Catholic Charities – Serve & Lift Center – Kansas City

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph operates the Serve & Lift Center at 8001 Longview Road, a nonprofit organization serving a 27-county region across Kansas City and surrounding areas. The center provides food assistance, hygiene items, and diaper distribution through a client-choice model that allows families to select nutritious items while respecting their cultural preferences and dietary needs related to chronic medical conditions. Opened in a location with deep community roots dating back to 1964, the expanded facility represents Catholic Charities’ commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in underserved neighborhoods, combining immediate assistance with broader supportive services for housing and employment needs.