AKA:
VAC
Description:
VAC responds to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families, from birth to any given age, currently housed or experiencing homelessness, within our Boone County, Missouri community. Services include Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Summer Food Service Programs, Homeless Motel Voucher, Rent Payment Assistance, Air Conditioners, Fans, Cleaning Products, Computer Distribution Programs, Clothing Vouchers, Diapers, Winter Clothing, Work Clothing, Personal/Grooming Supplies, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Bus Fare, Gas Money, Food Handling Permits, Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance, Driver License Fee Payment Assistance, Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance, School Supplies, Child Passenger Safety Seats, Glasses/Contact Lenses, Prescription Expense Assistance, Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance, and Holiday Adoption Programs.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
June 27, 2023
Employer ID:
237120750
Year Incorporated:
1969
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
403 Vandiver
Suite A
Columbia, MO 65202
Contacts
Phone Numbers
Main
(573) 874-2273
Fax
(573) 874-9172
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
New, more efficient window air conditioner units are available to those who qualify, in exchange for an older, less efficient, and/or broken unit.
Hours
- Mon and Fri - 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call to schedule appointment.
Required Documents
Most recent Boone Electric or City of Columbia Water & Light electricity statement. Please call your electricity provider to request your most recent electricity statement be faxed (573-874-9172) or emailed (services@vacmo.org) to VAC.
Eligibility
- Must be a current Columbia Water and Light or Boone Electric customer - Must have an older, less efficient, and/or broken window air conditioning unit to exchange - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Provides minor car repair assistance for employed individuals with a valid driver's license.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must be employed full-time, part-time, or temporarily - Must have a physical, valid driver's license
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Fee payment assistance for Missouri birth certificates only.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
- Proof of Identification - Call For Details
Eligibility
- Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification - It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Provides COMO bus tickets for travel within Columbia, Missouri
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Federal income guidelines must apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
-New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. -It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
City of Columbia in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
VAC screens for eligibility and then appointments are scheduled to receive car seats and booster seats through Safe Kids. One Seat per child per lifetime; Two seats per family per lifetime
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Infant or child must live in the household requesting the service. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Boone County
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Description
Household cleaning supplies provided in an assembled pack.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Residents of Boone County - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Boone County
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Description
Referrals to The Wardrobe in Columbia, Missouri for gently used clothing. A referral includes every individual living in the household.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Annual program that distributes computers to families with school-age children.
Hours
- Application Process begins in January - Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Call to schedule an appointment.
Eligibility
- Family must reside in Columbia, Missouri with children in school, K-12. - Federal income guidelines must apply. - Family cannot already have a computer within the home
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Columbia in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provides diapers/Pull-Ups and baby wipes. Overnights may be available
Hours
Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Infant or child receiving the service must live in the household. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Income guidelines must apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete an intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Fee payment assistance for driver's license. Also includes learner's permit and commercial driver license (CDL).
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment
Required Documents
Please contact the Columbia License Office (573-474-4700) for the documentation required for a new, renewal, or replacement driver's license. VAC assists with the fee payment only.
Eligibility
Boone County, Missouri Resident
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Intake/Application Process - Returning clients must complete annual recertification - It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Addresses the basic and emergency needs of people living in poverty in Boone County, Missouri include enriching youth activities and college application fees assistance.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Boone County, Missouri Resident - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
New box fans are provided.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
-Must have a physical address to qualify for a fan. -Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. -Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Provides fee payment assistance for food handler card.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must have new employment - Before first paycheck only - Must show proof of passing online exam score - Be employed and require a food handler card. - Individuals reimbursed by their employer do not qualify. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification. - It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Boone County
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Description
Emergency food assistance.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Boone County, Missouri Resident - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Addresses the basic and emergency needs of people living in poverty in Boone County, Missouri include baby formula assistance.
Hours
Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Boone County, Missouri Resident - Infant receiving formula must live in the household requesting the service - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. It is preferred that client call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Gasoline for transportation for employment, health (appointments or shopping for food, household cleaning items and/or hygiene items), or education.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment
Required Documents
-Call to schedule an appointment. -Must have a valid, physical drive's license to show at VAC and the gas station.
