Frequently Asked Questions

The mobile food pantry events occur the first Wednesday of every month. (Occasionally, severe weather may cause us to cancel an event. In this case, please check our social media channels for updates.)

Distribution usually starts at 3pm and ends when we run out of food or 4 pm. Although a long line can form before each event, we still encourage you to come even if you can't arrive until after distribution starts. Food does not run out at every event.

This event takes place outside Clay County Public Health Center, located at 800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068. 

No. Since 2020, our mobile food pantry has been a drive through event. This means that there is no need to leave your car.

When you arrive, simply get in line and our staff will come around and give you the short questionnaire to fill out while you wait. When you get to the front of the line, volunteers will take your piece of paper and load your food in your car.

While the purpose of the event is to provide fresh and healthy foods to those in our community who might otherwise not be able to afford all the nutritious food their family needs that week, anyone is welcome to get food at our events. No proof of need is required. You can also pick up food for other people.

You do not have to live in Clay County.

You do not need to bring any paperwork or anything else to receive food.

We will ask one person from each car to fill out 1 form for each family receiving food. This is a short, non-identifying questionnaire that asks things like zip code, how many people are in your household and how you heard about the event. 

Usually we receive boxes of fruits and vegetables from Harvesters to distribute. This could include apples, potatoes, onions, greens, corn, carrots and lots more. Some months could even include a dairy product or juice. Each month is different! Each family typically receives about 4-5 different items.

If you'd like to know what items will be available before you arrive, please follow the CCPHC Facebook page. We cannot always guarantee this information will be posted. But if the info is posted, it is not posted until we have received the delivery around 1:30 on the day of the event. Thanks for your patience!

Clay County Public Health Center's dental team occasionally offers limited dental services at food pantry events. These include free dental screenings & referrals for all ages and fluoride varnish applications and goody bags for kids up to 18.

Mid-Continent Public Library also joins some events, giving free books to kids. To learn if these services will be offered at an upcoming event, check our social media posts and/or message CCPHC through social media to ask.

Yes! We just ask that one form per family is filled out. 

Please make sure that whoever picks up for you knows:

• Your zip code
• The number of people in your household
• If your familiy is part of any programs like SNAP, WIC or the school lunch program

NEW starting Nov. 2025: Each car will be limited to picking up for a maximum of 4 households.

Unfortunately we are not able to deliver food or allow anyone to pick up food outside of our pantry's hours.

We usually distribute all the food during the event and/or the food items must be kept cold which we cannot accommodate in our building.

We understand that our event is not always convenient for everyone. If someone is not able to pick up food for you, there are still many opportunities in the area to get free food items if you are in need.

Please see Harvesters' Get Food Assistance page for helpful info.

Yes, thank you for your interest! You can sign up to volunteer through Harvesters or through Clay County Public Health's volunteer interest form.

Clay County Public Health Center cannot accept food donations for our mobile food pantry. However, you can donate food to Harvesters.