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Olathe Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Olathe, Kansas that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Kansas page.

Kansas Legal Services, Kansas City officeFree civil legal assistance
Websitekansaslegalservices.org 
Phone913-621-0200
Address400 State Avenue, Suite 1015, Kansas City, KS 66101

Kansas Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income Kansans. Its Kansas City office serves Johnson County, which includes Olathe. Call the statewide intake line at 316-267-3975 to apply for help.1

SafehomeFree court and legal services for survivors of intimate partner abuse2
Websitesafehome-ks.org 
Phone(913) 262-2868

Safehome offers free court and legal services to survivors of intimate partner abuse in Johnson, Miami and Wyandotte counties. Its full-time attorney and court advocates help survivors file protection orders and prepare for court. The first step is a call to the 24-hour hotline. Safehome does not publish a street address.2

Food

Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Olathe Family Support CenterFood pantry and emergency assistance
Websitecatholiccharitiesks.org 
Phone913-782-4077
Address333 East Poplar, Olathe, KS 66061
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The Olathe Family Support Center runs a client-choice food pantry where shoppers pick foods that fit their household every 30 days. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available, with free bread every day. The center offers rent and utility assistance by phone appointment.3

Olathe Family YMCAFood pantry
Websitekansascityymca.org 
Phone913.393.9622
Address21400 W. 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061

The Olathe Family YMCA hosts a mobile food pantry on the first Wednesday of every month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. An in-center food pantry is available as well. Call the center for pantry hours.4

Social services

The Salvation Army, Olathe CorpsEmergency financial help and family shelter5
Websitesahelp.org 
Phone913-782-3640
Address420 E. Santa Fe Street, Olathe, KS 66061

The Salvation Army Olathe Corps offers emergency financial help with rent and utility bills as funding allows. Its Family Lodge shelter houses families facing homelessness in apartment-style units. Apply for help through the Salvation Army assistance portal.5

Center of GraceCommunity outreach and basic services
Websitecenterofgrace.center 
Phone913-764-1353
Address520 S. Harrison, Olathe, KS 66061
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The Center of Grace offers basic services in downtown Olathe, including food, clothing and hygiene items, community dinners, and English classes for adult immigrants. Its food pantry serves families with students in the Olathe School District on free and reduced lunch. Call the office for an appointment.6

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Kansas Legal Services, Contact Us - Office Locations  and Home page . ↩

  2. Safehome, Court and legal services . ↩ ↩2

  3. Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, Olathe Family Support Center . ↩

  4. YMCA of Greater Kansas City, Food Distribution & Pantries . ↩

  5. The Salvation Army, Apply for help . The Olathe address and phone are listed in the Johnson County Emergency Assistance Guide, JoCo Emergency Assistance Guide . ↩ ↩2

  6. Center of Grace, Home page . The food pantry serves families with Olathe School District students on free and reduced lunch, per the Johnson County food pantry list, Johnson County Food Pantries . ↩

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