Food Pantry  & Happy Bottoms Hours are Monday - Friday between 9AM - 2PM Hours May Vary. Please call (816)763-3277 ext. 100 to schedule an appointment.​

 

Emergency Assistance

This program considers applications from those who : 

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- can explain how this assistance will enable you to pay your bills in the immediate

- fall within the FPL Guidelines

- HAVE received INCOME with in the PAST 60 days 

- Live in the RUSKIN/CENTER School District & Jackson County

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UTILITY ASSISTANCE: 

- Utility must be in YOUR NAME 

- Must have paid on the bill in the last 90 days

- Have received a disconnect notice

- a payment has to be posted on your account in the last 30 days and a LIHEAP application needs to have been filled out. 

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RENTAL ASSISTANCE:​

 - Lease MUST be in your name

- Must have lived in residence for at least 6 months and paid rent for 6 months

- MUST have a letter of delinquency & Proof of EMERGENCY

- MUST have paid on the bill within the last 90 days

- Assistance is only available once in a 12 month period.

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If you meet the qualifications listed above please click the link   https://forms.office.com/r/K8W7Adxi2W​

 

We now offer Next Steps Case Management in the following areas:

1. Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

2. Maternal and Infant HEALTH

3. Medical Vouchers - emergency dental, eye exam/glasses, prescription, durable medical equipment and hearing aids​​

4. Navigating Government Benefits (TANF, SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicaid/Medicare, SSI, SSDI and Section 8/Public Housing

5. Referrals for Employment/Education help

If you need NEXT Steps Click the Link and Follow the Prompts.

https://forms.office.com/r/bsTkxaU7wV

A Case Manager will contact you within the next 24-28 hours.