OH SNAP

All progress we ever hope to make toward healthy and resilient communities has basic human needs at the core. Our communities, our state, and our entire country are currently strategizing to protect one of those basic needs: access to healthy and affordable food.

We wanted to keep you informed of some work that has been happening in our communities in response to the likelihood that SNAP recipients will not receive their benefits on November 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Here are a few highlights from our entire service area. Please note, information is very fluid and likely to change. Watch our social media for ways to find food resources and ways to help. We'll be gathering information and links on this dedicated web page.

Resources

Click here to read more on the United Way of Kaw Valley website. 

Shawnee County

Shawnee County Food Pantries - K-State Research & Extension

Douglas County

Douglas County Food Resources - K-State Research & Extension and LiveWell Douglas County

Community Resource Guide, food resources pages 9-13 - Lawrence Public Library

How to Volunteer

Click here for all volunteer opportunities related to food access in our service area. 

Shawnee County

Click here for volunteer opportunities in Shawnee County. 

Douglas County

Click here for volunteer opportunities in Douglas County. 

Donate

Shawnee County

Donate to the food pantry nearest to you. Food pantries can stretch monetary donations further and have stronger purchasing power. 

Douglas County

Click here to donate to the Douglas County Community Foundation United Food Pantry Response Fund. 

Page last updated 10/31/25 at 1:45 pm CT.