Food Resources
For the most updated information about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, call the Kansas Department of Children & Families (DCF): 888-369-4777
Do you need help applying for SNAP? Ask questions or get help filling out the application over the phone with these agencies:
- Harvesters SNAP Assistance helpline: 877-653-9522
- Kansas Food Bank: 316-265-3663
- Neighbor to Neighbor Abilene: 785-200-6750
Cares Coalition of Dickinson County Food Resources: Find local places to access emergency food, financial assistance and more.
Kansas Food Source - Find food distribution locations:
Marion County Food Bank: 620-381-0682, Mondays 9:00 - noon, Thursdays 3:00-6:00 p.m. Marion
Main Street Ministries Food Bank: (620) 947-3393, Saturdays 9:00 - noon, Hillsboro
Neighbor to Neighbor: Mobile Food & Hygiene Unit: Every Tuesday in Dickinson County, 24/7 food pantry
USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder
Farmers Market Resources: Kansas Local Foods
Preparing Food Safely
- K-State Extension Food Safety
- Rapid Response Center
- Preserve it Fresh Preserve it Safe: Food Preservation
- Foodsafety.gov
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food Safety
- Fight BAC! Food Safety Education
Meal Planning on a Budget
- Easy Tasty Healthy: Simple Ingredient Substitutions for your Recipes
- Ingredient Substitutions (pdf, K-State)
- K-State Extension Nutrition: Eating Well on a Budget
- Healthy Choices on a Budget (pdf, CACFP)
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