The Pantry JC

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The Pantry JC's mission is to reduce food insecurity and empower mid-Missouri residents with confidence in food preparation. to 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

It is vital to our organization that all guests feel welcome; we have no identification, income, or geographic requirements. The Pantry has two distribution days every month - the 2nd and 4th Saturday, from 10 a.m. Fresh ingredients are provided to fulfill the recipes we give to our guests, so they can cook a meal meal at home. This helps our guests to become more confident in their cooking abilities and gain valuable meal preparation skills, in the process. Our pantry has unique donation needs, as we provide specific recipes for dinner entrees. Our menu remains constant, therefore we require the same ingredients each month. Our Wish List
Penne or Rotini pasta
(16 oz. packages, no long noodles)
White rice (not instant)
Old fashioned oats
Quick grits (not instant)
Cream of wheat
Red beans (dry)
White beans (dry)
Snack size zip lock bags
Sandwich size zip lock bags

Our food items make up the vast majority of our expenses and are most easily purchased in bulk. We carefully shop to ensure we are good stewards of donations. Donations can be made via PayPal (please follow the link below) or they can be mailed to:
The Pantry JC
PO Box 105563
Jefferson City, MO 65110

We have a 501(c)3 non profit status making donations tax deductible under IRC Section 170 as well as Sections 2055, 2106, or 2522

Our EIN number is: 82-4557461. If you would like a receipt for your donation, please email us at: [email protected]

Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers are a vital part of The Pantry, you help us function! We have various times and dates,
during the month, available for prep days. Please send us a message if you are interested in volunteering on prep days. Our distribution days are the fourth Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. We welcome you to come and meet other volunteers and fill orders for our guests. Please use the link on Facebook to sign up or if you are not connected on Facebook please fill out a contact form our home page to be contacted. DONOR PRIVACY
The Pantry JC respects the privacy of all donors. We believe in safeguarding personal information and ensuring that donor privacy is protected. Your name, address, and any other personal data you provide will be used only by The Pantry JC to keep you informed of our activities including our programs, special events, and funding needs. If at any time you choose not to receive these communications, you may contact us via email or postal mail and we will gladly remove your name from our mailing list. The Pantry JC does not rent, sell, give away, or trade its donor lists, or any information, contained on those lists. Donor information is used by The Pantry JC only as described above. To review personal information collected and/or request changes, please contact us at [email protected]. Authorized Release of Information
The Pantry may be legally required to disclose information on occasion. We comply with all applicable legal requirements and standards.

10/18/2026

Make a plan to come see us if you need help with food this month. We will be at 2123 Missouri Blvd. in Jefferson City on Saturday, October 24.

10/16/2026

We want to thank Missouri State Employees for being so generous to us the last three years. We hope this year will be the best yet!

10/14/2026

Go to https://givebutter.com/Uvk6Tk if you would like to be one of our donors.

10/13/2026

Missouri State Employees' generosity has made it possible for us to serve over 1,000 families during 2026. Please consider including The Pantry JC in your giving again this year.

10/10/2026

If you or someone you know is experiencing a little more month than money, please send them our way today from 10 am to 2 pm. We don't require any residency or income proof. We just want to feed hungry people.

10/08/2026

We are a food pantry that doesn't ask for any proof of income or residency. We provide ingredients for meals chosen from a list of recipes. We distribute twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday, at 2123 Missouri Blvd. in Jefferson City. If you need help, please come see us on October 10. If you can help, please consider a donation - no amount is too small!

10/05/2026

If you're a donor, you're our hero. We couldn't do it without people like state employees who give through MSECC, local businesses who host food drives, and individuals who donate funds. If you would like to become a donor, go to https://givebutter.com/Uvk6Tk to give. Thank you.

09/26/2026

If you or someone you know is experiencing a little more month than money, we can help. We will be distributing food today from 10 am to 2 pm. We provide ingredients for meals you choose from our list of recipes. We don't require any proof of residency or income. We just want to help.

09/23/2026

Address

2123 Missouri Blvd(lower Level)
Jefferson City, MO
65109

Website

http://www.thepantryjc.org/

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