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The Kansas Department for Children and Families administers SNAP (food assistance) for income-qualifying households. Fathers can apply online, by phone, or in person at a DCF office. Bring photo ID, Social Security cards for household members, proof of income, rent or mortgage statements, and utility bills to complete the application. Benefits are loaded onto an EBT card and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets. The Topeka office on S Kansas Ave is open weekdays.
888-369-4777 · 555 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603
Topeka Rescue Mission on N Kansas Ave provides free hot meals, a food pantry, and emergency shelter services for homeless and food-insecure individuals and families in the Topeka area. Fathers can arrive during posted meal times for daily meals with no appointment required; photo ID is helpful but not always required. The ministry also coordinates housing, case management, and family services. Donations of food, clothing, and volunteer hours support ongoing community programs.
785-354-1744 · 600 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608
Let's Help provides an emergency food pantry, clothing, financial education, and other community services for low-income residents of Shawnee County from its S Kansas Ave location in Topeka. Fathers can visit weekdays between 9am and 3pm to apply for food assistance. Bring photo ID, proof of address, and household composition information. Services are free for qualifying households, and staff may also help connect callers to utility assistance and other local resources.
785-234-6208 · 200 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603