Central Avenue Center of Hope A ministry of Midlands Mission Center and Community of Christ
Empowering Our Community
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1. Central Avenue Center of Hope
2. Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
3. Center of Hope Thrift
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please do NOT send donations or other items to the Center of Hope address.
This location is not monitored, and items left there cannot be guaranteed to remain secure. Unfortunately, unattended donations may be lost or taken.
To arrange a safe drop-off location or delivery time, please contact us in advance.
Thank you for your understanding
Our Services
We Strive to Help our Community With These Services
Breakfast & lunch are served daily. Food pantry request may be made by telephone each day.
Additional services are available based on volunteer availability. Please inquire when you arrive or call ahead to learn what services are available that day.
Pantry
Check in at Services Desk
Meal & Pantry Services
Breakfast: 6:30 - 7:30 am
Lunch: 10:30 - 11:30 am
Food Pantry Assistance
Food pantry requests are available by telephone appointment only.
To schedule a pantry pickup, please call:
913-233-2511
If your request is approved, you will be informed of your pickup date and time when your appointment is scheduled.
Eligibility Requirements:
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Must be a Wyandotte County resident.
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Must have a home with the ability to store and prepare food.
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Must not have received assistance from another food pantry during the current month.
Showers
Check in at Services Desk
SHOWERS: 730 am to 930 am
Individuals may take hot showers and receive personal item kits consisting of soap, shampoo, a razor, comb, and other donated toiletries.
Hot Meals
At Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
Our meals are nutritious, and feature a meat, a side, and chips, fruit, or a dessert. We serve promptly at 10:30am
Family Christmas Presents
By Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
Free Gifts for Families so they can give to one another at Christmas time.
Elderly Christmas and Thanksgiving Meals
At Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
The Elderly Christmas and Thanksgiving Meals provide take home meals for families
Outfitting the Unhoused
Check in at Services Desk
We offer assistance to the unhoused community via 2 outfits per week, 1 coat per month, and 1 pair of shoes per month (As supplies are available).
Hygiene Kits
By Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
Hygiene Packs are available on Fridays at lunch Per request.
Blankets
By Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
Blankets for cold weather are available at lunch per request.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals
At Loaves and Fishes Kitchen
Free Hot Meal to Celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas.
DATES OF MEALS WILL BE POSTED CLOSER TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON.
Thrift Store
At Central Hope Thrift
THRIFT STORE:
9am to 11 am when volunteers are available. Please call to check availability.
At Our Thrift shop we keep our prices low to aid our neighbors in getting the clothing and household goods. All Items must be Picked up at the Center. No Shipping.
The Central Avenue Center of Hope is committed to creating a future where every member of our community can thrive, no matter their circumstances.
Our Commitment
