Frequently Asked Questions

 We offer emergency relief to families within our school district. Our essential services include:

• Weekly fresh food distribution
• Monthly food pantry access
• Utility bill assistance (qualifications based on income guidelines)
• Christmas gift baskets during the holiday season

 To qualify for weekly fresh food, monthly non-perishable food pantries, or Christmas baskets, you must:

• Reside within the boundaries of USD #204 (Bonner Springs and Edwardsville)

For utility assistance, you must also meet the following income guidelines:

• Your household income must be within the guidelines.

  2026 Income Guideline for VTCS utility assistance

# in Household         Monthly income             Annual income

Household (1)                  $2,461                   $29,526   Maximum income

Household (2)                  $3,337                   $40,034    Maximum income

Household (3)                  $4,212                   $50,542    Maximum Income

Household (4)                  $5,088                   $61,050    Maximum Income

Household (5)                  $5,964                   $71,558    Maximum Income

Household (6)                  $6,839                   $82,066    Maximum Income

Household (7)                  $7,715                   $92,574    Maximum Income

Household (8)                  $8,591                   $103,082   Maximum Income

Each additional person add $876 Monthly and $10,508 Annual

There are no income restrictions at this time. 

Call our office at 913-441-0461 to schedule an appointment.  We can provide assistance if you have a disconnect notice or are in danger of violating a payment agreement.

 Yes, call our office at 913-441-0461 to schedule an appointment for monthly food pantry or utility assistance. An appointment is not necessary for weekly fresh food assistance. 

We do not offer rental assistance;  however, you may contact us to be referred to other agencies for help.

We are located at 300 Oak Street, Suite D, in Bonner Springs, Kansas.  Suite D is located on the west side of the building off of Third Street.

Please reach out to us at 913-441-0461 if you cannot find an answer to your question, or email us at info@vaughntrent.org.