Our community supports families in need by providing a number of food pantries and free meals throughout the year. Please find an updated list of this week's events. This list was not compiled by Cape Girardeau Public Schools and we may not be notified if there are changes to the schedule.
Monday November 10th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12- 1 PM
JMA Food Pantry
9-11 AM & 1-3 PM
Apostolic Promise Church
TAP into Recovery
Meal 6:30 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday November 11th
Salvation Army
Pantry: 9 AM to 12 PM
Rock of Cape
Pantry 9-11 AM
Cape First Church of The Nazarene
Pantry 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Red Star Pantry
Pantry 5:30 PM
Catholic Social Ministries
Pantry 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Wednesday November 12th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12- 1 PM
Centenary Methodist
Community Meal 5:30 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday November 13th
Christ Episcopal Church
Pantry 10-11:30 AM
JMA Food Pantry
1 PM - 3 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
The Hub
Meal 12-1 PM
Friday November 14th
Salvation Army
Meals with Friends 12 - 1 PM
Fruitland Community
Pantry 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FISH Food Pantry
Pantry 9 AM- 11:30 AM
Red Star Pantry
Pantry 5:30 PM
Saturday November 15th
Catholic Social Ministries
Pantry 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Sunday November 16th
Lake Girardeau Assembly of God
Pantry 2-4 PM
Christ Episcopal Church
Pantry Noon - 1 PM
Locations & Contacts
Red Star Pantry
361 Country Club Drive
573-200-1565
Crossroads Church
4400 East Jackson Blvd
(573) 471-1818
Apostolic Promise Church
750 N. Mount Auburn Rd
Gospel Life Church Cape
817 Broadway St.
573-271-8501
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
804 N Cape Rock Drive
The Hub
The Neighborhub at CPSEMO, 40 South Sprigg (rear parking lot entrance). Meals provided by St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Lighthouse United Church
710 Southern Expressway
FISH Food Pantry (Call First)
106 S. Sprigg St.
573-334-0207
Christ Episcopal Church
101 N. Foundation St.
(573) 335- 2997
Centenary Methodist
300 N. Ellis Street
Cape First Church of The Nazarene
2601 Independence
(573) 335-6767
The Bridge
428 S Fredrick
Trinity Lutheran Church
100 N. Fredrick St.
Revival Center Pantry
914 Old Cape Road
Trinity Lutheran Church
100 N. Fredrick ( meal on Broadway under church sign)
House of Prayer
1 N. Sprigg St.
Salvation Army
701 Good Hope St
(573)335-7000
Fruitland Community Church ( Call First)
6040 Highway 61 North
573-204-0724
Lake Girardeau Assembly of God
4581 State Highway U Whitewater, MO 63785
(573) 282-0398
First Baptist Church
1289 Lexington Ave
Rock of Cape ( Call First)
4250 State Highway K
573-339-1811
Vincent’s Vittles
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1913 Ritter Dr
New Bethel Missionary Baptist
1029 Benton
(573) 979-9358
Catholic Social Ministries
141 S. Frederick St.
(573) 335-9347
Jackson Ministerial Alliance (JMA) Food Pantry
417 Washington
We provided breakfast from Cracker Barrel for 70 students and staff as we welcomed 50 new students into the career association. Supporting our students’ growth and success is what we love to do! 🧡🐯
We are proud supporters of this exciting program, which was originally brought to Cape Public Schools through an Innovative Teaching Grant from the Cape Public Schools Foundation.
It’s been incredible to watch the Esports Lab, and our students , continue to grow and succeed! 🌟
#CapeFoundation #InnovativeTeachingGrants #Esports #TigerPride #SupportingStudents
Thanks to our generous donors, the Foundation was also able to provide fall treats for the kiddos. We love supporting our students and faculty! 🖤🧡
#ECC #FamilyFunNight #HalloweenTreats #SupportStudents #ThankYouDonors #FoundationSupport
The Cape Public Schools Foundation is proud to support the needs of our students and staff. 🧡
Through Care to Learn – Cape Girardeau, we provide backpacks of food for the weekend, additional groceries when needed, and Thanksgiving meal baskets for families each year.
