Help with the essentials.
Our primary assistance is with rent and utility bills for low-income Columbia neighbors. All assistance requests are considered.
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Browse local help for rent, utility bills, food and a safe place to stay.
Browse local resourcesSt. Vincent de Paul: (573) 424-1022. Leave a voicemail Mondays, 8:30–9:30 AM CT only. For help any time, call 2-1-1.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
We join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to neighbors in need.
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Who answers when
A few helpful numbers, with their calling hours. All times are Central.
Our work, close to homeSmall acts.
Small acts.
Human connections.
We meet our neighbors with dignity and respect. Our work begins with the person in front of us — and what we’re able to do together.
A meal. A moment of care.
Our volunteers help serve meals through the Loaves & Fishes program here in Columbia.
Give your timeNeighbors, alongside neighbors.
We’re an entirely volunteer-led Catholic lay organization. Vincentians serve and pray with one another and those we help.
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A gift. A few hours. A willingness to listen. Help us continue this work of person-to-person care in Columbia.
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Where to turn
Local resources
If we can’t meet a need, or you need help right away, these Columbia and Missouri organizations may be able to help. Check each organization’s hours and how to reach them.
Life-threatening emergency: call 911 · Mental-health crisis: call or text 988 · Anything else, any hour: 2-1-1
Rent & eviction
St. Vincent de Paul Us
Rent & utility help for Columbia neighbors — leave a voicemail Mondays 8:30–9:30 AM only; a volunteer calls back when we can help.
Love Columbia
Rent, utility & housing help + coaching — voicemail Mon 8:30–9:30 AM & Wed 3:30–4:30 PM. Boone County residents.
Voluntary Action Center (VAC)
Rent & mortgage help — call Wednesdays 9:00 AM–noon only; they’ll check what you qualify for over the phone.
MO Tenant Help
Free legal help for eviction defense & prevention — statewide, with a county finder.
Catholic Charities of Central & N. MO
Emergency & family services, all faiths welcome — parish referral.
Utility bills
CMCA Energy Assistance
Help paying heating & cooling bills through the federal energy-bill program (LIHEAP). Does not cover water.
Columbia/Boone Utility Assistance (City PHHS)
Electric & water help — who gets it is chosen by drawing, not first-come — for seniors, people with disabilities, or families with kids.
Salvation Army
Emergency aid, food & utility help — they work with you one-on-one.
St. Vincent de Paul Us
Rent & utility help for Columbia neighbors — leave a voicemail Mondays 8:30–9:30 AM only; a volunteer calls back when we can help.
Love Columbia
Rent, utility & housing help + coaching — voicemail Mon 8:30–9:30 AM & Wed 3:30–4:30 PM. Boone County residents.
Food
Central Pantry (The Food Bank)
Free groceries, no paperwork — Tue–Fri 10–4, Sat 10–2.
A safe place to stay tonight
Room at the Inn (VAC shelter)
Overnight shelter, walk in — check-in 6:30–7:30 PM.
Salvation Army Harbor House
24/7 emergency shelter, meals & showers — adults & families.
True North
24-hour crisis line for domestic or sexual violence — shelter & advocacy. Address kept confidential.
IDs, prescriptions & other help
VAC — financial & family services
Photo IDs, birth certificates, prescriptions, gas vouchers, diapers & clothing — weekdays 9–12 & 1–4.
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Start a request with St. Vincent de Paul
You can send us the details now instead of waiting to call Monday. A volunteer reads every request and reaches out when we’re able to help. What you share is kept in confidence within St. Vincent de Paul.
Contact
Help line
(573) 424-1022
Mondays, 8:30 am – 9:30 am CT
(leave a voice mail; if we can help, a volunteer returns your call)
Donate by mail
Checks payable to:
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
903 Bernadette Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203
Where we are
Columbia, Missouri
903 Bernadette Dr.
Columbia, MO 65203