Food

• Free sack lunch pick up at Académie Lafayette Armour campus on Monday, Wednesday and Friday form 10:00 am to noon.
• For help with other needs such as additional groceries, toiletries, school supplies, food/supply deliveries and financial assistance, contact the AL counselor/social workers:

• Harvesters food assistance locater, Uncover KC and KCPS website can help you find numerous resources near your home.
• Kauffman School will prepare and distribute student meals beginning Monday, March 23rd and throughout the school closure period. Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be prepared at the Kauffman School. Meals will be available to any person 18 or under in the community; children do not need to be Kauffman School students to receive a Kauffman-prepared meal. Click here for more information.
• Boys and Girls Club is offering food to all youth under 18 years old (both Club members and non-members). Click here for more information.
• You can visit the food pantry at Bishop Sullivan Center-Troost. It is located at 3936 Troost and is open on Mon-Thurs from 9-12. It serves zip codes zip codes 64120-64129.
• CLICK HERE for a Street Sheet of social service info provided by KCPL

Technology Needs:

• Email Roger Goudiaby at rgoudiaby@academielafayette.org to access our free laptop and hotspot rental program.

Housing Issues, Help with Bills, Child care and More:

• KC Tenants can help with issues you may be facing with your landlord.
• Kansas City Low Income Energy Assistance Program can help pay energy bills.
• Enter your zip code on the United Way's website and find out about ways to access to housing, medical, employment and transportations assistance and more.
• Childcare for essential employees and first responders is available at the YMCA.

Comprehensive Lists of Services

• Councilman Ellington's Community Resource List

• Make Your Own Coping Skills Plan
  • Instructions click here
  • Download the whole project
• Gen Mindful's Blog has encouraging articles. Check out their parenting tools, as well!
• Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Manage Anxiety & Stress by the Center for Disease Control
• Get Outside! Enjoy the springtime by taking a hike. Here is a list of all the best hiking trails in the Kansas City area.