CAC is located at 10901 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo., on the NW corner of the grounds of Ruskin High School.
CAC serves the area of Hickman Mills, Center and the Kansas City part of Grandview School Districts. 
For other questions or services call 816-763-3277 x 100 or email info@cackc.org.

CAC Service Area
Emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance

If you lost income due to COVID-19, need rent or utilities assistance, and live in Kansas City, Mo. start your assistance process by filling out the City of Kansas City, Mo. online form, click gkcassistanceprogram.org/.

Right now, CAC is not accepting new calls, our own online applications or emails for emergency rent or utilities assistance.

Subject to availability of funds, CAC provides rent assistance to residents in our service area with an eviction notice, or Evergy, Spire or KCWater assistance to residents with a cut-off notice.
  • Residents should be prepared with ID, income, expenses, lease and utilities bills when starting application. 

Food Distribution
Call 816-763-3277 x 100 for Appointment
Curbside appointments - 9 am to 2:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
4 - 6 pm Wednesday and 9 am - noon Saturday once a month
Delivery for homebound - Thursdays
  • Food is available once for anyone. Clients out of service area should visit Harvesters website or United Way 211 for pantry in their area. 
  • Pre-packed food boxes include Giving the Basics hygiene items.
  • Please just leave one message. Calls will be returned.

Happy Bottoms Diapers and Pull-ups 
If new to Happy Bottoms, call 816-763-3277 x 100.
Diapers are distributed curbside 9:30 am to 2 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, no appointment needed.

Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet
Click HERE to start application process.
CAC facilitate support for medicines and medical devices through Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet.
  • Residents should be prepared with ID, and income and expenses when starting application. 

Closed - Clothing closet, computer services
Community Assistance Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible. Tax ID # 23-7439079.
​In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,  1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 ( TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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