Emergency Services, Ministry, Thift Stores in Richland and Waynesville

Our Organization’s Services

Good Samaritan of the Ozarks is commited to helping those who are in need. Our organization operates several programs in each of our departments.

Food Pantry & Resource Center

Good Samaritan’s Food Pantry & Resource Center offers food, clothing, financial relief, and other services.

USDA Statement

USDA FOODS: Our food pantry is a USDA distribution point. In order to qualify for government issued food you must meet income guidelines and fill out an application.
OPEN ACCESS PANTRY & CLIENT CHOICE: Families must be residents of Pulaski County in order to receive food from our pantry. Non-residents are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please bring a photo id, proof of income, proof of residency, and social security cards for everyone in the household. Emergency food hours are Monday and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm, Wednesday 1:00pm-7:00pm.

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NEEDS THAT NEVER GO AWAY

Food items:

Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned tuna
Canned meat
Dry milk
Pancake mix
Cereal
Peanut butter
Ramen
Mac and cheese

Toiletries:

Deodorant
Toilet paper
Lotion
Shampoo
Conditioner
Laundry detergent
Feminine hygiene
Diapers

In Waynesville

Food Pantry and Resource Center
1811 Historic Rt. 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583

(573)774-5011

Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 am – 3 pm
Tues, Thur: Closed

GENESIS: A PLACE OF NEW BEGINNINGS

Genesis, a ministry of Good Samaritan of the Ozarks, provides free and confidential services to Survivors of domestic, sexual and trafficking violence and their children. We support the principle that all individuals have a right to a life free of abuse and sexual assault. We seek to break the cycle of violence through increasing public awareness, advocating for Survivors, coordinating resources and providing access to safety and healing for the Survivors we serve.

Services Available

24 Hour Crisis Phone and Text Lines are staffed with advocates trained to provide crisis counseling, safety planning, referrals and information about domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.

Safe Shelter Program offers safety and security to survivors of domestic, sexual and trafficking violence.

Safety Planning is provided to every Client served by Genesis.

Case Management services help residential and non-residential Clients assess their needs and establish goals for healing and transitioning to the next chapter of their lives. The Case Manger assists Clients with budgeting, employment, housing, government benefits, healthcare, obtaining important documents, furthering education or vocational training, etc.

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Court Advocacy provides information, emotional support, court accompaniment and referrals to residential and non-residential Clients navigating the court system.

Support Groups are available for residential and non-residential Clients who are survivors of domestic, sexual and trafficking violence. Please call us at (573) 774-4040 for group dates and times.

Community Outreach and Training is available free of charge to local community businesses and organizations looking to learn more about domestic, sexual and trafficking violence.

For more information about Genesis or to request these services, please contact us:

Administrative Line
(Available Mon-Fri from 8 AM-4 PM)
(573) 774-4040

Crisis Hotline
(Available 24/7)
(573) 774-2628
(877) 774-2628

Crisis Textline
(Available 24/7)
(573) 433-4631

Or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/genesispulaskicounty/

Facts

Domestic violence is not just a one time incident, but a pattern of behaviors over time.
Abuse can be in many forms, from emotional to physical to sexual.
Most abusive relationships follow a cycle of violence, which has three stages; tension building, explosive incident, and honeymoon stage.