Seton Center, Inc.

Who Can Visit?

Seton Center's food pantry is open to individuals and families who live within their service area, which covers ZIP codes 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64109, and parts of 64108. To receive food, your household income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. For a single person, the gross monthly income limit is $2,322. For a family of two, it is $3,151. For a family of four, it is $4,810. For each person above eight in the household, add $829 to the limit.

People who live outside the service area may still visit the pantry, but they can only come up to 3 times a year.

For more information, call (816) 231-3955.

Items Needed for Registration

When you come for the first time, please bring the following:

• A photo ID for the head of the household that shows name, birthdate, and picture
• A Social Security card, birth certificate, passport, visa card, or 1040 form for every other person in your household (any document that shows name and birthdate)
• Proof of your current address from the last 30 days, such as a utility bill, leasing agreement, mortgage deed, Social Security award letter, food stamp award letter, hospital bill, unemployment letter, pay stub, or bank statement

How Often You Can Visit?

Clients who live within the service area can visit the food pantry every 21 days. Clients outside the service area can visit up to 3 times per year.

Good to Know

The pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and again from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

If you need a ride to or from Seton Center to pick up food, you can call 816-581-4701 to ask about transportation.

Food & Essentials

Seton Center provides nutritious supplemental food as well as personal care and hygiene products. The main food supply comes from Harvesters, TEFAP, Hiland Dairy, and a monthly donation from St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Any extra needs are covered by purchases from local grocery stores. Weekly bread and sweet donations are provided by Raytown Reap and Price Chopper. Additional donations come throughout the year from organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals.

Food items the pantry commonly provides and accepts include canned vegetables, canned fruits, dried fruit, canned chicken, canned tuna, canned salmon, brown or white rice, pasta, peanut or almond butter, canned soup, and hot and cold cereal. Other food items include dairy products, frozen vegetables, meat, baking mix, oil, seasonings, juice, and seasonal fish.

Personal care and hygiene supplies are provided through Giving the Basics and supplemented by other store purchases. Hygiene items include soap, shampoo, sanitary items such as tampons, pads, and liners, deodorant, lotion, laundry detergent or pods, bathroom tissue, toothpaste, toothbrush, bar soap, laundry pods, facial tissue, and feminine hygiene supplies.

How to Pick Up

When you come to the pantry during open hours, staff will help you receive your supplemental food pantry items and hygiene products based on your household size.

Additional Support

Seton Center offers much more than food. Here are other ways they can help:

• Emergency Assistance: Rent and utility help is available for people in the service area. Seton Center works with landlords and utility companies to help people get back on stable ground. This program starts on the first business day of each month, while funds last. Payments are made directly to landlords or utility companies. Call (816) 581-4726 for information.
• Clothing Closet: Visitors can shop for free gently used clothes, shoes, outerwear, and household items in a thrift store-like setting. The Clothing Closet is open by appointment on Tuesdays and the last Thursday of each month from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Call 816-581-4726 Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. to make an appointment. Service area clients can visit every 30 days; those outside the area can visit up to 3 times a year.
• Happy Bottoms Diaper Distribution: In partnership with Happy Bottoms, Seton Center provides monthly diapers or pull-ups for children up to age four. Pick-up is available on the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. or 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. To sign up, ask at the front desk or call (816) 581-4726.
• AccessKC Vouchers: Seton Center issues vouchers for emergency dental care, vision exams, prescription glasses, medication, diabetic supplies, hearing aids, and durable medical equipment. Households must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and have proof of a medical need from a provider. Call (816) 581-4726 to learn more.
• Children's Mental Health: A new program designed to support the most vulnerable children in the community with emotional support.
• Dental Clinic: Seton Center runs one of the largest safety net dental clinics in the region, providing dental services for those in need of care. Call (816) 581-4731 for the dental clinic.

Transportation assistance to and from Seton Center for any service is available by calling 816-581-4701.

Facilities

Seton Center has a Clothing Closet that operates like a thrift store, where visitors can freely shop for gently used clothing, shoes, outerwear, and household items at no cost. The store is located inside Seton Center at 2816 East 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO.

Ways to Give

Seton Center welcomes donations in many forms. For the food pantry, you can drop off items from their Most Needed list, purchase items from their Amazon Wish List, host a food or fund drive at your business or school, or make a monetary donation. The most needed food items include canned vegetables, canned fruits, dried fruit, canned chicken, tuna, and salmon, rice, pasta, peanut or almond butter, canned soup, and cereal. Needed hygiene items include soap, shampoo, sanitary items, deodorant, lotion, and laundry detergent.

For the Clothing Closet, you can donate clean and gently used clothing items in good condition (no rips, tears, holes, or stains). Clothing donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. Please note that Seton Center does not accept household items or furniture for clothing donations.

You can also give through cash, check, credit card, stock, or securities. Monthly giving, memorial and honorary gifts, planned gifts, matching gifts, and event sponsorships are all options. For more information, call (816) 231-3955 or make a donation at setonkc.org/donate.

How to Join the Team?

Seton Center welcomes volunteers of all kinds, including individuals, faith communities, company teams, civic organizations, and families. Volunteers help with sorting and packing bags in the food pantry, sorting clothing and restocking the thrift store, stuffing envelopes for mailings, assisting with back-to-school distribution, planning and staging special events, holding food drives or collections, and helping with the Christmas Sharing Program.

When volunteering, Seton recommends wearing closed-toe shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. You should be able to lift 25 pounds.

To get started, visit the online volunteer portal at signup.com/go/KaUnPyH to explore open opportunities and sign up. For more information, contact Lee Marshall at lmarshall@setonkc.org.