The Salvation Army in Wichita is making an appeal for food donations to replenish its food pantries. The agency said demand for assistance has tripled from last year with many families struggling to put food on the table, and shelves at the pantries are almost empty.
The reasons for the crisis are the end of SNAP benefits, changes in the distribution of food from USDA with reduced quantities, and inflation.
People can make contributions by dropping off nonperishable food at several locations:
- Area Command Office, 350 N. Market Street
- Citadel Corps, 1739 Elpyco Street
- West Orchard Corps, 1910 S. Everett Street
- Mobile Food Pantry – Leave at 350 N. Market Street
People can also donate through the Salvation Army website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/wichita/ or they can call 316-425-6156
