Get food
FAQs
Yes! Anyone who is having a hard time getting enough nutritious food can receive assistance. If you need food, we are here to help.
Each intake process depends on the partner agency, but most collect basic information, like the names and birthdates of your household members, your address and similar details. It can be helpful to bring a form of ID and a list of the names and birthdates to make intake move quickly. Reach out to the partner before visiting for details on what to bring.
The Food Bank respects your privacy. Personal information is never sold or shared. Partner agencies provide demographic information with The Food Bank so we can better understand the needs of those we serve.
Food banks, like The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, acquire and distribute large quantities of food that no individual pantry or soup kitchen could accept because of storage capacity. The Food Bank then breaks down donations into manageable sizes and shares them with partners. Pantries provide groceries that can be taken home and prepared, while soup kitchens serve meals that are eaten on-site.
Food Near You
Find a partner agency near you and get food at no cost, and potentially other services that support a healthy lifestyle! Our partners include pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, senior centers and more.
Visit a Mobile Market
The Food Bank’s Mobile Markets share fresh food at no cost in areas where there are no partner agencies or when partners may need a little help meeting the needs of nearby neighbors.
Come to the Food Bank Market
If you live or work in Boone County, visit The Market and access nutritious groceries – as well as other visiting community resources – that can help you and those in your household.
learn about snap
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can provide funds to supplement your grocery budget, so you can get nutritious food at grocery stores, convenience stores and superstores.
Get Food for Kids
Kids can get food at no cost from Children’s Programs offered through school partners in The Food Bank network. Nutritious food on the weekends and holidays can help ensure children have what they need to learn, play and grow as they go about the important business of being kids.
Get Food for Seniors
Seniors 60 years or older who meet federal income guidelines may be eligible to receive Senior Boxes. Once a month, Senior Boxes provide pantry staples and other nutrition to help older adults fill their plate with nutritious food. Learn more about eligibility, local offerings and the application process.
Get Food for Veterans
Veterans in need of food may be eligible to receive VIP Veteran Packs, which include ready-to-eat entrees, soups, canned fruits and vegetables and toiletries such as razors, body wash and deodorant. Learn more about the program, where Veteran Packs are available and how Veteran Packs can help you or someone you know.