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Available Services

The Cindy Mustard Resource Center offers a variety of resources to help residents of Boone County in need of basic and emergency services in the areas of health, employment, education, and housing.

Service Availability

All VAC services are based on household and funding limits.
See our qualifications and service availbility for more information.
How to Get Help

Baby Formula

Baby Hygiene Pack

VAC partners with The Assistance League of Mid Missouri to provide a pack of essential baby supplies to families with children under 24 months.

Diapers & Pull-Ups

VAC partners with First Chance for Children and private donors to provide diapers and pull ups.

Car/Booster Seats

VAC partners with Safe Kids to provide a voucher so families can get a new car/booster seat and receive the proper training for installation and safety of the seat.

The Wardrobe

VAC partners with The Wardrobe to provide clothing vouchers for free shopping during designated times and days for families and individuals.

Upscale Resale Vouchers

VAC partners with Upscale Rescale to provide shopping vouchers for individuals needing professional clothing for interviewing and work.

Food Handler Cards

VAC can help with the cost of a Food Handler Card when needed for new employment.

Work Uniforms/Tools

VAC can help with required uniforms and tools for new employment.

Fairview Church Pantry

VAC partners with Fairview Church of Christ to provide vouchers to their monthly food pantry.

VAC Food Pantry

VAC has an emergency food pantry thanks to partnerships with The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri and private donors.

Dental, Medical, Vision Copayments and Equipment

VAC can help to cover the costs of dental, medical and vision copayments and/or equipment needed.

OneSight Referrals

VAC partners with LensCrafters to provide OneSight Referrals to individuals without vision insurance to help pay for an eye exam and glasses.

Prescriptions

VAC works with Kilgore’s, Burrell, D&H, Walmart and Walgreens pharmacies to help with the costs of prescription medication

Rent/Mortgage assistance screenings are done by appointment ONLY.
Call 573.874.2273 select option 1 to schedule an appointment.
  • VAC periodically receives funding to provide rent and mortgage assistance.
  • The qualification process for rent and mortgage assistance is available by phone ONLY.
  • Interested individuals can call the VAC main line and choose housing option 1 on Wednesdays 9am-Noon.
  • VAC does NOT provide Hotel/Motel or Utility assistance.

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Photo ID

VAC can help with requested forms of photo identification through either of the local DMVs.

Missouri Birth Certificate

VAC can help with Missouri Birth Certificates through the local Health Department.

Adult/Child Incontinence Items

Flushable Wipes

VAC receives a monthly allotment of flushable wipes.

Household Cleaning packs

Hygiene Packs 

Pads and Tampons

Toilet Paper

VAC receives a monthly allotment of toilet paper.

VAC offers same-day use gas vouchers for individuals with a valid driver’s license.

Car Repair Assistance 

VAC can help with minor car repairs for employed people with a valid driver's license.