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Help in Independence
65 service locations · 24 recurring meetings
Family and youth
15 and the Mahomies Unit
Family and youth
315 S Leslie St, Independence · 816-461-1422
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-09-05
Clifford H. Nowlin
Family and youth
2800 S Hardy Ave, Independence · 816-433-7174
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-09-05
Hanthorn
Child care and early childhood education
1511 S Kings Hwy, Independence · 816-521-5485
Head Start early childhood program — 95 funded slots; operated by Independence School District.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Hawthorne Unit
Family and youth
16995 E DOVER LN, Independence · 816-257-7010
Boys & Girls Club
directions · via Boys & Girls Clubs of America, verified 2026-09-05
Korte
Child care and early childhood education
2437 S Hardy Ave, Independence · 816-521-5432
Head Start early childhood program — 44 funded slots; operated by Independence School District.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Mill Creek
Child care and early childhood education
2601 N Liberty St, Independence · 816-521-5422
Head Start early childhood program — 27 funded slots; operated by Independence School District.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Sunshine Center
Child care and early childhood education
18400 E Salisbury Rd, Independence · 816-521-5452
Head Start early childhood program — 58 funded slots; operated by Independence School District.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Truman High School
Child care and early childhood education
3301 S Noland Rd, Independence · 816-521-5350
Head Start early childhood program — 24 funded slots; operated by Mid America Regional Council.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
William Southern
Child care and early childhood education
4300 S Phelps Rd, Independence · 816-521-5477
Head Start early childhood program — 87 funded slots; operated by Independence School District.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Food assistance
Abundant Life Baptist Church - Independence
Food pantry
112 W 23rd Street S, Independence · 816-554-8181
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Abundant Life Independence
Food pantry
112 W 23rd Street S, Independence · 816-554-8181
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Blackburn Elementary
Meal program
17302 Rd Mize Rd, Independence · (816) 521-5395
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Blue Hills Elementary
Meal program
1911 N Blue Mills, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Boys & Girls Club Of Greater Kansas City - Hawthorn
Meal program
16995 East Dover Lane, Independence · (816) 257-7010
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys Clubs of Greater Kansas City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Kc - Independence
Meal program
315 South Leslie Ave, Independence · (816) 461-1422
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Boys Clubs of Greater Kansas City.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Bridger Middle School
Meal program
18200 East Mo-78 Highway, Independence · (816) 521-5375
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Cassell Park Elementary
Meal program
10401 E 31St St. S, Independence · (816) 521-5540
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Christ United Methodist Church
Food pantry
14506 E 39th Street, Independence · 816-461-1101
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
CSL - Farview
Food pantry
18109 E 12th St., Independence · 816-719-6071
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
CSL - Farview Pantry
Food pantry
18109 East 12th North, Independence · 816-719-6071
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
CSL - Noland Road
Food pantry
404 N Noland Road, Independence · 816-534-9441
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
CSL - Stone Church
Meal program
1012 W Lexington, Independence · 816-820-8217
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
East Side Baptist Church
Food pantry
19901 E 78 Highway, Independence · 816-796-0955
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Englewood Assembly of God
Food pantry
10628 E Winner Road, Independence · 816-836-4072
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Fairmount Community Center
Food pantry
217 S Cedar Avenue, Independence · 816-254-8334
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Fire Prairie Upper Elementary
Meal program
24810 E Us Hwy 24, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Food Truck Farview Library
Meal program
18109 E 12Th St. N, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Food Truck Hawthorn Apts
Meal program
1015 Concord Circle, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
G.C. Bingham Middle School
Meal program
1716 South Speck Road, Independence · (816) 521-5490
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Hawthorne Place Apts/Townhomes
Meal program
16995 E. Dover Lane, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
High School
Meal program
2101 N Twyman Rd, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
High School - Back To School
Meal program
2101 N Twyman Rd, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Independence Salvation Army
Meal program
14700 E Truman Rd, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Indian Trails Elem
Meal program
24300 East Bundschu Road, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
John W Luff Elementary
Meal program
3700 S. Delaware Avenue, Independence · (816) 521-5415
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Kc Library - Trails West
Meal program
11401 East 23Rd Street, Independence · (816) 701-3607
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by St Luke Memorial Church of God In Christ.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Life Connection
Food pantry
3883 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Independence · 816-353-4445
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Little Blue Elementary
Meal program
2020 Quail Drive, Independence · (816) 521-5480
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Mill Creek Elementary
Meal program
2601 North Liberty, Independence · (816) 521-5420
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Mount Washington Baptist
Food pantry
9623 Independence Avenue, Independence · 816-254-5688
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
North Independence Public Library
Meal program
317 W 24 Highway, Independence · (816) 650-7207
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Fort Osage R-I School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Renewed Hope Pantry East
Food pantry
14500 E 39th Street, Independence · 808-779-1590
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Saint Mary's Outreach
Food pantry
