Puxico R-8 School District

Dear Families,

We understand that many households may be experiencing challenges due to the current pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding.

During this time, several community organizations are available to help provide food and meal assistance to families and individuals in need.

Below is a list of local food pantries and meal services in both Stoddard County and Wayne County that offer regular food distributions and meal options:

STODDARD COUNTY RESOURCES:

Advance Methodist Church
202 N. Oak, Advance, MO 63730
P: 573-837-0909 / 573-321-0138
* 3rd Saturday, 9-11 a.m. (non-USDA Distribution)
* 4th Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.(USDA Senior Distribution)

First Baptist Church Dexter
11 W. Castor, Dexter, MO 63841
P: 573-624-7436
* Wednesday, 4-4:30 p.m. (non-USDA Distribution)

Puxico Nutrition Center
335 North Harty, Puxico, MO 63960
P: 573-222-3089
* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Meals served 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (non-USDA Soup Kitchen)

Stoddard County Gospel Mission
207 North 1 Mile Road, Dexter, MO 63841
P:573-624-8979
* Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. (USDA & USDA Senior Distribution)
* Appointments preferred

Stoddard County Gospel Mission
310 Missouri 51, Puxico, MO 63960
P: 573-624-8979
* Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m.-n oon & 1-3:30 p.m. (USDA Distribution)

Stoddard County Senior Center / The Lunch Box
23 West Stoddard, Dexter, MO 63841
P:573-624-7234
* Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (non-USDA Soup Kitchen)

WAYNE COUNTY RESOURCES:

Clearwater Ministerial Alliance
109 Piedmont Avenue, Piedmont, MO 63957
P: 573-223-2398
* Monday, 5 p.m.-finished (non-USDA Distribution)
* 3rd Tuesday, 9 a.m.-noon(USDA Senior Distribution)

First Assembly of God
114 State Street, Williamsville, MO 63967
P:573-741-9253
* 1st Saturday, 9-11 a.m. (non-USDA Distribution)

Lake Wappapello Methodist Pantry
17735 Highway D, Wappapello, MO 63966
P: 573-222-8012
* 2nd Tuesday, 8 a.m.-noon(USDA & USDA Senior Distribution)

Wayne County Senior Center
30335 State Hwy 49, Williamsville, MO 63967
P:573-998-2544
* Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Call for appointment (USDA Senior Distribution)

Wappapello Faith Baptist Church
16350 Wayne Route D
Wappapello, MO 63966
* Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. | Please bring a box.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of these local organizations.

Each site welcomes families and individuals and is ready to offer support during this challenging time.