Resource Bus
Committed to serving people in rural areas of Northeast Kansas
Serving Rural Communities
All services are free and based on need—not religion, race or nationality.
The Resource Bus serves 15 counties in which we do not have a physical brick and mortar building. It is equipped with basic essentials including food and hygiene items.
To find out if you are eligible for financial assistance, an appointment is required. Contact the Resource Bus Hotline at 913.433.2039 or fill out the contact form below.
Services Offered
We are proud to offer the following in-person services:
- Food
- Hygiene
- Diapers
- Seasonal Items
Guidelines for Financial Assistance
To qualify for rent assistance, you must provide:
- 3 day notice to pay or quit, eviction notice or late notice
- Proof of income for the last 30 days for all adults in the household
- Copy of lease
- Driver’s license or State identification card
Verification of Income
Paycheck stubs for the past 30 days, letter from employer if the person is paid in cash, SSI/SSD printout or bank statement showing deposit, SRS printout, Social Security award letter.
To qualify for utility assistance, you must provide:
- Past due bill with shut-off notice or disconnection notice
- Proof of income for the last 30 days for all adults in the household
- Driver’s license or State identification card
Verification of Income
Paycheck stubs for the past 30 days, letter from employer if the person is paid in cash, SSI/SSD printout or bank statement showing deposit, SRS printout, Social Security award letter.
Locations Served
- Anderson County / Garnett
- Brown County / Hiawatha
- Coffey County / Burlington
- Doniphan County / Troy
- Franklin County / Ottawa
- Jackson County / Holton
- Jefferson County / Oskaloosa
- Linn County / Mound City
- Lyon County / Emporia
- Marshall County / Marysville
- Miami County / Osawatomie
- Nemaha County / Seneca
- Osage County / Osage City
- Pottawatomie County / Wamego
- Wabaunsee County / Alma
Resource Bus Schedule
Tuesday North Route and Wednesday South Route
Tuesday North Route
| County | Location | Dates | Time | In-Person Services Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | St. Ann's Catholic Church 800 Hiawatha Avenue Hiawatha, KS 66434 | November 19 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Doniphan | St. Charles Catholic Church 520 West Chestnut Street Troy, KS 66087 | October 8 November 26 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Jackson | St. Dominic's Catholic Church 416 Ohio Avenue Holton, KS 66436 | October 15 December 3 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Jefferson | Jefferson County Service Organization 410 Liberty Street Oskaloosa, KS 66066 | October 22 December 10 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Marshall | Lincoln Center 405 North 4th Street Marysville, KS 66508 | November 12 | 10:00AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Nemaha | Mission Center 409 Amador Street Seneca, KS 66538 | October 29 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Pottawatomie/Wabaunsee | Community Care Ministries 407 Ash Street Wamego, KS 66547 | November 5 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
Wednesday South Route
| County | Location | Dates | Time | In-Person Services Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | ECKAN 132 East 5th Avenue Garnett, KS 66032 | October 16 November 27 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Coffey | St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church 214 Juniatta Street Burlington, KS 66839 | October 30 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Franklin | Elizabeth Layton Center 204 East 15th Street Ottawa, KS 66067 | October 2 November 20 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Linn | Sacred Heart Catholic Church 727 East Main Street Mound City, KS 66056 | November 6 | 9:00AM-12:00PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Lyon | St. Catherine's Catholic Church 205 South Lawrence Street Emporia, KS 66801 | October 9 November 13 December 11 | 9:30AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Miami | Osawatomie Public Library 527 Brown Avenue Osawatomie, KS 66064 | November 6 | 1:00PM-4:00PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
| Osage | Osage City Library 515 Main Street Osage City, KS 66523 | October 23 December 4 | 10:00AM-1:30PM | Food, Hygiene & Diapers |
Contact Us
Clients requesting case management for rent or utility assistance should call the Resource Bus Hotline at 913.433.2039 or fill out the contact form below.
An appointment is required to find out if you are eligible for financial assistance.
Volunteer With Us
Do you want to make a difference in our community? Sign up to volunteer! Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas depends on our dedicated volunteers to provide much-needed services to our neighbors in need. Volunteers help the Resource Bus by driving the bus, boxing and loading food and hygiene items, and more.
