Our Roots

During the Christmas season of 1972, two churches joined in an effort to make the season happier for less fortunate neighbors. They began a food pantry supported by donations from their congregations. 

To better serve these families, and have the ability to offer additional services, other churches were invited to join in a more comprehensive service system in the Hickman Mills area.

​In 1974, Community Assistance Council was formed by this coalition of churches in the belief that by working together, they could better serve their community.  Then, in 1976, CAC was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit.  
Today, CAC serves thousands of individuals in south Kansas City every year, and offers a wide array of services to help individuals and families reach self-sufficiency, In addition to churches, support from CAC now also includes foundations, businesses, government entities, as well as numerous individual community members.