Thank you to everyone who donated to our Summer Cash Bash!!
You have heard us talking about the increased need for food assistance in our community for a year now. We would like to tell you that things have improved, and those numbers are decreasing, but that is not the case. Our neighbors continue to struggle to pay their rent, their high utility bills left from winter or new ones this summer, gasoline to get to work, even car payments or repairs. Our numbers for food assistance remain at an increased level, and hygiene kits will hit a new high this year as well. Our neighbors are truly struggling with the most basic needs of life.
In the first 6 months of 2024 (compared to 2023):
Doorstep has spent $190,352 on Direct Assistance to Clients ( $79,721), we have provided 1,423 food orders ( 495), feeding 3,591 individuals ( 1,286) with 79,919 pounds of food ( 21,540), spending $35,680 on food purchases to keep our shelves stocked to help our neighbors in need ( $21,145). We have also provided 671 hygiene kits ( 200) spending $4,941 purchasing those products.
Doorstep was built on neighbor helping neighbor and we are a part of a caring and generous community. Thank you for all the ways you support Doorstep and your neighbors in need; whether you have donated food, clothing and household items, monetarily, gifts for Christmas, participated in one of our events, or shared our information with someone who needed help, you are all very much a part of our Doorstep family and we appreciate your support.
Highland Crest HOPE Food Pantry
3225 SE Adams (use rear door) 266-5537. 3rd Sunday, 12: p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
3rd Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
4th Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Annual application
ID, SS card for each member of the household, one visit per month.
Hope House Ministries
Oakland Church of the Nazarene
939 NE Oakland 232-0142 Church leave message or 217-5190 (Jeanette)
2nd and 4th Sunday of each Month 12:30-1:30 (temporarily cancelled due to COVID-19)
see Mobile Food Pantries, pg. 4..
Every Sunday free pancakes to anyone 9:10 a.m. -10:30 a.m. (during COVID-19 this is pancakes to go. Go to the church door, order and we will bring out.)
Inward Faith Outreach Ministries
625 Polk Street 234-2332
4th Friday of the month, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marantha Baptist Fellowship Food Pantry 4935 SW Burlingame RD (785) 862-8810 Every 1st Wed. of the month 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Every 3rd Sat. of the month 9 a.m. – 12 noon.
New Hope Baptist Church - Food Pantry 404 SW Polk (785) 220-1123 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2nd and 4th Mondays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
New Hope Center
326 E. 9th St., Holton, Ks. 66436
Tues. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Thurs 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Come as often as needed. You don’t need anything but your contact information.
May go twice per month
Photo I.D. required at each visit SS cards required for each
person in the home.
Proof of Jackson Co. address separate from driver’s license.
1 visit every 30 days.
Open Arms Outreach Ministries: The House That Will Built 2401 SE 11th St.
4th Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Church Food limited to supply on hand 2800 SE Maryland Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Topeka Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave. (785) 580-4400
Summer Lunch
Mon-Fri | June 6-Aug 5, 2022 | 11:30am-12:30pm
Harvesters’ Lunch is served free to kids, birth – 18 years old, weekdays (excluding holidays). Meals need to be eaten in the Learning Center.
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Mobile Food Pantries
1st Monday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
First Christian Church, 1880 SW Gage Blvd., 272-4290
1st Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m. until the food runs out, 272-9009
Town & Country Christian Church - Location: Kansas Neurological Institute, 3107 SW 21st St,
1st Friday of the month, 4 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Robinson Middle School, 1125 SW 14th St. 295-3770
2nd Monday of the month, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4746 SW 21st. St. 633-5491
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. until the food runs out, 234-2883 or 215-0205
Central Topeka Turnaround Team - Location: Stormont Vail Events Center, South parking lot. We do not close for the winter!
2nd Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Jardine Middle School – 2600 SW 33rd St. 274-6330
2nd Saturday of the month, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Hope House Ministries, Oakland Church of the Nazarene
939 NE Oakland Ave – 232-0142 Church leave message, or 217-5190 (Jeanette)
3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Apostolic Church – 2420 SE Bellview 266-7102
3rd Friday of every month, 12:45 p.m.
LULAC Senior Center
1502 N Seward Ave – 234-5809
No income eligibility. Line up in front of the Center.
3rd Friday of every month, 3:00 p.m. until food runs out
Community Resources Council, Inc.
Avondale East NET Center – 455 SE Golf Park Blvd. 233-1365
Recipients give first name, zip code, number of children, adults and seniors in household.
3rd Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church – 701 SW Topeka Blvd. 233-3656
3rd Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. until food runs out. 266-5688
Eastside Church of God in Christ – 2724 SE 10th, just north of Pine Ridge Community Ctr.
3rd Saturday of the month, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bread of Life - 234 SE Lime St. (785) 925-6412
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4th Monday of the month, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Salvation Army, 1320 SE 6th St. 233-9648
4th Tuesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. until food runs out RMI, Randel Ministries Inc. - 1231 NW Eugene 234-1111
4th Friday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Capitol City School – Hummer Park Football Field – East Parking Lot, 500 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr.
4th Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topeka First Free Methodist Church, 3450 SE Indiana, 266-6610
4th Saturday of the month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(Distributes every other month beginning in February) Distributions February, April, June, August, October & December
Indiana Avenue Church of Christ – 3510 SE Indiana 266-7788
4th Saturday of the month, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Antioch Family Life Center - 1921 SE Indiana 232-1937
Rossville: 4th Wednesday of the month – 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Weather Permitting! (785) 836-4500
Community Action at Citizen Potawatomi Nation, 806 Nishnabe Trail
Auburn: 4th Friday of every month – 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Weather Permitting! (785) 836-4500
Community Action at Auburn Community Center, 121 W. 11th St.
