Support When You Need It Most
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Olathe offers a variety of resources to assist you in times of need. From food pantries to housing assistance, our community is here to support you.
Resource Categories
Food Assistance:
- Food Pantries
- First Christian Church Olathe (200 E Loula St) offers a food pantry on Thursdays only from 9 to 11AM.
- Harvesters offers a variety of Olathe locations for their partnered pantry and mobile (drive-thru) options.
- Harvesters Schedule. Check Harvester’s Food Locator for more options.
| Location | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dunamis 911 S Parker | 2nd Tuesday of the month | 7 – 9 PM |
| Catholic Charities 333 E Poplar | 4th Tuesday of the month | 8:30 – 10 AM |
| Redemption Church 515 S Ridgeview | 1st Saturday of the month | 1 – 2:30 PM |
| New Hope Presbyterian Church 13310 Black Bob | 2nd Saturday of the month | 9:30 AM – Noon |
| Heartland Community Church 12175 S Strang Line Road | 3rd Saturday of the month | 9:30 – 11 AM |
- New Hope Food Pantry inside the New Hope Presbyterian Church (13310 S. Black Bob Rd) is open Monday to Friday from 1 to 6 PM. There are requirements, so please visit their website to be in the know before you go.
- Olathe Family YMCA offers a Mobile Pantry food distribution program in partnership with Harvesters on the first Wednesday of every month from 2 to 3:30 PM.
- Open Arms (12480 S Black Bod Rd) offers a walk-in and mobile pantries.
- Walk-in: Second and fourth Tuesdays from 12 to 2 PM
- Mobile: First Saturday of the month starting at 7:30 AM until all food is distributed
- College Church of the Nazarene (2020 E. Sheridan St) offers a Salvation Army Outpost Food Pantry open Tuesday to Thursday from 9AM to 3 PM.
- Westside Church of the Nazarene (1700 W. Santa Fe St) will feed your body and soul each Sunday after the 11 AM service. Registration is required.
- Lunch Programs
- Olathe Public Library offers free lunches during the summer for ages 18 and under. Meals are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM at First Christian Church Fellowship Hall (200 E. Loula St).
- Starfish Project offers free lunches on the second Saturday of every month from 10 AM to 2 PM at The Beach (134 S. Clairborne Rd, Suite B). But Starfish also has a food pantry to help you during the week; call or stop by.
- Community Dinners
- Center of Grace offers free dinners on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Housing & Utility Support:
- Johnson County Human Services – Provides utility support services.
- Center of Grace
- Catholic Charities
Healthcare Services:
- Olathe Health – Offers community health programs and services.
- Health Partnership Clinic – Provides medical and dental care for uninsured and underinsured residents.
Employment & Financial Assistance:
- Workforce Partnership – Offers job training and employment resources.
- Catholic Charities – Provides financial education and assistance programs.
Mission Southside also offers a comprehensive support resources list.