Who We Are
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri is a non-profit social service agency, and an entity of the Diocese of Jefferson City, responding to the needs of people in 38 counties regardless of faith, culture, or situation.
Quick Links:
Key Contacts:
Director of Development
Tori Baker
(573) 418-0286
tstepanek@cccnmo.org
Director of Support Services
Leslie Prenger
(573) 635-7719
lprenger@cccnmo.org
Housing and Donations Coordinator
Nicholas Butler
(573) 540-1111
nbutler@cccnmo.org
Food Programs Coordinator
Lori Stoll
(573) 540-1125
lstoll@cccnmo.org
AMAZON WISHLIST ITEMS
By shopping our Amazon Wish List, you can pick out items we've hand-picked based on our neighbor's needs. You shop and ship directly to our locations, making donating items easy with just a few clicks.
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Lotion
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Interested in helping those who struggle with hunger and food insecurity? The most effective way is to make a gift to our food programs. Our food programs can accept:
- Fresh foods/produce (only accepted at our Jefferson City location)
- Canned goods and dried foods
- Monetary donations
OTHER ITEMS
- Beds/Box springs
- Bus passes
- Diapers sized 1-5
- Infant formula
- Pre-paid Visa Gift Cards
- Gift cards to Walmart, Target, or local gas stations and grocery stores
VEHICLES
All vehicles donated to Catholic Charities must be driveable, have no known safety concerns, and have passed a Missouri inspection within the last 6 months. To learn more about donating a vehicle, or to set up an appointment to do so, please contact Mariah Miles.
SECONDHAND ITEMS
- Used adult or children’s clothing
- Used sheets, comforters and towels
- Used beds, cribs, mattresses, box springs and mattress pads
- Used toys
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND DANGEROUS ITEMS
- Batteries
- Paint
- Chemicals
- Cleaning products
- Poisons
- Gasoline
- Propane cylinders
- BBQ grills
- Camp stoves
- Fireworks
- Weapons of any kind
CLOTHING
- Sweatpants
- Sweatshirts
- T-shirts
- Undergarments
- Socks
- Hats / Gloves / Scarves
CERTAIN HYGIENE PRODUCTS
- Opened or expired items
- Mouthwash
- Medication
MISCELLANEOUS
- Swing sets
- Pet food and pet items
- Basketball hoops
- Pool tables
- Ping pong tables
- Bikes with missing parts, flat tires, or rust
- Greeting cards
- Hangers
- Fireplace accessories
- Water coolers
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
- Desks and office furniture
- Glass furniture
- Patio furniture
- Ceiling fans
- Carpeting
- Tube TVs
- Computer monitors
- Anything that needs to be installed
- The following books*:
- Encyclopedias
- National Geographic magazines
- Magazines of any kind
- Textbooks
- Newspapers
LUXURY ITEMS
- Fur coats
- Jewelry
- Wine refrigerators
IN JEFFERSON CITY:
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
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DONATE ONLINE
Our secure online giving platform allows us to collect credit card and ACH gifts in just a few clicks. Click here to visit our online giving.
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PLAN A DONATION DRIVE
If you are considering planning a donation drive for your organization, school, or classroom, please contact our Director of Development, Tori Stepanek to make helpful arrangements ahead of your drive.
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VOLUNTEER WITH US
Looking to get involved with Catholic Charities? Click here to learn more about volunteering with our agency.
Our Candid Rating
We've received a platinum rating from Candid, previously known as Guidestar. To learn more about our platinum rating, visit our Candid Profile by clicking here.