Eligibility
- Availability is subject to service limits per individual and 12-month funding limits per household. -Must have a valid, physical driver's license to show at VAC and the gas station. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Provides assistance with eye exam and eyeglasses expenses.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
Client must have an estimate faxed (573-874-9172) or emailed (services@vacmo.org) to VAC by the optometrist's office
Eligibility
- Health insurance is not required. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply. - Eye care appointment must be scheduled within five business days of receiving financial assistance.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person and returning clients must complete annual recertification. - It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Boone County
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Description
Holiday adoption program for Boone County, Missouri families with at least one child age 18 years old and younger living at their address. If matched with a sponsor, gift and food distribution will take place in December. If a family receives a letter stating they were not selected/matched this year, the family may then sign up for another holiday program in Boone County, Missouri
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call or visit website for details.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must have at least one child age 18 years old or younger living at your living in your household. - Families may sign up for only one holiday gift/food program in Boone County, Missouri per holiday season. - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal Poverty Guidelines Must Apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Please call during the designated Holiday Program sign-up season. Typically the Tuesday following Labor Day in September through approximately mid-October (will end at noon on a Friday). - Visit VAC's website (www.vacmo.org) for current year's sign up dates. - New clients must complete intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification. - It is preferred that you call to confirm eligibility and availability of services.
Languages
English (translator may be available for Spanish). If you have a caseworker who speaks your native language, please have them call VAC with you to translate your intake information and Holiday Program wish list
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
If all the homeless shelters in the area are full, VAC can provide a one night stay in a motel for homeless families in dire need of housing.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Any population, living in Boone County, Missouri meeting the poverty guidelines of 200% or below
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Fee payment assistance for government-issued, photo identification (e.g., state ID and driver's license).
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
Please contact the Columbia License Office (573-474-4700) for the documentation required for a new, renewal, or replacement photo identification (i.e., state ID). VAC assists with the fee payment only.
Eligibility
- Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident. - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
- Personal hygiene items are provided in the form of an assembled pack. - May include toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, deodorant, lip balm, body wash, pads and tampons, toilet paper, and other hygiene items based on availability.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Must be a current Columbia Water and Light or Boone Electric customer - Must have an older, less efficient, and/or broken window air conditioning unit to exchange - Must be a Boone County, Missouri resident
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete an intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
- Provides assistance with prescription (Rx) medical expenses. - VAC also works with select pharmacies call for more details . - Assistance may be available, on a limited case-by-case basis, for other pharmacies with prior VAC approval.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Walk-In Lobby Hours or Over the Phone (for Kilgore's and D&H only; VAC has a voucher faxed voucher system for payment)
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Any population, living in Boone County - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete an intake over the phone in person - returning clients must complete annual recertification - call for more details
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
VAC receives various rental assistance grants throughout the year. Funding is based on availability. Available to individuals and families facing evictions, behind on rent/mortgage payments, and currently experiencing homelessness.
Hours
- Call 573-874-2273 and press (1) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays to speak to a Housing Team staff member from 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon). - Call to schedule appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
-Boone County Resident -Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete an intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Boone County
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Description
VAC's Back to School Health Fair provides Boone County, Missouri students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade with backpacks filled with school supplies. Please visit VAC's website for more details www.vacmo.org
Hours
Event date will take place in early August, before school begins. Please call VAC for details each year.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Children entering grades K-12 in Boone County, Missouri - Child(ren) MUST be present with a parent/guardian/caretaker to attend the event - Child(ren) MUST be present to receive a backpack filled with school supplies
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Apply within for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Free and open to all Boone County students accompanied by a parents or guardian who is experiencing financial hardship.
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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Description
Lunch served at Douglass Park during the summer.
Hours
Mon-Fri - 11:30am to 1:00pm through the summer
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
School age children
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Apply within for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Addresses the basic and emergency needs of people living in poverty in Boone County, Missouri include medical/dental co-pays and other needs that may be identified.
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
- Any population, living in Boone County - Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Service
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Distribution of free winter items (including hats, gloves, scarves, and socks) to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
Hours
The annual program usually occurs in October Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Call to schedule an appointment.
Eligibility
Federal income guidelines must apply.
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete an intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Provide work uniform items and/or tools for new employment
Hours
- Mon and Fri- 9:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) and 1:00pm to 4:00pm - Call for appointment.
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
-Must be newly employed and in need of a work uniform and/or tools - VAC will call your supervisor or human resources to verify employment and required clothing items and/or tools for your new position. - Assistance can be provided for up to one of each item based on your available household funding
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- New clients must complete an intake over the phone or in person - Returning clients must complete annual recertification
Languages
English
Service Area
Boone County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Boone County
- Columbia
- Boone County
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