Community Access Center

Community Access Center "A place of care and hope where people are served and serve others." The Community Access Center (CAC) was established following the flood in July, 2007.

Its purpose is to bring agencies and services together within the walls of the center in order to serve families and individuals more effectively and to prevent duplication of services. The Community Access Center has a variety of resources available to assist a family or individual and also has staff persons who can help assess their needs, match resources to needs, make referrals where appropriate, and partner with other service organizations in the community.

NEED POTATOES?? The CAC has just received a 2,000-pound shipment of white potatoes. Everyone is welcome to stop by and p...
04/21/2026

NEED POTATOES?? The CAC has just received a 2,000-pound shipment of white potatoes. Everyone is welcome to stop by and pick up some. Although we have a ton, they won't last so hurry on down to 307 W. Pecan!

04/18/2026

Throwin' it back to the 80's - helping our community in style!
Come help support the Independence Access Center (food bank)

03/30/2026

The Community Access Center will be closed April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

02/23/2026

REMINDER
Food pantry hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays, but you MUST be in the lobby by 2 p.m. for food service. Thank you.

Chris Jirgens will be setting up at the Community Access Center to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid options....
02/04/2026

Chris Jirgens will be setting up at the Community Access Center to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid options. Please stop by on Thursday, February 12th from 10:00 to 3:00 to ask questions and get assistance.

01/23/2026

The Community Access Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26.
Stay home and keep warm!

01/23/2026

In frigid temperatures, water systems are susceptible to freezing. If you lose water service entirely and suspect an issue on your property, contact a professional plumber. If you suspect an issue other than frozen pipes in your home or on your property – such as a meter issue or major water line break - call 620-332-2500 (daytime) or 620-332-1700 or 620-332-2515 (after hours).

01/23/2026

🌡𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐀 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐔𝐏 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐅𝐄𝐖 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒...

First United Methodist Church, Independence, Kansas, 200 S. Penn, will open its Wesley Center after 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, 1/22) as a warming shelter.

City Hall is also open, and citizens may enter the police department lobby through the south entrance to the building.

No pets allowed at either location.

Stay tuned to this page for more weather and information updates as we brace for an arctic blast this weekend.

01/08/2026

The CAC is distributing TEFAP commodities throughout the month of January.

FINAL GIVEAWAY OF 2025: Stop by the Community Access Center warehouse to pick up breads, produce and other food items be...
12/30/2025

FINAL GIVEAWAY OF 2025: Stop by the Community Access Center warehouse to pick up breads, produce and other food items between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon Wednesday, Dec. 31. Open to all - please enter through the warehouse door. We're located at 307 1/2 W. Pecan St.

REMINDER: The CAC food pantry is currently closed for the holidays. We'll reopen at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. Food pantry hours are from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. weekdays. CAC provides monthly food assistance to residents of Independence, Sycamore and Elk City.

Address

307 1/2 W Pecan Street
Independence, KS
67301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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