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Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph, in collaboration with parishes and other community organizations, provides emergency assistance to persons in need of food, rent or utility aid. Catholic Charities also serves as an advocate for clients, when necessary, with local utility companies and landlords.

Emergency Assistance services are provided throughout the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. In the Kansas City area, emergency assistance is provided through the Catholic Social Ministry Association, a network of 39 Catholic parishes and organizations. Catholic Charities helps to coordinate the association and acquires financial and in-kind resources to be used by association members. Food pantries are funded in part by Catholic Charities through the Bishop's Emergency Assistance Fund (BEAF) and other grants.

To donate to the Emergency Assistance Fund please click here.

Persons in need of food, rent, utility assistance or other social services in Kansas City will be directed to the United Ways of Greater Kansas City for comprehensive information and referrals to receive assistance. Or simply dial the numbers 2-1-1 on your phone.

For information about emergency assistance in the northwest Missouri area, contact:

Northwest Missouri Office
902 Edmond St., Suite 204
St. Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-2885 ext.25
(888) 629-2886
Dorothy Blakley
dblakley@ccharities.com

For information about emergency assistance in the central Missouri area, contact:

Heart of Missouri Office
118 W. Hout Street, Suite F
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-747-2241
888-626-4245
Velina Todd
vtodd@ccharities.com
( Please call for further information.)

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