Important Notice
"In order to ensure that everyone is provided food this Saturday, we will first serve those who have not gotten food from the Dream Center in November starting at 8 AM Saturday, Nov. 15. If you have already received food from us this month, you will be served starting at 10:30 AM. We will distribute until noon or until everyone is served.
Please wait until 10:30 AM to come on to the parking lot if you have already received food this month in order to make space for those who haven't received food. Thank you for understanding!
If you need to fill out an application to receive food, please go here. If you are unable to fill out the form online, we will have you fill out a paper application when you come inside the Center.You do not need to bring any paperwork. Please bring a container for your food. (A sturdy box or laundry basket works great.)
If you are unable to come inside the building during distribution, you can request curbside service when you are being parked, and a pre-packed box will be provided.
If you are unable to come on Saturday, Nov. 15, you can make an appointment to pick up food later in the month by going here.
If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].
Thank you!"
Please wait until 10:30 AM to come on to the parking lot if you have already received food this month in order to make space for those who haven't received food. Thank you for understanding!
If you need to fill out an application to receive food, please go here. If you are unable to fill out the form online, we will have you fill out a paper application when you come inside the Center.You do not need to bring any paperwork. Please bring a container for your food. (A sturdy box or laundry basket works great.)
If you are unable to come inside the building during distribution, you can request curbside service when you are being parked, and a pre-packed box will be provided.
If you are unable to come on Saturday, Nov. 15, you can make an appointment to pick up food later in the month by going here.
If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].
Thank you!"
First Wednesday 10AM - Noon
Third Saturday 8AM - Noon
RECEIVING FOOD INFORMATION
Groceries are distributed from 10 AM to noon on the first Wednesday of the month, and 8 AM to noon on the third Saturday of the month. Go here for a list of food distribution dates in 2025.
2025_food_distribution_dates.pdf
The location is the Dream Center facility at 12684 South U.S. Highway 63 (between Grace Church and the Phelps County Fairgrounds). If you have not yet filled out paperwork to register your information with us, please fill out THIS FORM ONLINE and email to [email protected]. We will get your signature the first time you come to pick up food. Or you can print it out and bring it with you.
Please enter the Dream Center from County Road 5030, just north of the fairgrounds and south of Grace Church
2025_food_distribution_dates.pdf
The location is the Dream Center facility at 12684 South U.S. Highway 63 (between Grace Church and the Phelps County Fairgrounds). If you have not yet filled out paperwork to register your information with us, please fill out THIS FORM ONLINE and email to [email protected]. We will get your signature the first time you come to pick up food. Or you can print it out and bring it with you.
Please enter the Dream Center from County Road 5030, just north of the fairgrounds and south of Grace Church
Common Questions When it Comes to Receiving Food from PCDC
Where do you have to live to receive food?
We serve residents of Phelps County. Those living outside Phelps County, click here for a list of food pantries in other Missouri counties.
Our location is Phelps County Dream Center, 12684 U.S. Highway 63 south in Rolla, behind Grace Church and just north of the Phelps County Fairgrounds.
We serve residents of Phelps County. Those living outside Phelps County, click here for a list of food pantries in other Missouri counties.
Our location is Phelps County Dream Center, 12684 U.S. Highway 63 south in Rolla, behind Grace Church and just north of the Phelps County Fairgrounds.
How do I qualify?
There are two ways to qualify:
1) By already receiving assistance: Families who already receive state or federal assistance for the entire family, such as food stamps, housing assistance, utility assistance, Temporary Aid for Needy Families or other related assistance, are automatically eligible for the food.
Or, 2) by income guidelines: If families do not qualify through receiving state or federal aid, they can qualify by having income under the 185% poverty guidelines established by the federal government.
There are two ways to qualify:
1) By already receiving assistance: Families who already receive state or federal assistance for the entire family, such as food stamps, housing assistance, utility assistance, Temporary Aid for Needy Families or other related assistance, are automatically eligible for the food.
Or, 2) by income guidelines: If families do not qualify through receiving state or federal aid, they can qualify by having income under the 185% poverty guidelines established by the federal government.
Can someone else pick up food for me?
If you are eligible, you can have someone pick up your food by filling out the form below and having the person bring it with them to the distribution.
We are not able to provide delivery service.
We do have curbside service for those who cannot come into the facility. Let the parking team know you are unable to enter the building, and they will send a volunteer out to get your information, determine eligibility and provide groceries to your car.
If you are eligible, you can have someone pick up your food by filling out the form below and having the person bring it with them to the distribution.
We are not able to provide delivery service.
We do have curbside service for those who cannot come into the facility. Let the parking team know you are unable to enter the building, and they will send a volunteer out to get your information, determine eligibility and provide groceries to your car.
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What do I need to bring each time?
Please bring a box or laundry basket to store your food in. We will also need IDs and birth dates for all of those in your household the first time we enter your information into our database.
Please bring a box or laundry basket to store your food in. We will also need IDs and birth dates for all of those in your household the first time we enter your information into our database.
Can't make distribution day?
Set up a meeting time to pick-up food. Just click the link below, fill out the appointment request and we will confirm if we can meet with you at that time.
