Emergency Food Pantry

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 Noon
Available to any family in need of food, up to once in a three-month period, unless there are extenuating circumstances. Client must complete an application that is available in the food pantry.

Monthly USDA Commodities

Food is distributed on the first Thursday of the month, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Clients must meet low-income requirements, and must be a Marion County resident. If unable to come on day of distribution, clients may pick up commodities the following week in the food pantry (between 8 a.m. - 12 Noon), but they will receive far less food than they would have on distribution day.

Douglass Clothing Store

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Clothing items very reasonably priced at fifty cents and up; new and brand-name clothing slightly higher.  In addition to clothing, household items such as dishes, linens, small appliances, and home accessories are often available, depending on donations.  Donations of all types of items (in good condition only) are always appreciated, but DCS is unable to pick up or deliver.

Financial Assistance with Rent/Utilities/Mortgage

Through the Missouri Housing Development Commission, grant funds are available quarterly for clients facing: utility cut-off; evicition; and foreclosure. The following conditions apply:

• Must meet income guidelines and complete detailed application
• Must reside in Marion or Ralls County
• Assistance is limited to one time per client in 12 month period
• An appointment is necessary

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Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program

DCS co-sponsors this program with Hannibal Courier-Post. Through a committee composed of representatives from area agencies such as DFS, NECAC, Hannibal Housing Authority, and others, approximately 50+ families are selected each year through agency/church referrals only. Available to residents of Marion and Ralls counties who have not been recipients of the program for the last two years. Referrals of needy elderly/disabled are particularly encouraged.

Summer Work Camps

Applications accepted at DCS, with priority for seniors/disabled. Out-of-town church groups, depending on size, age, and skills, help with yard clean up; painting; and various levels of home repair.