Food Pantry

Making the Mission: The Vital Role of Volunteers 

May 2, 2025

By Chelle Smith-Vandergriff  A natural part of human development is the innate desire to seek purpose – to find meaning in life. For Catholics, the search for individual fulfillment is…

Feeding the Hungry: Innovations in Nutrition and Health 

February 17, 2025

Chelsea Robbins  As we enter 2025, it’s clear that the fight against hunger and malnutrition is not just about feeding people—it’s about creating lasting solutions that empower individuals, families, and…

Resource Fair marks Catholic Charities Food Pantry second anniversary.

April 2, 2024

By Jennifer Hudson To address the growing needs of mid-Missourians, community organizations and local collaborators are strengthening relationships to provide essential support and resources. The Catholic Charities Food Pantry serves…

How the social teachings of the church help us realize our mission

August 23, 2022

A staff reflection from Lori Stoll, Food Programs Coordinator When I began working at Catholic Charities in 2020 our Executive Director, Dan Lester, would often use the term ‘Catholic Social…

CCCNMO to celebrate Grand Opening of Catholic Charities Food Pantry with Community Resource Fair, giveaways and activities for the whole family

March 8, 2022

We’re hosting a celebration marking the grand opening of the Catholic Charities Food Pantry, on March 25, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The pantry is located at 1015 Edmonds Street in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri to open doors to client-choice food pantry serving Cole County residents

January 17, 2022

For Immediate Release: Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) will open the Catholic Charities Food Pantry doors to Cole County residents Wednesday, January 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 1015 Edmonds Street in Jefferson City.

Food Pantry Opening Previewed by News Tribune

January 12, 2022

Catholic Charities’ Client-Choice Food Pantry nears opening by Joe Gamm | January 12, 2022 | 4:00 a.m. Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri’s “Client-Choice Food Pantry” will open soon. The pantry is…