Ballard Pantry
Monday - Friday 11:00AM-2:00PM
The Winter Schedule for the Mobile Food Pantry
January: Tuesday, Jan 14th & 28th;
February: Tuesday Feb 11th & 25th;
March: Tuesday, Mar 10th & 24th;
Professional Closet
There is a closet of professional attire for job seekers or those looking for work- appropriate clothing.
Clothing Pantry
Ballard Center offers clothing, undergarments, socks, shoes, coats, and jackets all year round for men, women, and children.
Kitchenware
Pots, pans, plates, dishes, silverware, glasses, and an occasional microwave or toaster oven help families restock their homes.
Quality of Life Items
Books, games, children’s toys, pictures, and other items that make one’s house a home can be found.
Remember that everyone needs to recertify for their Senior Commodities. Click here for Application.
Mobile Food Pantry
Ten times each year, a truckload of fresh food is distributed to anyone in need.
Emergency Funds
Emergency rent and utility assistance are available on a limited basis to those who meet eligibility requirements.
Holiday Adoption
Clients are matched with holiday adoption donors to provide some assistance under the Christmas tree.
There are also programs that are offered on a seasonal or intermittent basis.
Ballard Pantry charges nothing for the services it offers. We exist entirely through donations and grants. The wealth of goods offered to individuals and families in crisis each day is obtainable free of charge. We are unique in Lawrence in the quality and variety of clothing, shoes, kitchen, and household items made available to anyone in need.
There is a wide variety of programs and services available to those in crisis, helping to serve our mission of stabilizing families. We recognize that many of the residents of Lawrence and Douglas County are one problem away from devastation. Ballard Pantry wants to help those who are struggling and to see them through a crisis. Ballard Pantry wants to offer a reason to hope for those who have no hope.
To this end, we offer a variety of programs and services.
