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Food Distribution

ABOUT FOOD DISTRIBUTION FEEDING HOPE TOGETHER

The Y helps neighbors facing food insecurity access fresh, nutritious groceries through mobile pantries, onsite food pantries, and community partnerships. Find local distribution times, volunteer opportunities, and ways to give!

Drive-through food distributions in partnership with Harvesters provide fresh produce and pantry staples to anyone in need. Most participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load food, but walk-ups are welcome and can check in at the table.

Need groceries between mobile distribution dates? The Y’s in-center food pantries give individuals and families another way to access food during regular service windows.

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MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

Smiling volunteer carrying bags of fresh produce at an outdoor food distribution

North Kansas City YMCA

1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Times: First Friday of every month, 1:30-3 p.m.
Contact: 816.300.0531 | NKC@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Olathe Family YMCA

21400 W 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Times: First Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m.
Contact: 913.393.9622 | Olathe@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Providence YMCA

8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
Times: 2nd and 4th Monday of every month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ticket distribution begins at 11:15 a.m.
Contact: 913.378.9622 | Providence@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Kansas City Kansas Community College

6565 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112
Times: Fourth Friday of every month, 10 a.m.-Noon
Contact: 913.378.9622 | Providence@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Cleaver Family YMCA

7000 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131
Times: Third Tuesday of every month, 10-11 a.m.
Contact: 816.285.9622 | Cleaver@KansasCityYMCA.org

COMMUNITY GARDENS

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Cleaver Family YMCA

7000 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131
Contact the center at 816.285.9622 for garden hours and details.

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Linwood YMCA / James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center

3800 East Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128
Contact the center at 816.923.5675 for garden hours and details.

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Olathe Family YMCA

21400 W 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Contact the center at 913.393.9622 for garden hours and details.

YMCA of Greater Kansas City our impact volunteer community garden

Platte County Community Garden

Plots measuring 10 by 20 feet are available to rent, and gardeners donate part of their harvest to local pantries, typically 1,000-3,000 pounds of produce each year. Demonstration beds and pollinator-focused plantings support healthy growing.
Contact Platte County Community Center South at 816.505.2622 for seasonal availability and plot details.

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Providence YMCA / Ball Family Center

8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
Contact the center at 913.378.9622 for garden hours and details.

IN-CENTER FOOD PANTRIES

Woman handing containers of fresh strawberries to a gloved volunteer at a food distribution

North Kansas City YMCA Marketplace Outreach Pantry

1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Times: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Appointments available.
Contact: 816.300.0531

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Cleaver Family YMCA Pantry

7000 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64131
Times: Available during regular center hours
Contact: 816.285.9622 | Cleaver@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Linwood YMCA Pantry

3800 East Linwood Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128
Times: Contact the center for pantry hours
Contact: 816.923.5675 | Linwood@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Olathe Family YMCA Pantry

21400 W 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Times: Contact the center for pantry hours
Contact: 913.393.9622 | Olathe@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Providence YMCA Pantry

8601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112
Times: Contact the center for pantry hours
Contact: 913.378.9622 | Providence@KansasCityYMCA.org

FEEDING HUNGRY KIDS

When school is out, many kids lose reliable access to nutritious food. The Y helps close that gap by providing healthy snacks and meals through before- and after-school programs and summer support.
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Youth Meal & Snack Support

Available through participating YMCA youth programs
Times: Offered during afterschool and summer programs
The Y provides more than 324,000 snacks each year through youth programs and camps. Contact your local YMCA center to learn more or get involved.

NORTH KANSAS CITY URBAN FARM

The Urban Farm helps fight food insecurity by growing fresh, organic produce for neighbors in need. Harvested produce is shared through Y pantries and community distribution partners. Since its first harvest in Fall 2020, the farm has created more ways for volunteers, families, and partners to help nourish the community.
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North Kansas City YMCA

1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
Times: Contact for current availability or volunteer information
Features include a 0.25-acre farm, raised beds, orchard trees, and a tunnel greenhouse.
Contact: 816.300.0531 | NKC@KansasCityYMCA.org

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Your gift supports the Y’s food programs, helping children and families in Kansas City access nutritious meals. Together, we can help neighbors facing hunger get the nourishment they need to grow, thrive, and feel supported.

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Smiling volunteer carrying bags of fresh produce at an outdoor food distribution
Smiling volunteer in red Chiefs shirt loading grocery bags into vehicles at a food drive
Volunteers in gloves unloading boxes of tomatoes at an outdoor food distribution
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A woman in a headwrap and a child in a red jersey tend plants together in a community garden
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