Community Assistance & Local Resources

At First Baptist Joplin, we believe no one should walk through hardship alone. If you or your family are facing a difficult season, we want to help connect you with practical support. Below, you’ll find a list of local organizations that provide food, housing, utilities assistance, medical care, and other essential services in our community. If you need direct assistance from our church, you can also fill out our Assistance Application. Our team reviews every request with care, compassion, and confidentiality.

Below is a consolidated list of local agencies, ministries, and community partners that provide assistance with food, housing, utilities, clothing, medical care, crisis support, and other essential needs.

Forest Park Baptist Church | 725 S. Highview Ave., Joplin, MO | 417-623-4606
Forest Park Baptist Church – Carthage Campus | 2535 S. Grand Ave., Carthage, MO | 417-358-9955
Mission Joplin (Forest Park Ministry) | 2822 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO | 417-623-0980
WMU Clothing House (First Baptist Joplin WMU) | 2918 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO | Clothing Assistance

Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area (ESC) | 817 S. Main St., Joplin, MO | 417-781-0352 | Housing, utilities, outreach
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Joplin | 831 S. Main St., Joplin, MO | 417-625-1085 | Food, rent, utilities, medication
Souls Harbor of Joplin | 302 S. Joplin Ave., Joplin, MO | 417-623-7927 | Shelter, meals
Next Steps Resource Center | 807 S. Moffet Ave., Joplin, MO | 417-208-9793 | IDs, birth certificates, SS cards, homeless support
Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri – Joplin Office | 403 E. 4th St., Joplin, MO | 417-624-3790 | Rent assistance
The Salvation Army – Joplin Corps | 320 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO | 417-624-4528 | Shelter, food, rent/utility aid, disaster relief
Watered Gardens Ministries | 531 S. Kentucky Ave., Joplin, MO | 417-623-6030 | Shelter, food, clothing, outreach center

Area Agency on Aging – Region X | 417-781-7562 | Senior services (60+)
Access Family Care Medical & Dental Clinics | 417-782-6200 | Medical & dental care
Central Christian Center – Resource Ministry | 417-781-5982 | Diapers & family assistance
Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri | 417-782-4453 | Crisis care for children
Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri | 417-624-5500 | Medical services
Crosslines Ministries of Joplin | 417-782-8384 | Food pantry, commodities, clothing
Missouri DSS – Family Support Division | 855-373-4636 | SNAP, childcare, TANF, children’s services
The Fuller Center for Housing – Joplin | 417-627-8511 | Veterans programs, housing
Habitat for Humanity – Joplin Area | 417-782-6533 | Affordable housing
Hearts & Hammers of Joplin | 417-627-8135 | Home repairs
Higher Power Garage | 417-208-5829 | Low-cost car repairs
Joplin Housing Authority | 417-624-4514 | Housing programs
Lafayette House | 800-416-1772 | Domestic violence & substance abuse services
Loving Grace | 417-218-8255 | Shelter & support for young women
Joplin Medical Loan Closet | 417-986-3131 | Medical equipment (walkers, wheelchairs)
Ozark Center (Freeman Health System) | 417-347-7730 | Mental health services
RAISE Refugee & Immigration Services | 501 W. 4th St., Joplin, MO | ID assistance, immigrant support
The Salvation Army – Joplin Corps | 417-624-4528 | Birth certificate & ID assistance
WIC – Joplin | 417-623-1928 | Women & infant care
Joplin Family YMCA | 417-781-9622 | Showers & community programs

Webb City Church of the Nazarene | 417-673-2764 | Food (call first)
Frisco Church – Webb City | 417-673-3672 | Food pantry (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)
Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Webb City | 417-673-2044 | Food (Tues/Thurs 9–1, call first)
Carterville Christian Church | 417-673-1245 | Food assistance
Carthage Crisis Center | 417-358-3533 | Homeless shelter, food, clothing
Carthage Feeding Inc. | 417-358-8025 | Food, classes, baby items
Fairview Christian Church – Carthage | 417-388-2255 | Food pantry (serves all areas)
Crosslines Ministries of McDonald County | 417-845-1800 | Food, clothing
Neosho RIC Thrift Store | 417-451-5850 | Clothing only
Neosho Hope Center | 417-451-2375 | Food pantry
Seneca Food Pantry | 417-776-1484 | Food assistance
Helping Hands Ministry – Carl Junction | 417-649-1200 | Food & clothing (Mon/Wed 10–2)
Galena Assembly of God | 620-783-2349 | 109 W. Empire, Galena, KS | Food assistance
SEK Ministerial Alliance | 620-856-4444 / 417-559-3715 | 140 W. 10th, Baxter Springs, KS | Food assistance

If you’re seeking assistance from First Joplin, please complete the application below. This helps us understand your situation and determine how we can best support you. Once your application is submitted, our team will review it as soon as possible. Depending on current needs and availability, this process may take a few business days. You will be contacted once a decision has been made or if we need additional information from you.