The Team Buddy Forever Foundation in Baxter Springs, KS is dedicated to providing essential financial support to families facing the challenges of pediatric brain cancer, including Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). We understand the overwhelming burden that medical expenses can impose, and thus, we offer direct assistance with vital financial needs such as medical bills not covered by insurance, mortgage or rent payments, car payments, utility bills, gas cards, food cards, and travel expenses for treatments. Our mission is to alleviate some of the financial stress these families experience, allowing them to focus on what truly matters—their child's health and well-being. Families in need are encouraged to reach out to learn more about how we can help.

Emergency Disaster Services in Baxter Springs, KS, is dedicated to providing essential support during times of crisis. We offer a range of vital services, including emergency shelter, food assistance, and clean water to help individuals and families navigate the challenges of disasters. Our compassionate team is committed to delivering spiritual support, disaster preparedness training, advocacy, and long-term recovery solutions. We also assist with identification registration, reconstruction efforts, and financial assistance to ensure that those affected can rebuild their lives with dignity and hope. At Emergency Disaster Services, we understand the urgency of your needs and are here to help you every step of the way.

Located in Baxter Springs, KS, the Southeast Kansas Ministerial Alliance operates a dedicated food pantry committed to alleviating food insecurity in our community. We provide quality food assistance to individuals and families in need, ensuring that everyone has access to essential nutrition. Our pantry distributes emergency food on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 1pm, making it easier for those struggling with hunger to receive the support they need. We believe that no one in our community should go hungry, and through our efforts, we're here to provide compassion and sustenance to those in crisis.

The Kansas Food Assistance Program (SNAP) in Baxter Springs, KS, is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of low-income households by providing essential food assistance and resources for a healthier lifestyle. Our program offers eligible individuals a Kansas Benefit card, which functions like a debit card, to help cover the cost of food. In addition to financial support, we’re committed to empowering our community with education on nutrition, cooking, and physical activity through free classes. We also provide assistance with application processes and eligibility determinations, ensuring that everyone has access to nutritious food and the knowledge to prepare it safely.

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program in Baxter Springs, KS, is dedicated to promoting the health and nutrition of families by offering vital services that include nutrition and health education, access to nutritious foods, and comprehensive support. Our program plays a crucial role in the wellbeing of eligible families by providing supplemental healthy foods, personalized nutrition counseling, breastfeeding assistance, immunizations, and referrals to essential health services such as healthcare providers and registered dietitians. If you are participating in Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP, you likely qualify for WIC. We welcome fathers, grandparents, and other caregivers of children under five to enroll and take advantage of the support we offer for a healthier future.

Meals on Wheels of Southeast Kansas is dedicated to ensuring that seniors aged 60 and older, along with other homebound individuals in Baxter Springs and surrounding areas, receive the nutrition they need to thrive. Our compassionate team delivers hot, prepared meals directly to clients' homes five days a week, and offers an option for supplemental frozen meals to cover weekends. We believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food, which is why our service operates on a donation-based model—no one is ever turned away due to their ability to contribute. We are committed to fostering a caring community, providing essential food assistance that meets the immediate needs of our most vulnerable residents in Southeast Kansas.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Baxter Springs, KS, plays a vital role in combating hunger by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. With shipments delivered five to six times annually to local organizations, TEFAP ensures that families receive essential nutrition through a variety of foods, including canned vegetables, fruits, meats, cereals, and more. Each household can access between four to ten different food items per shipment, helping to meet their basic nutritional needs. Residents interested in this valuable food assistance are encouraged to apply through their home county to access support and make a positive difference in their lives.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Baxter Springs, KS, is dedicated to fighting food insecurity by providing free USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. Through regular shipments delivered five to six times a year, TEFAP ensures that families have access to essential nutrition through a variety of foods, including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Each household can receive between four to ten different items with each distribution, helping to meet their basic dietary needs. To access these vital food assistance services, clients are encouraged to apply in their home county, connecting them to the support they require in a practical and accessible manner.

The Food Distribution Program in Baxter Springs, KS, is dedicated to providing vital food assistance to low-income households that include members of federally recognized tribes. Our mission is to ensure that those in need have access to nutritious foods, improving health and well-being in our community. We serve a diverse area that spans parts of Ottawa County, including Miami, as well as portions of Delaware County in Oklahoma, and Cherokee and Labette Counties in Kansas, alongside Newton, Barton, Jasper, and McDonald counties in Missouri. At the heart of our program is a commitment to uplift those who may be struggling, making emergency food accessible and fostering a spirit of support and care. We invite eligible families to participate and benefit from our resources, designed to nourish both body and spirit.