Community Resources
We’ve gathered a selection of community resources that have been shared with our office. While this list isn’t exhaustive, we hope it serves as a helpful starting point. Please note that these organizations are not part of Lawrence Pediatrics, and we cannot provide legal responsibility for the services they offer.
Food, Housing and more
- Find Help: Search by zip code to find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs in your area: https://www.findhelp.org
- https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Basic-Needs.aspx
- https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/pages/food/foodassistance.aspx
- https://www.kansasfoodsource.org
- https://www.harvesters.org/wp-content/uploads/agencies/agencies-list-ks.pdf
Food Pantries:
- https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/food_distribution_map/Shawnee_County_Food_Pantries.html
- https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/food_distribution_map/Mobile_Food_Pantries.html
Meal Sites:
Family Promist of Lawrence
O'Connell Prevention Programs (Main Office)
The O'Connell Children's Shelter offers multiple family services for children, youth and families in Douglas and surrounding counties.
- 785-843-2085
- 1925 Delaware St. Lawrence, KS 66046
- https://www.oconnellchildrensshelter.org
United Way 211 Line
The Lawrence Public Library's Community Resources
This Community Resource Guide collects and disseminates human services and community organization information that enables those in need of support services in Douglas County to make informed choices to improve their quality of life.Updated quarterly, this Guide covers a broad range of programs and services including non-profit health and human services, in the areas of housing, legal assistance, healthcare, and more.