Free food pantries in Sedgwick County.
The greater Wichita area is supported by a couple dozen main emergency, free 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. Many of the food pantries also have soup kitchens on site too for anyone in need. 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 Not only may food, groceries, free baby formula, and similar items be provided, but they also have clothes, hygiene supplies and other similar goods. Many churches are part of Catholic Charities. More onChurch food assistance in Sedgwick County.
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. They help feed the elderly in the community. They also help clients apply for other Kansas senior citizen assistance programs.
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 The free pantry may have soup, peanut butter, spaghetti, sauces, and even free ingredients for a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner.
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
The Center Church 3700 East Mount Vernon Wichita, Kansas, 67218 316-636-7087 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. There may also be paper goods, ensure for seniors, fruits, vegetable, milk, and more.
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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