Food Assistance Programs · Columbia, MO
Food Should Not Be an Impossible Choice
Powerhouse Community Development Corporation provides reliable, dignified food assistance to individuals and families across Columbia, Marshall, and Versailles, Missouri.
Engaging
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Educating
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Equipping
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Empowering
5,200+
Families Served
3
Missouri Cities
18
Years of Service
100K+
Meals Distributed
What We Offer
Our Food Programs
Reliable food assistance in Columbia, Marshall, and Versailles with Powerhouse Community Development Corporation.
Grow Together
Community Garden
Our community garden connects residents to fresh, locally grown produce while fostering skills, relationships, and pride of ownership.
- ✓ Plot rentals and shared garden spaces
- ✓ Workshops on urban gardening
- ✓ Seasonal harvest distributions
- ✓ Youth gardening education programs
Immediate Relief
Emergency Food Program
When a family faces a crisis, we are here. Our emergency food program provides rapid, dignified access to nutritious meals for individuals and families in need.
- ✓ Same-week food pantry access
- ✓ Culturally responsive food options
- ✓ SNAP and benefits enrollment support
- ✓ Welcoming for first-time visitors
Feeding the Future
Summer Food Programs
Children should not go hungry when school is out. Our summer programs ensure kids in Columbia, Marshall, and Versailles receive nutritious meals all summer.
- ✓ Free daily meals for children 18 and under
- ✓ Multiple sites across Mid-Missouri
- ✓ Activity programming alongside meals
- ✓ Partnered with Feeding America
Getting Help is Simple
How to Access
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How to Access
Our Programs
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Reach Out
Call us or fill out our contact form. No judgment, no barriers, just support.
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Get Connected
We will match you with the right program and let you know when and where to come.
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Receive Support
Access fresh food, nutritious meals, and ongoing resources for your family.
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Program Partners
Food is the foundation of health, family, and community. When we ensure people are nourished, we strengthen every other part of life.
Powerhouse CDC Team
Columbia, Missouri
Ready to Get Started?
We Are Here to Help
Whether you need immediate food assistance or want to volunteer and give back, Powerhouse CDC welcomes you. Reach out today.
[email protected] · Columbia, Missouri
Preparing and equipping individuals to overcome challenges through personal growth and development.
601 Business Loop 70W, Ste. 204
Columbia, MO 65202
t. 573.723.6030 f. 573.785.1966
[email protected]
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