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We Rise Together

Basic needs aren't negotiable.

VAC is a local nonprofit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community.
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VAC Continues to Evolve Based on the Needs of Our Community

Many organizations operate with good intentions but don't always meet people where they are.
We recognize the needs of our community have shifted, so we're changing too.
New look. New location. Same heart.
8,472
Individuals
3,533
Households
21,992
Needs Met

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We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to  people living in Boone County, Missouri
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Community Programs

VAC offers several programs during the year that provide additional assistance to the individuals and community we serve.
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VAC has more options than donating monetarily. Learn more about how you can support our organization.
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For 56 years, we’ve responded to what this community needs. This move is simply the next step.ImageImageWHERE WE'RE GOINGImageVAC Opportunity CampusImage1300 Bowling StImageColumbia Mo, 65201ImageImageWHAT'S MOVINGImageThe current VAC Operations—all the services and staff you depend on:Image→ Food assistanceImage→ Prescription supportImage→ ID documentsImage→ Employment suppliesImage→ Baby needsImage→ Emergency assistanceImageImageWHAT'S CHANGINGImageOur LocationImageImageWHAT'S NOT CHANGINGImageOur team. Our values. Our 56-year commitment to meeting people where they are with dignity.ImageImageWHENImageMid March 2026ImageImageThe new campus gives us room to expand and serve more neighbors with dignity. We're not changing who we are—we're growing to meet the need.ImageImageMore details coming soon.ImageImage#VAC #VACOpportunityCampus #ColumbiaMO #CoMo #BasicNeedsArentNegotiable #BooneCounty ... See MoreSee Less
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For 56 years, we’ve responded to what this community needs. This move is simply the next step.ImageImageWHERE WE'RE GOINGImageVAC Opportunity CampusImage1300 Bowling StImageColumbia Mo, 65201ImageImageWHAT'S MOVINGImageThe current VAC Operations—all the services and staff you depend on:Image→ Food assistanceImage→ Prescription supportImage→ ID documentsImage→ Employment suppliesImage→ Baby needsImage→ Emergency assistanceImageImageWHAT'S CHANGINGImageOur LocationImageImageWHAT'S NOT CHANGINGImageOur team. Our values. Our 56-year commitment to meeting people where they are with dignity.ImageImageWHENImageMid March 2026ImageImageThe new campus gives us room to expand and serve more neighbors with dignity. We're not changing who we are—we're growing to meet the need.ImageImageMore details coming soon.ImageImage#VAC #VACOpportunityCampus #ColumbiaMO #CoMo #BasicNeedsArentNegotiable #BooneCounty ... See MoreSee Less
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“Small actions make a big difference.”ImageImageOur nonprofit partners see this truth every day. A meal where there was none. A safe place to sleep. A way to get to work. ImageImageThese moments matter—and monthly giving makes them possible.ImageImageYour consistent support through Impact Collective helps turn small actions into meaningful stability.ImageImage👉 Join Impact Collective: www.vacmo.org/donations/impact-collective/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Responding to the immediate basic needs of individuals and families within our community. 
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403A Vandiver Drive, Columbia MO 65202 | Phone: 573-874-2273 | Fax: 573-874-9172 | vac@vacmo.org
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