It truly takes a village, and working together makes a bigger impact.
If you’d like to help us continue meeting these needs, please consider making a donation to Care to Learn – Cape Girardeau.
You can text “CGPS” to 41444 and select the Backpack Program, or click the link below to give online:
👉 click here to donate online.
#CapePublicSchoolsFoundation #CareToLearnCapeGirardeau #CommunitySupport #ItTakesAVillage
The Cape Public Schools Foundation was able to provide two sets of scrubs and shoes for one of our Cape Girardeau Health Occupations students to wear for clinicals. 👩⚕️👨⚕️
A huge thank you to the Dr. Jon Johnson Memorial Endowment for this additional support of our students and their future careers in healthcare!
#CapeFoundation #TigerPride #FutureHealthcareHeroes #SupportingStudents
It was a wonderful celebration recognizing the collaboration and generosity that made this possible. Thanks to all of the additional donations, this state-of-the-art facility will have a lasting impact on students and local employers for years to come. 👩🏭👨🏭
#CapeFoundation #CTC #WeldingProgram #InvestInEducation #FutureReady
Important Message for Families - CAO Closed to Public 10/16 & 10/17
The CGPS Central Administrative Office Building will be closed to the public on October 16 and 17. On these two days, Ameren will be working on the power for the building. Because of this, the power will be off in many areas, and we will not be able to help visitors inside the building. We’ll be happy to help you when the power is back on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding! -CGPS
It’s SEMO Game Day, Tigers! 🏈🐅
Join the Cape Public Schools Foundation as we celebrate 573 Day with our community!
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
📍 Houck Stadium
🕒 Kickoff at 3:00 PM
🎟️ Grab your discounted football tickets here:
https://www.semoredhawks.com/CapeFoundation573
💛 For every ticket purchased through this link, $5.73 will be donated back to support the Cape Public Schools Foundation, helping fund programs and opportunities for students across our district.
🧡 Let’s show our Tiger pride and make a difference together! 🐅
#573Day #CapeFoundation #GoTigers #TigerPride
September 29, 2025
Dear CGPS Families,
We want to make you aware that this afternoon’s bus routes may run a little later than usual due to several drivers being out unexpectedly. Our transportation team has made adjustments to ensure all students get home safely.
The bus routes below will most likely be running late:
ECC/PreK – All ECC and PreK routes
Alma Schrader Elementary– All routes
Franklin Elementary– Route 8
Jefferson Elementary– Route 11 and Route 16
Terry W. Kitchen Central Junior High– Route 8
We understand that these changes may cause minor delays, and we sincerely apologize for the short notice. Please know that our top priority is to get every student home as quickly and safely as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
CGPS
We truly appreciate their help volunteering to assemble dental hygiene kits for our school nurses to share with students. 🧡🖤 #CapeSchools #TigerPride #JAG #CommunityService
Had fun surprising Kathy Harris, our lucky winner for perfect attendance in the first quarter! 🎉
She picked a gift card to one of our favorite local restaurant.
Thank you, Kathy, for your dedication to the Cape Public School District, it was such a fun Friday visiting Central Academy! 🧡🖤 #CapeSchools #PerfectAttendance #TigerPride
🐯✨ Calling all Tiger Supporters & Alumni! ✨🐯
Join us for a fun evening to Mix & Mingle with your Cape Tiger family!
📅 Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ 4:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 EBB & FLOW | 11 S Spanish St
🎉 Appetizers provided by Banterra as they celebrate 50 years!
Let’s reconnect, share memories, and celebrate our Tiger pride together. 🧡🖤
#CapeTigers #TigerAlumni #MixAndMingle #CapeGirardeau
We are hosting free developmental screenings on October 10th, November 21st, February 20th, and April 10th. Children ages six months to 34 months who reside in our school district's attendance zone can attend. Families will have to sign up for the screenings by following the directions here.
