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.
Thankfully, SNAP benefits in Kansas were restored on November 7, 2025. However, this does not mean this crisis is over. Due to changes in eligibility criteria, many individuals and families who were receiving SNAP benefits are no longer able to receive that assistance. Additionally, the repercussions from the delay in SNAP benefits delivery are continuing to be felt.
We wanted to keep you informed of some work that has been happening in our communities in response to the SNAP benefits disruption in November due to the 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.
Click here for the 211 Food Resource Finder.
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 11/19/25 at 3:20 pm CT.
