishable pantry items. No proof of income required. No limits on monthly visits. Volunteers Needed!
Open weekly (50 family daily limit -- come early!)
Tues. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Wed. noon - 2:00 p.m.
Thurs 3:30-7:30 p.m.

KSRE SNAP-Ed Nutrition Classes offered free
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Topeka Public Schools Community Cupboard The cupboard is a food, clothing, and hygiene pantry for all students and families in the USD 501 school district. To access, please contact your student’s school counselor or social worker.

How to donate to a food pantry: contact the pantry for their donation rules and choose items off the following lists or, of course, financial support is always appreciated!
Food Pantry Donation List -- English

Food Pantry Donation List -- Spanish

Donating Safe and Nutritious Food to Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens click link to order or download pdf