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Local offices in Greenwood
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Local office · City office
Greenwood City Hall
709 W. Main St., Greenwood, MO 64034
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and local government.
- Utility billingPay a Greenwood utility bill online or contact the city for billing help.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on greenwoodmo.com
City of Greenwood, Missouri website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Greenwood first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Colonial Presbyterian Food Pantry
Colonial Presbyterian Church
16 miles from the center of Greenwood9500 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
Hours
- Tue10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Thu10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Listed on colonialkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Unity Southeast Kansas City Community Meal
Unity Southeast Kansas City
16 miles from the center of Greenwood3421 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Hours
- Sun12 PM to 1 PM (1st of the month)
Who can come: Everyone welcome
Listed on unitysoutheastinkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Unity Southeast Kansas City Community Pantry
Unity Southeast Kansas City
16 miles from the center of Greenwood3421 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Hours
- Sun10:30 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: People in the community
Listed on unitysoutheastinkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ Food Pantry
Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ
16 miles from the center of Greenwood6841 Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas City, MO 64129
Hours
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
Listed on cmbcjc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Covenant Presbyterian Church
17 miles from the center of Greenwood5931 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130
Hours
- Tue10 AM to 12 PM
- Thu10 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Local residents
What to bring: No ID or residency requirements.
Listed on covenantpreskc.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Christ the King Catholic Church Food Pantry
Christ the King Catholic Church
17 miles from the center of Greenwood8510 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 11 AM
Who can come: People in the pantry area; others may be served once and directed to a nearby pantry.
What to bring: Bring an ID, Social Security Number, and proof of residence such as a utility bill.
Listed on ctkkcmo.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Greenwood
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Harvesters - The Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64129
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC)
6323 Manchester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133-4717
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jackson County
Greenwood is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · County office
Jackson County Prosecutor's Office Child Support
324 E 11th Street, 11th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64106
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support matters through the county prosecutor's office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jacksongov.org
State office
Missouri Family Support Division, Fletcher Daniels Office
615 E 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Help here
- Public benefitsApply for food, cash, health coverage, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Jackson County
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for available affordable housing or a Housing Choice Voucher.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hajc.net
Public health · County office
Jackson County Public Health
3651 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064
Help here
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jcph.org
Courts and legal help · State office
16th Circuit Court of Jackson County, Library and References
Help here
- Court information and self-representation resourcesFind court forms and general information about court procedures and legal resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 16thcircuit.org
Older adults · Regional office
Mid-America Regional Council Area Agency on Aging
600 Broadway, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64105
Help here
- Aging and adult servicesGet information and referrals for older adults, caregivers, and adults with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on marc.org
Missouri programs by kind of help
These are run by Missouri and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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