Second Harvest Community Food Bank is a nonprofit food distribution center that supports families, individuals, and seniors across its 18-county region. The organization distributes food through direct service programs and a network of Agency Partners throughout its service area. Last year, Second Harvest distributed more than 9.9 million pounds of food

VISION

A Hunger-Free Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas 

CORE VALUES

Accountability, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity, Kindness, & Respect

Since 1953, TRM has been a beacon of hope in the Topeka and NE Kansas communities to those experiencing homelessness, hunger, poverty and many forms of trauma.

In 70 years of service TRM has grown from a small facility with basic services and just a few beds, to a multi-facility organization that provides shelter, food services, housing opportunities, human trafficking and trauma interventions, rehabilitation, and education for thousands of people in need every year. Additionally TRM works closely with other community organizations to bring food, clean clothing and showers to unsheltered individuals in the Topeka area. 

International Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.

Its message is based on the Bible.
Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

They are a nonprofit that supports the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO. This incredible nonprofit’s mission is to enhance the daily lives of veterans and honor all who have served. 💙

About Project Topeka

Since 1986, Project Topeka Community Food Drive has been providing food for hungry families through its annual February food collection effort.

Begun under the name Project Concern, the drive started as a cooperative effort by the Community Resources Council, KSNT-TV 27, and the Junior League of Topeka. The name was changed to Project Topeka Community Food Drive the following year to reflect the focus on people helping people in the community.

Since that initial drive, which produced, 58,000 food items, or approximately 14.5 tons of food, Project Topeka Community Food Drive has grown to collect the equivalent of nearly 200 tons of food annually for distribution through seven local food banks.

Thanks to the volunteer efforts of the its executive board and steering committee, Project Topeka Community Food Drive has no overhead. All proceeds, whether food or cash, go directly to supplying the food pantries.

Since 1954, TARC has been committed to advocating for individuals with disabilities by providing support, services, and opportunities for people of all ages. Through our wide range of programs, we aim to promote independence, enrich lives, and foster inclusion within the community.

MISSION & VISION

Intentionally walking beside neighbors through loving relationships and strategic development to accomplish the holistic transformation of neighborhoods in Shawnee County.

SENT Topeka is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering holistic community development in Shawnee County, with a primary focus on the Hi-Crest Neighborhood. Our organization was established in April 2018, and since then, we have been working tirelessly to address the pressing issues faced by the community, ranging from education and business development to safe housing and mental health services.

The Alano Club of St. Joseph provides a safe space for recovery groups, fellowship, and support. 💙 They’re a community where people in recovery lift each other up, share their journeys, and build a life of freedom together. 🕊️

• Founded in 1948, the Alano Club started as a four-bed hospital to assist alcoholics with detox and with AA meetings.
• It is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. They are self-governing, with a board and officers. It is independent—not run by AA or any single group.
• Their mission: to support individuals in recovery from addiction—helping improve life quality, not just via abstinence, but through healthier relationships, stability, family, jobs, finances.
• They host 17 recovery meetings per week, and get around 600 individual visits monthly.
• They recently moved facility: sold their mansion in December 2022, got a new facility at 1519 South 10th St, St. Joseph, MO, and opened that in May 2023.
• They don’t diagnose or treat mental health (not a mental health clinic), more a fellowship/ community of recovery.

Street Team Ministry, a 501c3 Non-profit program, focuses on reintegrating homeless individuals into society.

By providing support services, resources, and opportunities, Street Team Ministry aims to empower homeless individuals to rebuild their lives and become active members of their communities.

Through a compassionate and Christ-centered approach, the program addresses the root causes of homelessness and offers a pathway towards stability and self-sufficiency.

Mission Statement

The First Responders Foundation of KS celebrates, supports, and honors first responders through advocacy, financial assistance, and community outreach.

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