600 N Liberty Street, Independence · 816-252-8649
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Saint Mary's Outreach
Food pantry
600 North Liberty Street, Independence · 816-252-8649
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Saint Michael's Episcopal Church
Food pantry
4000 Lee's Summit Road, Independence · 816-373-5333
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Salvation Army Independence
Food pantry
14700 E Truman Road, Independence · 816-252-3200
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Santa Fe Trail Elementary
Meal program
1301 Windsor St., Independence · (816) 521-5450
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Spring Branch Elementary
Meal program
20404 East Truman Road, Independence · (816) 521-5455
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
The Gathering Baptist Church
Food pantry
4505 S Noland Road, Independence · 816-373-0106
directions · via Harvesters - The Community Food Network, verified 2026-09-05
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary
Meal program
429 South Leslie Avenue, Independence · (816) 521-5390
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Truman High School
Meal program
3301 South Noland Rd, Independence · (816) 521-5350
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Van Horn High School
Meal program
1109 Arlington Ave, Independence · (816) 521-5360
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Walnut Gardens Little Free Pantry
Food pantry
directions · via Little Free Pantry, verified 2026-09-05
William Chrisman High School
Meal program
1223 North Noland Road, Independence · (816) 521-5355
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
William Southern Elementary
Meal program
4300 S Phelps Rd, Independence · (816) 521-5475
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Independence School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Health care
HCC Network - Independence
Community health centersliding-scale fees
17611 E US Highway 24, Independence · 877-344-3572
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Swope Health Independence
Community health centersliding-scale fees
11320 E Truman Rd, Independence · 816-599-5200
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of The City Of Independence
Housing assistance
4215 S Hocker Dr, Independence · 816-836-9200
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-09-05
Older adult services
Independence, MO Corps
Older adult servicesUtility assistanceFinancial assistanceFamily support servicesFood pantryFamily and youthEmergency shelter
14700 E Truman Rd, Independence · 816-252-3200
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-09-05
Substance use and recovery
Brightli Burrell Behavioral Health
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
17611 East Highway 24, Independence · 816-836-6350
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Brightli Comprehensive Mental Health Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
17844 East 23rd Street, Independence · 816-254-3652
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Centerstone Comprehensive Mental Health/Resid
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
4231 South Hocker Drive, Independence · 816-379-4265
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Embark Behavioral Health Independence STR
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
3205 North Twyman Road, Independence · 816-643-3058
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Midwest ADP
Substance use treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
3923 South Lynn Court, Independence · 816-836-2220
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Veteran services
Independence Veteran Service Office
Veteran services
15301 East 23rd Street, Independence · 816-325-5883
State veteran service office of the Missouri Veterans Commission serving Clay and Ray counties. Veteran service officers assist veterans and their families with VA benefit claims.
directions · via Missouri Veterans Commission, verified 2026-09-05
Recovery & support meetings
ACA meetings
Independence #1 Adult Children of Alcoholics
Sun 15:00 · in-person
10017 E Kentucky Avenue, Independence · directions · via Adult Children of Alcoholics WSO
NA meetings
Main Street NA
Mon 19:00 · in-personOpenJust for TodayWheelchair accessible
727 N Main St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Mon 19:00 · in-personClosedStep studyWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Straight Talk
Tue 19:00 · in-personClosed
10505 E Winner Rd, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Tue 19:00 · in-personClosedJust for TodayWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Independence NA
Wed 19:00 · in-personClosed
14506 E 39th St S., Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Main Street NA
Wed 19:00 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
727 N Main St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Phoenix Recovery Group (Women's Mtg)
Wed 19:00 · in-personClosedDiscussionWomenWheelchair accessible
403 W Lexington Ave, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Wed 19:00 · in-personClosedWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Struggle is Real
Wed 20:00 · in-personOpenJust for Today
10704 E Westport Rd, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
NA On The Square
Thu 18:30 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
403 W Lexington Ave, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Straight Talk
Thu 19:00 · in-personClosed
10505 E Winner Rd, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Thu 19:00 · in-personClosedWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
H.O.W.
Fri 18:00 · in-personClosedWheelchair accessible
403 W Lexington Ave, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Fri 19:00 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Straight Talk
Fri 20:00 · in-personOpen
10505 E Winner Rd, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Fri 21:30 · in-personClosedWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Sat 13:30 · in-personOpenWomenWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Sat 15:00 · in-personClosedWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Sat 19:00 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Straight Talk
Sat 20:00 · in-personOpen
10505 E Winner Rd, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Rise & Shine Group
Sun 09:00 · in-personOpen
403 W Lexington Ave, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
H.O.W.
Sun 15:00 · in-personOpenJust for TodayWheelchair accessible
403 W Lexington Ave, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
The We Group
Sun 19:00 · in-personOpenWheelchair accessible
12820 East 47th St, Independence · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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