United Methodist Open Door, Inc. - Community Food Ministry

The Community Food Ministry (CFM) is the largest community-wide food box program in the area providing nutritionally balanced emergency food assistance once per month for individuals and families in need. The food box includes items such as canned fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, macaroni and cheese, soup, and bread. In 2013, the CFM served 26,682 food boxes, representing 19,146 unduplicated individuals. Spanish translation is available along with referrals to other Open Door programs and information regarding other help agencies within the community. Often the question is asked about the difference between the Kansas Food Bank and us. The CFM works very closely with the Kansas Food Bank (KFB). The KFB, one our most valuable partners, is a food warehouse and distributes to food pantries in the state, such as the CFM. The CFM then distributes the foods from KFB, and other sources, directly to individuals and families in need. Approximately 42% of the food the Community Food Ministry distributes comes from our partnership with the Kansas Food Bank, both through their donated and purchased food programs, the rest comes from monetary and direct in-kind food donations. Donations of non-perishable canned goods and hygiene items are welcomed and deeply appreciated. Food Distribution Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 11:45am; 1:00 pm - 3:45 pm