OTHER RESOURCES & TOOLS
Corita’s Corner Sandwich Ministry, 234 S. Kansas
Window located on the east side of the building (back of building) 6ft. social distance please! Sack Lunch, Mon – Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th Avenue
Every Saturday, distribute sack lunches 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Harvesters Customer Care: (877) 653-9519 www.harvesters.org Click on “Get Help” link & use the agency locator tool to find programs in your area.
United Way help line 2-1-1, (888) 413-4327
SNAP (food stamps) Hotline – Harvesters can assist with eligibility, & application questions. Contact the SNAP Outreach Team, (toll free, (877) 653-9522) or snap@harvesters.org for more info & to start an application.
CHAMPSS LOCATIONS – An active CHAMPSS card is necessary. Call 235-1367 for more information. Dillon’s grocery stores; (Open 7 days a week, lunch and dinner)
6829 SW 29th St. Topeka, KS 66614
5311 SW 22nd Place Topeka, KS 66614
Hy-Vee grocery store: 2915 SW Wanamaker Rd.
2010 SE 29th St. 4015 SW 10th St. Topeka, KS 66605 Topeka, KS 66604
(Open 7 days a week, breakfast, lunch, dinner)
800 NW 25th St. Topeka, KS 66618
Meals on Wheels Eastern Kansas, 2134 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS 66614 785-430-2186
www.mowks.org
Home Delivered Meals
Fee:
Home delivered meals are based on a sliding scale and donations are encouraged. Funding may be available for some individuals. Donations may be made using cash, check, credit card or Vision Card.
Eligibility:
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Person 60 years of age or older who is Homebound(difficulty leaving the home unassisted) Person 60 years of age or older who is Isolated Person 60 years of age or older who is a Caretaker, as long as it is in the participant's best interest |
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Spouse of an Eligible Participant as long as it is in the participant's best interest Disabled or Dependent Individual who resides in a non-institutional setting with an eligible participant and it is in the participant's best interest Registered congregate meal participant who needs a home-delivered meal(s) due to an illness or health condition |
Meal sites for age 60 & over & or disabled. Donations are encouraged but there is no set fee. Noon meal with reservations the day before by 3:00 p.m. at the site or by calling 430-2186. The spouse of an individual over 60 who accompanies them to the center or if under age 60 you must pay full price for the meal.
East Topeka Senior Center
First Apartments
Highland Park United Methodist Church Lulac Senior Center
Papan’s Landing Senior Center
Madison Street Apartments
Tyler Towers Apartments
Silver Lake Senior Center
Rossville Senior Center
Auburn Civic Center
432 SE Norwood Street 3805 SW 18th Street 2914 SE Michigan Avenue
1502 N Seward Avenue 619 NW Paramore Street
600 SE Madison Street 600 SW 14th Street
404 E. Lake
429 Pearl
1020 Washington St.
232-7765 272-6700 266-6555 234-5809 232-1968 234-3386
582-5371 584-6364
Breakthrough House Club House, 1201 SW Van Buren
Open only to members of the Clubhouse for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday. Membership is required. Please call 785-232-6960 for details.
Hands of Hope Ministry, 222 NW Jay St.
(1 block east of Topeka Blvd. behind the Gas n’ Shop)
Mondays, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Provides a hot evening meal for those in need.
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Highland Crest 7th Day Adventist Church, 3225 SE Adams, 266-5537.
Breakfast for children every 4th Saturday at 9:30 a.m. & lunch for children at 1:00 p.m.
Let’s Help, 200 S. Kansas 234-6208
Mon, Wed & Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (sack lunches give out front door)
Silverbackks Silver Supper – Serving Children up to age 18, Monday-Thursday Central Park Community Center, 1534 SW Clay, meal served at 5:30 p.m. Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st, meal served at 6:00 p.m.
Silverbackks Silver Sunday, 1020 NE Forest Ave.,
Free meal to any age, served grab & go style during COVID-19. Every Sunday at 11:30. Seconds begin at 12:15, when possible. Service ends at 12:30 or earlier, if food runs out.
The Salvation Army, 1320 SE 6th, 233-9648, Mon. and Fri. 12 – 1 p.m. hot meal Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. sack lunch.
Topeka North Outreach, 233-1370
Operation Backpack Weekend Food Sacks are shared at all North Topeka and Oakland area schools as well as Garfield and Oakland Community Centers.
TNO shares OFS Farmers to Families Food Boxes every other week at Seaman Congregational Church, Oakland United Methodist Church, and Silver Lake United Methodist Church.
Topeka Rescue Mission, 600 N. Kansas 354-1744
A sack with food for breakfast & dinner is provided M – F, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the back door. Sat & Sun 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the back door. ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
West Side Baptist Church – 233-4241 Ext. 4
Baby Closet – Mon 9-11 a.m., Wed 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thurs 1-3 p.m. 1008 SW 4th St
Blankets, clothes, diapers, formula, wipes and other items available for FREE for newborn to 5 year old children.
Meals on Wheels Eastern Kansas, 2134 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS 66614 785-430-2186
www.mowks.org
Home Delivered Meals
Fee:
Home delivered meals are based on a sliding scale and donations are encouraged. Funding may be available for some individuals. Donations may be made using cash, check, credit card or Vision Card.
Eligibility:
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Person 60 years of age or older who is Homebound(difficulty leaving the home unassisted) Person 60 years of age or older who is Isolated Person 60 years of age or older who is a Caretaker, as long as it is in the participant's best interest |
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Spouse of an Eligible Participant as long as it is in the participant's best interest Disabled or Dependent Individual who resides in a non-institutional setting with an eligible participant and it is in the participant's best interest Registered congregate meal participant who needs a home-delivered meal(s) due to an illness or health condition |