Bates County Community Resource Program

11/01/2025

Please join us! Everyone should know how to administer Narcan. Do it for you, your family and friends, your neighbors. You never know.

10/31/2025

They’re also collecting empty and clean, plastic containers. Think, cottage cheese and cool whip tubs. These will be used to send larger portions home, for families.

10/29/2025

If anyone needs a hot meal today, Carpenters Cup is serving up ham and beans and cornbread. It starts around noon and goes until they run out.

10/28/2025

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, some community members are facing challenges, including interruption in pay and loss of SNAP benefits.

Below is a list of food pantries offering support. If you know of any other resources, please share in the comments so we can help spread the word.

No one should have to face hunger alone.

-David’s Cupboard Food Pantry - 315 S. Main S., Archie 816-345-1168
2nd Tuesday of each month 6-8 pm
4th Saturday of each month 9-11 am
-Community Food Pantry of Butler - 709 W. Ohio St., Butler
Open Tuesdays and Wednesday from 8:15-11 am and 12:30-3 pm
-Shepherd’s Staff Pantry - 1311 Sanders St., Harrisonville 816-844-0078
1st and 3rd Fridays each month 2-5:30 pm
-Drexel United Methodist Church - 304 E. Walnut St., Drexel
4th Wednesday of each month 3-4:30 pm
-Bethel Assembly of God - 82 County Road F Highway, Garden City 816-718-7150
2nd Thursday each month 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
-Heart and Hand - 200 B Street, Belton
816-322-1133
Mobile Food Pantry: 2nd Wednesday each month, 2:00 pm Assembly
- Mobile Food Pantry: 4th Saturday each month, 12:00 pm Brook Church
Emergency Food Boxes Available upon request
-Hume Alliance Ministries-12640 SW Main St., Hume 660-643-7637
3rd Saturday of the month, 8:30am-11:30am
3rd Monday of the month 3pm-4pm
-The Samaritan Center-1317 S. Second St., Clinton
660-383-1455
Monday, Thursday, Thursday, and Friday 9am-noon
West Central Community Action Center-St. Clair Co., 112 W. 4th St., Appleton City 660-476-2185 (option 6)
2nd and 4th Wednesday 9am-11am and 1pm-4pm

10/28/2025

If you can help or know someone that can, please do.

10/22/2025

October 15, 2025

New Growth Transit Needs Drivers in Bates County

New Growth Transit is calling for volunteer drivers across Bates County to provide free rides that help residents reach medical appointments and essential destinations. Volunteers set their own schedules and are reimbursed at 70¢ per mile, so they’re never out of pocket.

“Transportation challenges don’t have a one-size-fits-all solution,” said Kelly Ast, Chief Mobility Officer for New Growth Transit. “That’s why we’re proud to complement services like BACO Transport in Bates County. Together, we’re ensuring more people can reach what matters most—whether it’s a quick trip across Butler with BACO or a longer ride to a medical specialist in Kansas City through our volunteer drivers.”

While BACO’s volunteer-based taxi service primarily serves riders within Butler, New Growth Transit extends those efforts by providing longer-distance, countywide rides—especially for residents in rural areas who have few or no other transportation options.

Volunteer driving offers:

A flexible way to give back and stay connected
The joy of helping neighbors stay independent
Simple scheduling with one-on-one support
Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile
Drivers use their own vehicles, set their own hours, and receive training and ongoing support from New Growth Transit staff. No special license is required—just a valid driver’s license and a heart for helping others.

How to get started
Volunteers can call 417-283-7991 or visit newgrowthtransit.org to apply. After a short application and training, approved volunteers can begin accepting rides that fit their availability.

About New Growth Transit
New Growth Transit is a volunteer-driven transportation network serving 11 rural counties in west-central Missouri. As a ride provider for MTM, Missouri’s Medicaid transportation broker, New Growth Transit connects eligible riders to medical appointments. As funding allows, the program also provides free rides for employment, shopping, and community resources—helping bridge the miles between rural neighbors and opportunity.

For more information, call 417-283-7991 or visit newgrowthtransit.org.

10/20/2025

So you've called 911, administered Narcan, and the person is waking up but nobody is on scene yet. It's still just you and this person you just helped. What do you say to them??

Waking up from an overdose reversal can be traumatic, and disorienting. It's best to stay with them until emergency services arrive.

It's not time for shaming, arguing, shouting or stigmatizing speech, but a gentle "Welcome back."

10/14/2025

Huckster’s Day is this Saturday!!

10/07/2025

09/29/2025

This Thursday! FREE Vision and Hearing Screening. Sign up online to reserve your spot.

09/23/2025

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09/23/2025

Help Wanted! Southside Lumber

Southside Lumber in Butler has current openings at their saw mill for a General Labor. Pay is based on experience with competitive wages and benefits. You must apply in person at Southside Lumber, 805 Rice Road in Butler. Applications can be picked up during normal business hours 8-5 pm Monday thru Friday. If you’re ready to go to work and looking for a stable job with a local, established company, then apply at Southside Lumber 805 Rice Road in Butler.