Community Assistance Council

As programs grow, community members invited to share what services they consider most important.

“The average rent around our area is $750 a month, so if somebody has an eviction notice, usually by that time they’re on their third month of rent that they’ve missed.”

Saturday’s Souper Bowl food drive will include a soup dinner and competition among local restaurants.

With longer hours comes a need for more volunteer help, more food and dry good donations and funding to cover the utility and operation costs.

From picking fruit to office help to minor repairs, three organizations in the area are needing volunteer help.

Many candidates have local ties, including Josh Hawley, a former Rockhurst High School graduate, who is running for state attorney general.