Mimi's Pantry
Who Can Visit?
Mimi's Pantry 4 Kids is open to all Clay and Platte County, Missouri residents who have children from birth through high school. To get started, you need to make an appointment before coming in. You can book your spot at https://www.timetap.com/emb/385971.
How to Register?
For your first visit, bring a parent or guardian photo ID and proof of residency in Clay or Platte County (such as a utility bill, lease, mortgage statement, or government-issued mail).
Items Needed for Registration
- Parent or guardian ID (photo ID, passport, or driver's license)
- Proof of residency in Clay or Platte County (a utility bill, lease, mortgage, or government-issued mail)
How Often You Can Visit?
Guests may shop at the food pantry a maximum of once a month. You can also view the monthly calendar to see workshop and shopping shift times at the Kids Pantry.
Good to Know
One reviewer shared that the pantry gives "a whole lot of food that can last up to a month." The staff is known for being very kind and helpful. The facility is clean and well organized. Classes and shopping shifts at Mimi's Pantry 4 Kids vary each month, so check the events calendar at https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_796cdef7800230d60ccf7fa9bd9e9b907af9b169138dcde2623ed233fc6dc8d2%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago before you visit.
Food & Essentials
Mimi's Pantry 4 Kids is a supplemental pantry where kids can shop for hygiene products, school supplies, and snacks. Brand new backpacks are given out in August and brand new coats are given out in October. The pantry also offers new and used toys and games through its toy library, as well as free books and learning resources. The main food pantry (a separate location) focuses on healthy, fresh options and is stocked with fresh produce, dairy products, meats, and much more.
How to Pick Up
Kids can shop for their own items at the pantry in a client-choice style. Volunteers provide a personal shopping experience to guests. Shopping shifts are scheduled by appointment only. You can view available times and book at https://www.timetap.com/emb/385971.
Additional Support
Mimi's Pantry 4 Kids offers educational and enrichment classes for kids at its learning center. Programs include art classes, a builder's club, and other workshops. Volunteers also read to children and assist guests in the on-site library. Learning resources are available on site, along with free books to take home.
The main food pantry is a proud affiliate of Happy Bottoms, which provides diapers and pull-ups for children under the age of 4. Each month, families can receive 50 diapers or 30 pull-ups (pull-ups have a 6-visit limit). To enroll, bring your own photo ID and your child's ID (such as a Medicaid card, birth certificate, shot record, or passport). Contact Mimi's Pantry at 816-735-0220 or info@mimispantrykc.org for more information.
Ways to Give
Mimi's Pantry 4 Kids accepts the following donations:
- School supplies (new)
- Hygiene products (new)
- Snacks (chips, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.)
- Toys and games (new and used)
- Books (new and used)
- Learning resources (new and used)
You can also make a financial donation online. For just $5, the pantry can feed an individual for one week. Mimi's Pantry is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. To donate online, visit https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E354076&id=11.
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Donation drop-off hours at the Kids Pantry are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Monday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. If those times do not work, call 816-735-0220, ext. 105 to set up a drop-off appointment.
The pantry also has collection barrels available to be placed at your business or community location. Reach out to info@mimispantrykc.org or call 816-735-0220 to learn more.
How to Join the Team?
Mimi's Pantry welcomes volunteers at both locations. At the Kids Pantry, volunteer opportunities include helping with workshops, assisting guests with shopping, reading to children in the library, and participating in or hosting enrichment courses such as art classes and builder's club.
First-time volunteers can create a volunteer account by visiting the Volunteer Registration page at https://www.mimispantrykc.org/volunteer/signup. Returning volunteers can browse open opportunities on the Volunteer Calendar of Events at https://www.mimispantrykc.org/volunteer/calendar.
To ask questions or discuss volunteer opportunities at the Kids Pantry, contact the Mimi's Pantry 4 Kids Manager, Julie Gardner, at 816-735-0220, ext. 105 or m4kidsinfo@mimispantrykc.org.