Food pantries in Sedgwick County.
The greater Wichita area is supported by a couple dozen main food pantries that offer a number of services to the needy. Among them include distributing emergency food for singles or families in the Sedgwick County Kansas region, free Thanksgiving or Christmas meals, and applications to SNAP food stamps. Other resources may also be available.
Each center will have an application process in place. Among them include a process whereby applicants will need to present proper identification for each household member and others who may benefit from the food or meals. Many locations will also require proof of address as well as the applicants income which will also be all family members.
Most Sedgwick County food pantries will also try to assist the needy in any other way possible. This can include such services or resources as diapers, baby formula, clothing, winter coats for kids, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts.
Bread of Life – Offers several community service programs, such as food distribution centers and pantries as well as a clothing closet. 1301 E. Galena, Wichita, Kansas 67216, telephone (316) 689-6866
Brotherhood Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
2328 E. 13th
Wichita, Kansas 67214
Dial (316) 263-5360 for information and hours
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Main address - 2825 S. Hillside
Wichita, Kansas 67216
Airman and Family Readiness Center - McConnell AFB only provides services for retired military or active duty members. Receive information, case management, food, financial assistance, and more. 53147 Kansas, Ste. 105, McConnell AFB, Wichita, KS 67221-3606, phone (316) 759-6020
Chisholm Trail Church of Christ -Open Food Pantry. Distributes meals, holiday aid, and more.
5833 E 37th St N.
Wichita, Kansas 67220
Phone (316) 683-1313
Christian Food Ministry, Inc. is also known as The Soup Kitchen.
Food pantry address 301 E. 3rd
Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
Main phone number (620) 662-6468
Sedgewick County Kansas families can receive hot meals, clothing, and access to a food pantry.
Commodities, Clothing, Bread, and Sack Lunches
Chairty offers baked items such as breads and bagels as well as lunches.
1702 N. Emporia
Wichita, KS 67214
Senior citizens in Sedgwick County can receive a low cost or free lunch, and volunteers also operate a Meals on Wheels service.
Crossroads Light to Life Ministries, Martinson Avenue Christian Church
1653 S. Martinson
Wichita, Kansas 67213
Call (316) 262-4125
USDA commodities are distributed, and a food bank is on site too for anyone who may not be qualified for government commodities.
United Methodist Open Door, Community Food Ministry
Address: 1611 N. Mosley
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 267-4201
Emergency food is offered for both single people and families.
Disabled American Veterans Wichita Chapter No. 4
3011 George Washington Blvd
Wichita, KS 67216
Food basket programs, transportation, and other government benefits are offered and can be applied for.
Salvation Army - Wichita and Sedgwick County Emergency Assistance Centers. There are a few pantries around the county.
Location is 350 N Market
Wichita, Kansas 67202
Dial (316) 263-2769
Food vouchers and other basic needs and social services are offered to Wichita and Sedgwick families. Thanksgiving and Christmas hot meals, Angel Tree program, and coats are just some examples of the support Additional locations - West Orchard Corps, 1910 S. Everett, Wichita, Kansas 67213, (316) 943-9893
Wichita Citadel Corps, 1739 S Elpyco, Wichita, KS 67218
First Metropolitan Community Church, runs a Clothes Closet and offers Emergency Food
Phone (316) 267-1852
156 S. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67211
Up to one weeks supply of food can be provided to those who qualify.
Wichita Dream Center - Food & Clothing Distribution
Location is 2000 S. Hillside
Wichita, Kansas 67211
Call (316) 684-4006
Their services are only available on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please stop by on the 2nd Saturday from 9 - 11 am for their food distribution. They also have a clothing ministry where you can find clothing for the whole family. No proof of income is currently required. Please note the limited availability of food and other programs.
Episcopal Social Services at Venture House
Main address is 1005 E. 2nd St. N.
Wichita, KS 67214
Hot lunches, food sack, and meals offered to the homeless and needy.
Good Neighbor Center
3401 E. 47th St. S.
Wichita, Kansas 67216
(316) 644-9341
Runs a food pantry and clothing closet.
Helping Hands Food Pantry, New Hope Christian Church
1400 S George Washington Dr.
Wichita, KS 67211
Main number (316) 262-3425
Hillside Christian Church Food Pantry
8330 E. Douglas
Wichita, Kansas 67206
Has an onsite emergency Food Pantry with nonperishable groceries.
His Helping Hands Food Pantry
Location of food pantry - 1441 E. 37th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 838-8528
Offers home delivery of groceries and provides a food bank for the working poor.
Living Water Ministry
Location is 1400 E Kellogg Dr
Wichita, Kansas 67211
Dial (316) 858-1406
Living Water Ministry, Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church
Main address - 3700 E. Mt. Vernon
Wichita, KS 67218
Call (316) 683-7535
Offers food for only zip codes 67211, 67216, 67218 and 67210
Simple House
238 N. Waco
Wichita, Kansas 67202
Phone (316) 303-9994
Clothing, some personal hygiene items, and a food pantry is run.
Union Rescue Mission
2800 N. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67219
(316) 687-4673
Clothing, meals, food and shelter is offered to men. Provide food and groceries to families and assist them in any other way. Other aid includes diapers and baby formula when available.
Victory Baptist Community of Faith Church
Location is 812 S Oliver St
Wichita, KS 67218
Telephone number - (316) 612-0485
Love In the Name of Christ - Rivercrest Free Methodist Church
136 North Emporia
Wichita, Kansas
316-265-0500
The ministry helps the less fortunate, or refers them to food banks. Other services may include hot meals, hygiene items or applications to benefits such as SNAP food stamps in Kansas.
West Side Church of God
Food pantry location is 1900 McCormick
Wichita, Kansas 67213
Main number - (316) 264-8133
An emergency bag of food with non-perishable items is available. Other assistance may include fruits, vegetables, and snacks for children from low income families.
Westside Good Neighbor Center
Address - 3500 West 13th St. N
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Phone number (316) 942-7349
Radical Praise Church
1157 North Emporia
Wichita, Kansas
The charity operates a free food pantry for the working poor. A bag of groceries may be passed out, as well as a holiday meal or article of clothing such as winter coats.
If there is not a pantry in the area, for referrals to other food assistance programs call 316.265.3663. Qualified low income families may benefit from everything from a free meal at a soup kitchen to applications to USDA commodity programs.
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