Get Help
With Food
When groceries are hard to afford, CSL can help.
What We Offer
No one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. CSL's food and nutrition services are here for any neighbor who needs them — whether that means groceries to take home, a hot meal today, or help getting the monthly benefits you may already qualify for.
Food and Nutrition Resources
Food Pantries
CSL operates several food pantries to help neighbors access groceries.
Depending on availability, CSL typically provides enough food for three to five days.
Some locations require an appointment.
Hot Meals
A hot meal is served on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Stone Church in Independence.
CSL’s Drop-In Center serves breakfast and lunch Monday through Thursday.
Anyone in need of food is welcome.
Public Benefits
CSL staff can help you understand and apply for any public nutrition programs you may qualify for.
Such as SNAP.
They’ll review your eligibility with you.
Additional Resources
Take the Next Step
If you need help with food, please reach out.
Our team can help you find the closest pantry, or connect you with other support that may be available
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410,
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This organization is an equal opportunity provider.
Page updated: June 11, 2026