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Joplin Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal Aid of Western MissouriFree civil legal help
Websitelawmo.org
Phone417-782-1650
Address1027 S. Main, Suite LL7, Joplin, MO 64801

Legal Aid of Western Missouri provides free civil legal help to low-income people and older adults in western Missouri. Its Joplin office handles housing, family law, public benefits, consumer, and veterans cases. It does not handle criminal matters.1

Food

Crosslines MinistriesEmergency food pantry and USDA commodities
Websitecrosslinesjoplin.org
Phone417-782-8384
Address320 S. School Avenue, Joplin, MO 64801
HoursMonday, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (first Monday, 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM); Tuesday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM; closed every fifth Wednesday

Crosslines Ministries runs an emergency food pantry in Joplin. It offers USDA commodity distributions on the first Monday and the first four Wednesdays of each month, plus clothing, hygiene kits, and household items. Clients must live in the Crosslines service area and meet a federal income cap. Bring a photo ID, two proofs of address, and proof of income when signing up.2

Social services

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest AreaCommunity action agency
Websiteescswa.org
Phone417-781-0352
Address302 S. Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area is the community action agency for southwest Missouri. It offers utility assistance, weatherization, Head Start and Early Head Start, housing help, and case management. Its central office is in Joplin.3

Missouri Department of Social Services, Joplin Resource CenterFamily Support Division office
Websitedss.mo.gov
Phone866-313-9960
Address1110 E. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

The Missouri Department of Social Services runs the Joplin Resource Center, the local Family Support Division office. Residents can apply for public assistance programs at the office and get help with an existing case.4

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Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Home page and Get Legal Help. The home page lists the Joplin office at 1027 S. Main, Suite LL7, Joplin, MO 64801, phone 417-782-1650. The Get Legal Help page lists the kinds of civil cases it handles and notes that it does not handle criminal matters. Office hours are not published on the organization website; call ahead. ↩

  2. Crosslines Ministries, FAQ and Support Us. The FAQ lists the phone number, the pantry hours, and the sign-up rules. The Support Us page lists the address at 320 School Ave, Joplin, MO 64801. ↩

  3. Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area, Home page and Locations. The Locations page lists the central office at 302 S. Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, phone 417-781-0352. The home page lists utility assistance, weatherization, Head Start, housing, and case management among its programs. Office hours are not published on the organization website; call ahead. ↩

  4. Missouri Department of Social Services, Find an Office. The office finder lists the Joplin Resource Center at 1110 E. 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801, phone 866-313-9960. Call ahead for office hours. ↩

  1. Kansas City Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
  2. Lee's Summit Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
  3. O'Fallon Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
  4. Springfield Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.
  5. St. Charles Local Assistance Programs, Missouri.

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