Lake Lafayette

Local offices in Lake Lafayette

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  City Hall and Water Department

  1001 Lafayette Dr, Lake Lafayette, MO 64076

  Help here

  • Pay water billsPay your water bill online, in person at City Hall, or in the drop box by the mailboxes.
  • Paperless water billingSign up to receive your water bill by email or text.
  Call 816-230-8783DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lakelafayettemo.gov

City of Lake Lafayette website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Lake Lafayette first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ Food Pantry

  Corinthian MBC of Jesus Christ

  29 miles from the center of Lake Lafayette

  6841 Sni-A-Bar Road, Kansas City, MO 64129

  Hours

  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  Call 816-921-5499DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cmbcjc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Covenant Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

  Covenant Presbyterian Church

  31 miles from the center of Lake Lafayette

  5931 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64130

  Hours

  • Tue10 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu10 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Local residents

  What to bring: No ID or residency requirements.

  Call 816-444-3693DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on covenantpreskc.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Unity Southeast Kansas City Community Meal

  Unity Southeast Kansas City

  31 miles from the center of Lake Lafayette

  3421 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123

  Hours

  • Sun12 PM to 1 PM (1st of the month)

  Who can come: Everyone welcome

  Call 816-841-1402DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on unitysoutheastinkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Unity Southeast Kansas City Community Pantry

  Unity Southeast Kansas City

  31 miles from the center of Lake Lafayette

  3421 E. Meyer Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123

  Hours

  • Sun10:30 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: People in the community

  Call 816-841-1402DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on unitysoutheastinkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Seton Center Food Pantry

  Seton Center

  33 miles from the center of Lake Lafayette

  2816 East 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64127

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 11:30 AM; 1 PM to 3:30 PM

  Who can come: People in ZIP codes 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, 64109, and parts of 64108; people outside the area may use the pantry up to three times a year.

  What to bring: Household income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.

  Call 816-231-3955DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on setonkc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  St. James United Methodist Church Food Pantry

  St. James United Methodist Church

  33 miles from the center of Lake Lafayette

  5540 Wayne Ave., Kansas City, MO 64110

  Hours

  • Wed4 PM to 5:30 PM (2nd and 4th of the month)
  Call 816-444-5588DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on sjumckc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lake Lafayette

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Lake Lafayette

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Lake Lafayette. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Missouri Career Center - Independence

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  15301 East 23rd Street, Independence, MO 64055

  Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri; 9am - 5pm Wed

  Call 816-521-5700DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 13, 2026

• American Job Center

  Missouri Career Center - Central Kansas City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  1740 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

  Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am-5pm; Friday 9am-5pm

  Call 816-471-2330DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 23, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Missouri Career Center - Northland Human Services Center

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  5440 North Oak Trafficway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64119-4465

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Wed , Thur, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday 9am - 5pm

  Call 816-468-8767DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 9, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Lafayette County

Lake Lafayette is in Lafayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Missouri Family Support Division, Lafayette County

  736 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Family benefitsApply for food assistance, temporary cash assistance, and MO HealthNet through the Family Support Division.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 855-373-4636DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Human services · Regional office

  United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get free, confidential help finding local services and support.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211kc.org

• Public health · County office

  Lafayette County Health Department

  547 S Business Highway 13, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services, including immunizations and health information.Read more
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can apply for food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 660-259-4371DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lafayettecountyhealth.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Care Connection for Aging Services, District III Area Agency on Aging

  106 W Young Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093

  Help here

  • Aging servicesOlder adults can ask about meals, transportation, in-home support, and other local aging services.
  Call 660-747-3107DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on goaging.org

• State office

  Lexington License Office

  1016 Main Street, Lexington, MO 64067

  Help here

  • Driver and motor vehicle licensingVisit the license office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
  Call 660-259-2872DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Trails Regional Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use the regional library system for books, public computers, printing, and other library services.Read more
  Call 660-747-1699Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trailslibrary.org

Everything in Lafayette County

Missouri programs by kind of help

These are run by Missouri and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026