02/09/2026
🔥 SMOKE DECK PODCAST KC — FEBRUARY COMMUNITY RESOURCE & EVENT LIST (Kansas City, MO Metro)
Job Assistance • Homelessness • Food Assistance • Health • Grants • Deadlines
Kansas City, we’re back with another February Resource & Event List to help our community stay connected to jobs, housing support, food assistance, mental health services, and local opportunities. Share this with anyone who needs it — you never know who it might help.
1️⃣ JOBS & EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Full Employment Council (FEC) – Kansas City
Job search help, paid training, resume support
📍 1740 Paseo Blvd, Kansas City, MO
📞 816‑471‑2330
🌐 https://feckc.org
KC Career Fair – Feb 20
Multi‑employer hiring event (healthcare, logistics, hospitality, tech)
📍 Gregg/Klice Community Center
🕒 Feb 20, 10 AM–2 PM
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://kcmo.gov
Goodwill Job Resource Centers
Resume help, job placement, digital skills
📞 816‑842‑7425
🌐 https://www.mokangoodwill.org
2️⃣ HOMELESSNESS & HOUSING SUPPORT
reStart Inc.
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, youth services
📞 816‑472‑5664
🌐 https://restartinc.org
Hope Faith Homeless Assistance Campus
Day services, clothing, meals, case management
📍 705 Virginia Ave, KC, MO
📞 816‑471‑4673
🌐 https://www.hopefaith.org
Salvation Army – Kansas City
Emergency shelter, rent/utility help, food
📞 816‑756‑1455
🌐 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org
3️⃣ FOOD ASSISTANCE (FEBRUARY)
Kanbe’s Markets – Produce Sorting Volunteer Event
Help sort produce for food‑insecure families
🗓 Feb 9, 1 PM–3 PM
📍 3119 Terrace St, KC, MO
🌐 https://uncoverkc.org
Harvesters Community Food Network
Food pantries, mobile distributions, SNAP help
📞 816‑929‑3000
🌐 https://harvesters.org
Bishop Sullivan Center
Food pantry, hot meals, job assistance
📞 816‑231‑0984
🌐 https://www.bishopsullivan.org
4️⃣ MENTAL & PHYSICAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Medical, dental, behavioral health, sliding‑scale fees
📞 816‑474‑4920
🌐 https://rodgershealth.org
Swope Health
Mental health, addiction services, primary care
📞 816‑923‑5800
🌐 https://swopehealth.org
MOCSA (Sexual Assault Crisis Line)
24/7 crisis support, counseling
📞 816‑531‑0233
🌐 https://mocsa.org
5️⃣ UTILITY, BILL, & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
United Way 211 – KC Metro
Rent, utilities, food, shelters, crisis help
📞 2‑1‑1
🌐 https://211kc.org
Community Action Agency of Greater KC
LIHEAP (utility help), weatherization, financial coaching
📞 816‑358‑6868
🌐 https://caagkc.org
6️⃣ FEBRUARY EVENTS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
KC Public Library – Job Help Sessions
Resume help, computer skills, job search support
🗓 Weekly in February
🌐 https://kclibrary.org/events
Black History Month Resource Fair – Feb 17
Local orgs offering health, jobs, housing, youth programs
📍 Southeast Community Center
🕒 Feb 17, 11 AM–3 PM
📧 [email protected]
PrincipalsConnect Volunteer Program
Support KC schools by volunteering with principals
🌐 https://uncoverkc.org
7️⃣ GRANTS, DEADLINES & OPPORTUNITIES
Missouri Emergency Rental Assistance (Ongoing)
Rent + utility help
🌐 https://mohousingresources.com
ArtsKC Inspiration Grants
Funding for KC creatives, podcasters, and storytellers
🗓 February cycle opens mid‑month
🌐 https://artskc.org
Kauffman FastTrac Scholarships
Free entrepreneurship training
🌐 https://fasttrac.org
Local Talent Opportunities
KC Open Mic & Talent Showcase – Feb 22
📍 The Black Box, West Bottoms
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.blackboxkc.com
KC Rising Stars Youth Talent Call – Feb 29 Deadline
🌐 https://kcrisingstars.org
8️⃣ GENERAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE HUBS
Kansas City Community Resources Hub
Food, housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare
🌐 https://kcresources.org
KCPD Community Resource Guide
Shelters, employment resources, food pantries, crisis lines
🌐 https://kcpd.org
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