11/06/2025
Due to the federal shutdown, we know SNAP benefits may be delayed. Here are some local resources that may be able to help during this hardship. Also included are opportunities for those to pay it forward.
• Virginia Street Baptist Church is collecting and distributing food to families in need during the month of November. Every can, box, and bag helps. For drop off information or to donate, text Cheryl at 660-542-4343. Distribution is at Virginia Street Baptist Church, located at 109 S. Virginia Street in Carrollton, on Tuesdays through the month of November at 6:15 p.m. First come-First serve.
• Carroll County Food Pantry’s next drive-thru food pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19. Due to distribution limitations, the pantry is only able to distribute food for two hours (1-3 p.m.). People need to arrive early as line forms on West Bolen Avenue in Carrollton. People can also pick up items for others if needed. The pantry is located at 710 S. Main Street in Carrollton. Call 660-322-2242 to confirm hours.
• H.E.L.P. Services, located at 15 E. Washington in Carrollton, also provides a food pantry. Call 660-542-0321 to confirm hours.
• Carroll County Ministerial Alliance may be able to assist as well. Call 660-542-3006.
• Shepherd’s Food Pantry, located at 604 Missouri Street in Waverly, distributes items on the first, second and third Thursdays of the month from 1-3:30 p.m. They also distribute on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Call 660-493-2434 to confirm hours.
• Hale Ministerial Alliance distributes groceries and household items in a drive-thru style on the first Friday of each month from 2:30-4 p.m. Located at 32775 Hwy 139 in Hale. Call 660-565-2280 to confirm hours.
• The Treatery, located at 2 S. Main Street in Carrollton, is providing a loaf of bread to those in need. They will do their best to keep it stocked. They will also have peanut butter and jam if needed. Also, if you aren’t struggling and you’d like to help, you can pay for a sandwich or a meal (at a discounted price), and they will put a ticket up on the wall for someone needing a meal.
• Wellseasoned BBQ, located at 210 N. Mason in Carrollton, is providing pulled pork sandwiches with a side, or pork by the pound, to those in need. Please do not hesitate to reach out, as they encourage you to contact them to arrange a meeting. They can also vacuum seal the products for freezing. Call 816-714-0804.
• Surfin Chef, located at 509 N. Mason in Carrollton, is offering free biscuits and sausage gravy from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. No purchases required, just come up to the order window and ask for a BnG, no questions asked. If you'd like to pay it forward and purchase a BnG for someone, they’ll keep in open sales and use for someone or use monies for extra fixings, continuing until they've exhausted the need.
• The Hangout 2.0, located at 219 Main Street in Hale, is coming together and asking for help from the community for donations to some in need during the hard times and holiday season! They are working with Hale R-1 to make dinner sacks for families in need. You can drop off at The Hangout 2.0 or the school, and they will make sure to put it all together for you. If you or a family you know are in need, please feel free to reach out to the school or The Hangout 2.0.
We know this list is ever-changing. Check or call to make sure information is still correct. You are welcome to add information in the comments section of this post. Again, those needing assistance, be sure to confirm with the source directly for accuracy.
Missouri Department of Social Services – Federal Shutdown Impacts: https://mydss.mo.gov/federal-shutdown-impacts
211 United Way: Dial 2-1-1 anytime for help finding health and human-services resources such as food, housing, utilities, mental health, disaster relief, etc. https://mo211.myresourcedirectory.com/
Frequently Asked QuestionsWill I receive my SNAP benefits in November?The USDA announced on November 4, 2025, that federal funding has been partially restored, allowing states to issue partial November SNAP benefits. Previously, due to a federal government shutdown, full benefits could not be paid.....
