The state Department for Children and Families along with its community partners is distributing food to Kansans as part of the disaster household distribution program.
The program is triggered when a national emergency is declared, according to a spokesman for DCF.
The program provides canned meats, vegetables, fruits, rice, dried beans, peanut butter and in some cases frozen meats and fresh milk, according to the CDF.
The food is distributed to affected households through DCF’s existing network of Emergency Food Assistance Program or TEFAP agencies.
There are no income restrictions for the disaster household program. Anyone in need because of the COVID-19 pandemic may receive a food package.
The program is first-come, first-served, according to DCF, and quantities are limited. Distributions are expected to last through May 6.
There are food distribution sites located throughout Kansas, including others in Johnson and Leavenworth counties.
Interested persons may contact the agencies through their websites, email or phone numbers, for details on distribution times and details. Some agencies have changed their hours and days open since March.
Listed for Wyandotte County:
• Bridges of Hope, 933 Argentine Blvd., Kansas City, Kansas, 913-281-4700.
• Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, 913-621-5255.
• Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, 1708 Steele Road, Kansas City, Kansas, 913-432-3141.
• Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry, 722 Reynolds Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, 816-285-3122.
For distribution sites in other counties, visit the DCF’s website at http://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Documents/Food_Distribution_Programs/TEFAP%20Distribution%20Sites%20by%20County.pdf.
Harvesters food bank also has a food assistance locator online, with information about food pantries and food distribution, at https://www.harvesters.org/Get-Help/Service-Locator.
The Unified Government also has a webpage for family food assistance at https://alpha.wycokck.org/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Information.