Columbia Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Columbia, Missouri that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Missouri page.
Legal aid
| Mid-Missouri Legal Services | Free civil legal assistance |
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| Website | mmls.org |
| Phone | 573-442-0116 |
| Address | 117 North Garth Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203 |
Mid-Missouri Legal Services provides free civil legal help to low-income people and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in 11 central Missouri counties, including Boone County. It handles family law, housing, consumer, public benefits, and elder law cases. People seeking help must complete an application by phone.1
Food
| The Food Bank Market | Free grocery pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | sharefoodbringhope.org |
| Phone | 573-874-7848 |
| Address | 705 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203 |
| Hours | Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
The Food Bank Market is a pantry owned and operated by The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, where Boone County neighbors can shop for free groceries.2
Social services
| Voluntary Action Center | Basic and emergency needs |
|---|---|
| Website | vacmo.org |
| Phone | 573-874-2273 |
| Address | 1300 Bowling St., Columbia, MO 65201 |
Voluntary Action Center is a local nonprofit that helps Boone County residents meet basic and emergency needs, including food, housing help, and shelter. Its Opportunity Campus on Bowling Street brings together its Waypoint shelter, a day center, and evening meals.3
| Columbia Housing Authority | Subsidized housing and rental vouchers |
|---|---|
| Website | columbiaha.com |
| Phone | 573-443-2556 |
| Address | 201 Switzler Street, Columbia, MO 65203 |
The Columbia Housing Authority provides subsidized housing for low-income families in Columbia and Boone County and runs the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, which helps eligible households pay rent in private rental housing.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Mid-Missouri Legal Services, Get Legal Help and Home page . ↩
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The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, The Food Bank Market and Volunteer . ↩
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Columbia Housing Authority, Landlord Resources . The address and phone appear on the Housing Authority’s own site. ↩
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- Ada Hu