Jefferson City Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Jefferson City, 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 |
|---|---|
| Website | mmls.org |
| Phone | 800-568-4931 |
| Address | 3218 Emerald Lane, Suite A, Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
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 Cole County. It handles family law, housing, consumer, public benefits, and elder law cases. People seeking help must complete an application by phone.1
Food
| Samaritan Center | Free food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | midmosamaritan.org |
| Phone | 573-634-7776 |
| Address | 1310 E. McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 |
| Hours | Monday through Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM |
The Samaritan Center is a nonprofit in Jefferson City that provides food assistance, clothing, furniture, and other essential items to individuals and families working toward greater stability and self-sufficiency.2
| The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri | Regional food bank |
|---|---|
| Website | sharefoodbringhope.org |
| Phone | 573-474-1020 |
| Address | 2101 Vandiver Drive, Columbia, MO 65202 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is a regional food bank based in Columbia. It distributes food at no charge to partner agencies in 32 counties, including Cole County. Call the Food Bank to find the pantry or mobile distribution closest to you.3
Social services
| Jefferson City Housing Authority | Public housing and rental vouchers |
|---|---|
| Website | jchamo.org |
| Phone | 573-635-6163 |
| Address | 1040 Myrtle Avenue, Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
The Housing Authority of the City of Jefferson provides decent, safe, affordable housing for low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities, and older adults. It runs public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.4
| Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri | Help with food, housing, and basic needs |
|---|---|
| Website | cccnmo.diojeffcity.org |
| Phone | 573-635-7719 |
| Address | 1015 Edmonds Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109 |
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri serves people in 38 counties in central and northern Missouri, regardless of faith, culture, or situation. Its Jefferson City office helps with food insecurity, health and nutrition education, and basic household and shelter needs.5
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Footnotes
Related Local Programs in Missouri
- Kansas City Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
- Lee's Summit Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
- O'Fallon Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
- Springfield Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
- St. Charles Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
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- Ada Hu