Food
Aging Best
1616 Southridge Dr., Ste. 203, Jefferson City, MO 65109
800-369-5211 (573) 443-5823 573-449-8000 Fax: 573-875-8907
https://www.facebook.com/agingbest.org/
Variety of services for older Americans including the long term Ombudsman Program, senior center meals and activities, home-delivered meals, transportation, respite care and resources for caregivers, Telephonic Reassurance, referrals and assistance with Medicare and prescriptions, health and mobility workshops, and more.
Eligibility: Age 60 or older
Good Shepherd Center
1117 Adams St, Linn, Mo 65051
https://sharefoodbringhope.org/agencies/osage
Food Distribution: Wednesday & Thursday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (except when there are 5 weeks in the month), and second Wednesday evenings 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Linn Elementary School
1212 E. Main St., Linn, MO 65051
573-897-4200
Services:
Summer Food service Programs that operate during the summer when school is not in session and provide congregate nutritional meals (breakfasts, snacks, lunches and/or dinners) for children and youth. Summer food service programs are generally available to youth age 18 and younger who live in designated low-income areas; and may be federally-funded or funded by other entities.
After School Meal Programs that provide nutritious evening meals for disadvantaged children who live in low-income neighborhoods. The meals are often sponsored by local food banks that are part of the Second Harvest network; are served in a safe, accessible, convenient environment; and may be offered in combination with educational, recreational and social activities that draw upon existing community programs. Also included are programs that make weekend meals available to this population during the school year.
Osage County FSD Office
63 Progress Lane, Linn, MO 65051
855-373-4636
www.foodstampsoffice/1667/osage-county-fsd-office/
The food stamp program is known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and is administered by the USDA. The food assistance program in Osage County help those with low or no-income apply for these benefits.
Cas Projects
Storehouse Food Pantry
101 North Belle Ave, Belle, MO 65013, 573-859-3001
The Pantry is open noon to 3:45 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Closed on Tuesday
CAS Projects and The Food Bank of Northeast and Central Missouri have been in partnership since 1999 to provide the Storehouse Food Pantry with quality food, health and household supplies to stretch the budget for those struggling in our community.
Samaritan Center
1310 E McCarty St. Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-634-7776
Pantry Distribution: Monday – Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm and Thursday 4:00pm-5:30pm
Services: Food, Clothing, Legal Care, Tax Assistance, Holiday Food, Christmas Adoption, Santa’s Workshop, Utility and Rent assistance when funds available.