Current Needs
Hope Changes Everything
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas serves our neighbors, of all faiths, through help, hope and hospitality. With your help, we are able to animate the Gospel by putting love into action.
Our needs are ever-changing in response to the issues facing those who are economically and socially challenged across our 21-county service area. Whether through volunteering, donating, working with us, or spreading the word about our services, you can answer the call to love by making a difference in our community.
Urgent Need
An Ongoing Food Drought
With the rising cost of groceries, supply chain issues and a 69% increase of those accessing our eight food pantries, the demand to feed our neighbors in need is critical.
In 2022, we had an astounding 25,000 additional visits to our food pantries compared to the previous year. We are on par for that or more as the number of individuals served seeking food through our pantries continues to rise. At a time when food pantry visitors need us the most, our pantry shelves are growing empty. All our food pantries are experiencing what we call a food drought. Supply chain issues and today’s increasing inflation-related costs are making it difficult to purchase the food we need. Additionally, our donations are down almost 20%.
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We post our most up-to-date calls for volunteers, donations and other needs on our social media.
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Our monthly newsletter features highlights from our programs, stories of hope, the challenges currently facing our communities and much more. Every month, we feature the programs which need the most volunteers, donations and support.
Can you help serve at one of our Family Support Centers? We need volunteers who can help with daily operations such as keeping the food pantry clean and shelves well stocked, in addition to working the front desk and clothing closet. Learn more and sign up at the #LinkInBio.
Jun 19
We are just ONE WEEK away from the grand opening of our new TurnStyles Thrift store at 12065 Metcalf Ave. in Overland Park! Doors open at 9 am for shopping on June 25th. We`ve planned a number of fun activities, prizes and giveaways throughout the day and opening weekend. Come celebrate with us!
Jun 18
Our Topeka Family Support Center, food pantry and Corita’s Corner sandwich ministry are moving to 245 SW MacVicar Ave., a site formerly operated by Let`s Help, Inc. Our location at 234 S. Kansas Ave. is permanently closed. Services will resume at our new location at 9 am, Wednesday, July 15th. For a list of resources during this time of transition, please visit our website: catholiccharitiesks.org/locations/topeka
Also, please note that currently we are unable to accept donations of goods, supplies or other materials at our former or new location, but we gratefully welcome financial contributions. Go to catholiccharitiesks.org/donate to make an online donation.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to serving the Topeka community soon at our new location!
Jun 17
Experience the mission of @catholiccharitiesks by attending an informative Bus Tour! During the tour you`ll engage with our leadership and travel to our local mission operations to learn about our programs.
Learn more and register for one of our spring tours at the #LinkInBio.
Jun 17
Don`t forget to attend our volunteer open house tonight! For questions about our volunteer program, please email [email protected].
Jun 16
When families come to one of our Family Support Centers for assistance, we connect them to federal nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). See more ways we provide food assistance to individuals and families in need throughout Northeast Kansas at the #LinkInBio.
Jun 15
Join us for our Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, June 16th, from 5pm to 7pm at the Johnson County Central Resource Library, in the Carmack Room. Meet our teams, learn about our programs, and discover how giving of your time and talent helps sustain our mission throughout our community.
RSVP by emailing [email protected],
or by clicking the link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60B0844A5A82AA4F49-63798910-volunteer?useFullSite=false
Jun 13
Are you looking for a Saturday volunteer opportunity? If so, we have the perfect fit for you! We are in need of additional volunteers for our KCK Mobile Food Distribution on Saturday, June 20. Volunteers will assist in unloading and distributing food to our neighbors in need from 9:30AM—11:30AM at J.C. Harmon High School. This is an outdoor opportunity.
If you are able to help, we would love to have you join us! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0844A5A82AA4F49-44548149-mobile#/
Jun 12
Donate Today
By making an unrestricted donation online, you directly support our current area of greatest need. We take stewardship of your gift seriously, with 90 cents of every dollar going directly to our programming. Thank you for your gift—we could not continue our mission without the generosity of supporters like you!
Called to Love
Thank you for answering the call to serve the current needs of our neighbors. We are always in need of volunteers and donations. If you have any questions, send us a message and we’ll get back to you soon!
