The St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry at St. Therese Parish serves Platte County residents. They help anyone who lives in Platte County, regardless of faith, age, gender, or race. Food pantry visits are
Southern Platte Emergency Assistance Center (SPEAC)
Who Can Visit?
Anyone in Southern Platte County, Missouri who needs food help is welcome to come. The pantry serves individuals and families in need.
To visit the pantry, you must call ahead to make an appointment. Please call 816-746-1057 on Mondays between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to schedule your visit for the week. SPEAC is not able to take appointments online or by email.
Good to Know
The pantry is located on the lower level of Parkville Presbyterian Church at 812 East Street (9 Highway) in Parkville, MO 64152. The client entrance faces East Street (9 Highway), across from Park University's Soccer Field.
The pantry closes whenever Park Hill Schools are closed for weather. If the school buses aren't running, neither are they. The pantry is also closed on the following holidays:
- New Years Eve
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving (two days)
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
To check on closures, call 816-746-1057 for a recorded message or visit the SPEAC Facebook page.
Visitors describe the volunteers as very caring, kind, and helpful with no judgment.
Ways to Give
Your donation helps SPEAC pay the handling fees to Harvesters Food Bank and buy food and personal items not available from Harvesters. There are a few easy ways to donate:
- Online: Donate via PayPal
- By check or money order: Make it payable to SPEAC Food Pantry and mail to: SPEAC Food Pantry, 819 Main Street, Parkville, MO 64152
How to Join the Team?
SPEAC is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid staff. Volunteering is a fun way to stay active, meet new people, and make a real difference in your community.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Unloading delivery trucks from Harvesters and stocking food onto pantry shelves
- Staffing the food pantry and processing client requests
- Filling food orders
- Helping with fundraising, marketing, and grant writing
To volunteer, fill out the online form at https://forms.gle/XDVcZbhQBuo6pkBq6.
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