Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation delivers a comprehensive network of services designed to support low-income individuals and families across Jefferson and Franklin counties, Missouri.

Through an integrated service model, the organization addresses interconnected challenges including housing instability, energy burden, food insecurity, nutrition and breastfeeding education access, transportation barriers, and limited access to early childhood education. These efforts are grounded in a commitment to providing a “hand-up, not a hand-out,” equipping individuals and families with the tools and resources needed to achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

Established in 1965 under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, JFCAC is a nonprofit Community Action Agency and proud member of a nationwide network working to combat poverty at the local level. Community Action Agencies combine federally recognized strategies with locally driven solutions, adapting programs to meet the unique needs of their communities. Through strong partnerships and innovative programming, JFCAC continues a decades‑long commitment to improving quality of life and empowering families to move forward with dignity and hope.