Hunger Doesn’t Only Touch the Homeless
It’s easy to assume that food insecurity only affects those without a roof over their heads. The reality is far more widespread.
They are the working poor, stretching a paycheck that was never quite enough. They are single mothers putting their children to bed and wondering what tomorrow’s meals will look like. They are senior citizens on fixed incomes, choosing between groceries and medication month after month. They are disabled individuals whose circumstances leave little room for error.
These are your neighbors. And they are who we show up for every single week.
Who We Serve
Our Community Outreach Program is designed to meet families where they are and walk alongside them through difficulty. We serve:
Struggling families with children
who are living on the edge and need consistent, reliable support
Single mothers with young children
carrying the full weight of their family's needs
Senior citizens on fixed incomes
who can no longer make their dollars stretch far enough
Working poor and disabled persons
who are doing everything right but still can't make ends meet
If you or someone you love is facing food insecurity, you do not have to face it alone.
More Than a Food Box
Each week, Union Rescue Mission Wichita distributes free food boxes to families across our community. But what we offer goes beyond groceries. Alongside every food box, our trained counselors take time to sit with each family — to listen, to encourage, and to share the Good News of the Gospel and the Plan of Salvation.
We believe that physical hunger and spiritual hunger are both real — and both worthy of a compassionate response. Every family that comes through our doors is met with dignity, care, and the kind of hope that transforms lives from the inside out.
Your donation makes this possible. Your generosity doesn’t just stock a pantry — it transforms a family’s story.
How To Access the Food Box Program
1
Call us Monday morning
Call (316) 687-4673 at 9:00 a.m. on Monday to schedule your appointment.
2
Schedule your Thursday appointment
Our team will reserve your spot for that Thursday morning's food box distribution.
3
Come as you are
Arrive on Thursday, receive your free food box, and meet with one of our caring counselors who are here to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to receive a free food box?
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (316) 687-4673 at 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning to schedule an appointment for that Thursday. Appointments are required, so please plan to call at the start of the week.
What is included in the food box?
Food boxes contain a variety of donated and sourced food items to help your family through the week. Because donations vary, the contents of each box may differ.
Will I meet with a counselor when I come?
Yes. One of our trained volunteer counselors will take time to meet personally with each family. These conversations are rooted in care and compassion — you are always welcome, exactly as you are.
How can I donate food or volunteer?
Food donations are always welcome and are a vital part of what makes this program possible. To learn how you can give your time or donate food, call (316) 687-4673 or email volunteer@urmwichita.org. Every contribution, large or small, helps transform a family’s week.