Who Can Visit?
ReNewed Hope Food Pantry serves neighbors facing hunger throughout the greater Kansas City area. The pantry strives to serve all neighbors in need, no matter their age, culture, or health needs. There is no stated geographic limit for the main drive-through pantry, and anyone needing food assistance is welcome to come.
If you plan to visit the Hope Bus mobile pantry at one of its many locations, you will need to sign up in advance using a Google form. You can sign up in English or in Spanish through the Harvesters Service Insights system.
How to Order for the Hope Bus?
- Complete the Google sign-up form (available in English or Spanish) at the link on the Get Food page.
- After signing up, a unique QR code will be sent to your mobile phone within 5 to 7 business days.
- Save the QR code on your phone by taking a screenshot.
- When you visit the Hope Bus, show the QR code so volunteers can scan it.
How to Pick Up
ReNewed Hope Food Pantry offers a drive-through pantry at its main location at 8714 Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS. Volunteers will greet you in your car and scan a QR code on your ReNewed Hope Food Pantry card to check in your visit.
If you do not yet have a ReNewed Hope card with a QR code, volunteers will help you get one when you arrive on Tuesday or Thursday.
The pantry runs on two days each week:
- Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., or while supplies last.
- Thursdays from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., or while supplies last.
Additional Support
Hope Bus Mobile Pantry
ReNewed Hope also runs a choice model pantry on the Hope Bus, which travels to different locations throughout the Kansas City metro area. Guests choose their own food items on the bus. The Hope Bus visits multiple spots on a rotating schedule each month. Check the Get Food page for the current schedule.
Hope Bus stops include:
- 1st Sunday each month, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at Beacon Light SDA Church, 4841 The Paseo, Kansas City, MO
- 2nd Sunday each month, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at SDA Multicultural Church for the Community, 9820 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO
- 3rd Sunday each month, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Gladstone SDA Church, 3800 NE 80th St, Kansas City, MO 64119
- 4th Sunday each month, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Bethel SDA Church, 6910 Riverview Ave, Kansas City, KS (no Hope Bus at this location in March)
- 1st Wednesday each month, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at AdventHealth South Overland Park, Southwest Parking lot, 7840 W. 165th Street, Overland Park, KS
- 2nd Wednesday each month, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Literacy KC, 1301 Vine St, Kansas City, MO
- 3rd Wednesday each month, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Hope Family Care Center, 3027 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO
- 4th Wednesday each month, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, 9100 W 74th St, Merriam, KS
Prepared Meals
Volunteers prepare and serve meals to people experiencing homelessness and anyone else struggling with food insecurity.
Food & Essentials
ReNewed Hope Food Pantry aims to provide diverse foods with high nutritional value to every guest. The pantry has an abundant supply of sliced bread, and peanut butter and jelly are among the items they love to give out to families visiting the Hope Bus. Food is distributed at both the main drive-through location and through the Hope Bus mobile pantry.
Ways to Give
Your donation helps ReNewed Hope close the hunger gap in the Kansas City community. There are several ways to give:
Financial donations keep the pantry running by covering costs such as repairs and maintenance of refrigerators and freezers, carts, bags, technology tools, and more. When making a financial donation, choose "Renewed Hope Food Pantry – All Programs." You can also choose "Food Truck for Renewed Hope Food Pantry" to support the Renewed Hope Kitchen on Wheels, which covers costs such as paperware, gas, cleaning supplies, and propane refills. Donate online at adventistgiving.org or through the Donate Today page.
Food donations are also welcome. Current food needs include peanut butter and jelly. The pantry is generally available to receive food donations Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., and Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Volunteers may also be available at other times. Please call 913-263-2802 before coming so arrangements can be made to receive your donation.
Targeted donations are also possible. To specify how you would like your donation used, reach out to the pantry at renewedhopefoodpantry@gmail.com or call 913-263-2802.
How to Join the Team?
Volunteers are an essential part of bringing food assistance to those in need at ReNewed Hope Food Pantry. To get started, email your name, contact information, and the times you are available to volunteer@rhfp.org. You can also view real-time volunteer opportunities and sign up at app.vomo.org/org/renewed-hope-food-pantry.