The Catholic Charities Food Pantry in Jefferson City

Visit the Catholic Charities Food Pantry

The Catholic Charities Food Pantry is a grocery model client-choice pantry open to the public four days every week, with evening hours that help accommodate work and family schedules. The client-choice model is important because it empowers our pantry members to select the items they need, are familiar with, and enjoy.

We care about our neighbors and want their experience in the Catholic Charities Food Pantry in Jefferson City to be one of dignity, respect, and a comfortable setting to dive deeper into making healthy choices, budgeting monthly points, reducing food waste by shopping for what they can use and enjoy, and engaging with us and their neighbors as they shop. This care and compassion are what we like to call “feeding with more than food” – and we see the benefits of this model in the easy demeanors, interactions, and smiles on our pantry members’ faces.

VISIT THE PANTRY TO SET UP YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Setting up your membership is easy! Come with your I.D. and one piece of mail for proof of address. If you don't have these items, come anyway, and our staff can help navigate your membership. Once you're signed up, you can shop in person at the food pantry in Jefferson City or use the SmartChoice platform online to order your grocery items and schedule a pick-up time.

SHOP ONLINE WITH SMART CHOICE
If you have a pantry membership set up, you can scan the QR code on your card, and click here to access the SmartChoice online ordering system. Orders can be placed one day ahead of regular pantry hours and can be picked up on-site at 1015 Edmonds Street. If you have any questions about the food distribution schedule or need help with online ordering, give us a call at 573-635-7719.