Mission Joplin Food Pantry

Mission Joplin Food Pantry, located at 2822 E 8th Street in Joplin, Missouri, was established in 2011 to provide assistance following the May 22, 2011 tornado that devastated the area. Operating under the ministry of Forest Park Church, the organization addresses hunger and hopelessness by providing food, clothing, hygiene kits, household items, and other basic necessities to residents of Joplin and surrounding areas, currently serving over 2,500 people annually. The food pantry operates on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and requires clients to register and provide proof of address before receiving assistance.