Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank

Food Assistance · Kansas · Free

Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank provides emergency food assistance to low-income residents of Saline County from its N Santa Fe Ave location. 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 rent, utility, and referral assistance through partner community organizations in the Salina area throughout the year.

Contact & Details

Address: 255 N Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401

Phone: 785-823-7283

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

About Food Assistance for Fathers

Food assistance programs for US fathers and families include SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children — which serves custodial fathers of children under 5), the National School Lunch Program, food banks through the Feeding America network, and Meals on Wheels. SNAP is administered state-by-state; eligibility is generally based on household income below 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Food banks operate in every state and are the fastest way to access food without an application — most require no ID or income verification for initial visits. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) supplies food banks with USDA commodities. Summer Food Service Programs feed children during school breaks. This directory includes each state's SNAP office, regional food bank networks, and WIC clinics.

Food Assistance in Kansas

Kansas district courts handle family matters in each of its 31 judicial districts. The Child Support Services division operates under the Department for Children and Families. Wichita, Kansas City KS, Overland Park, and Topeka are the largest cities. Kansas Legal Services provides statewide civil legal aid, with fathers' rights and family law among the top case types.

More Food Assistance in Kansas

  • Kansas Food Bank – Wichita — The Kansas Food Bank in Wichita is the largest food bank in Kansas, distributing food to partner pantries, meal programs, and mobile pantrie
  • Harvesters – Kansas City Region — Harvesters Community Food Network serves the Kansas City metro area including Wyandotte, Johnson, and surrounding Kansas counties, distribut
  • SNAP Benefits – Kansas DCF — The Kansas Department for Children and Families administers SNAP (food assistance) for income-qualifying households. Fathers can apply onlin
  • Feeding America – Kansas Partners — Feeding America's partner network includes food banks serving every county in Kansas, including the Kansas Food Bank, Harvesters, and smalle
  • Topeka Rescue Mission – Food Services — Topeka Rescue Mission on N Kansas Ave provides free hot meals, a food pantry, and emergency shelter services for homeless and food-insecure
  • Lord's Diner – Wichita — The Lord's Diner in Wichita serves free hot meals every evening from 5:30pm to 7pm to anyone who needs a meal, no questions asked. Fathers a

Food Assistance — Common Questions

How do I apply for SNAP?
Apply through your state's Department of Human Services — online, in person, or by phone. Approval for basic cases can happen in 30 days; expedited SNAP is available within 7 days for households in severe need. Bring ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage, and utilities.
Can I use a food bank without applying?
Yes. Most food banks and pantries don't require income verification, ID, or applications for initial visits. Feeding America's online locator (feedingamerica.org) finds nearby pantries by ZIP code. Most pantries let you visit once or twice a month.
Are custodial fathers eligible for WIC?
Yes. WIC covers custodial parents (including fathers and grandparents) of children under 5, and breastfeeding or postpartum mothers. It's commonly assumed to be mother-only — it isn't. Apply at your local WIC clinic. Income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.
What is summer food service?
USDA's Summer Food Service Program feeds children 18 and under during school breaks. No application required — kids just show up at a participating site (schools, parks, libraries). Text FOOD to 304-304 to find a nearby site, or call 211.