by Emilia Shoup | Nov 3, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Pantry, Volunteer
Jim Teihen is one of the regular volunteers you can call anytime, and he will be ready to help where he can. He has picked up shifts at the serve and lift center so there are two people available to help those coming in. In addition, Jim has picked up rescue food and... 
by Emilia Shoup | Oct 12, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Newsletter, Pantry, Volunteer
At the South Serve and Lift Center, an anonymous local, retired farmer donates fresh produce from his crops to give back to the community. His goal is to bring produce to the pantry at least twice a month, more often if his crops allow. The fresh produce that he... 
by Emilia Shoup | Sep 5, 2023 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Pantry
July brought some wonderful news for the south Kansas City Serve&Lift Center food pantry. The J.E and L.E. Mabee Foundation, well known for supporting capital projects that benefit communities throughout Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas,... 
by Ashley Everett | Mar 6, 2023 | Current Newsletter, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Pantry, Volunteer
Since 1964, 8001 Longview Road in Kansas City, MO has been a site of community and hope. With the establishment of St. Matthew Parish, that address became a focal point of the neighborhood, becoming a place of connection, a visible sign of our care and concern for... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Sep 8, 2022 | Current Newsletter, Feature, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Pantry, Stories, Support Us, Uncategorized
Client Tracy was originally scheduled to pick up at our Forest City distribution drop. When I called to confirm her order, I could sense some uncertainty about that date. We talked a bit more, and she had mentioned she had some medical procedures scheduled soon in the... 
by Austin Fitzgerald | Jul 7, 2022 | Current Newsletter, New Post, Newsletter, Outreach & Engagement, Pantry, Support Us, Volunteer, Welcome Center, Welcome Center Slider
Two themes motivate the staff at Catholic Charities on a daily basis: the pandemic has increased the number of people in need (our clients), and the rural areas of our diocese does not receive the same amount of support as does the KC and St. Joseph metro areas. ...