First Call For Help
First Call For Help is here with a huge range of programs designed to support our neighbors.
Description: First Call For Help is here with a huge range of programs designed to support our neighbors.
What they offer: First Call For Help is here with a huge range of programs designed to support our neighbors. They offer everything from employment help to winter gear to school supplies—all focused on strengthening our community, right here in Hutchinson
Address: 17 W 2nd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 669-0159
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday - An appointment may be set up with our receptionist outside of open walk-in hours, if needed and as time is available.
Website: https://www.firstcallreno.com/
Notes: All of our programs are subject to funding and supply availability. Other rules may apply. No guarantees are expressed or implied.
Beyond Barriers
Need a walker, wheelchair, or commode? Beyond Barriers in Hutchinson offers a durable medical equipment loan program for a small fee, providing vital support to the community.
Description: Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program
What they offer: Need a walker, wheelchair, or commode? Beyond Barriers in Hutchinson offers a durable medical equipment loan program for a small fee, providing vital support to the community. They also have limited personal hygiene items available. This ongoing local service helps residents stay safe and independent. Contact the Hutchinson office today to check availability.
Address: 115 East 4th Street, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 663-3989
Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Website: https://www.beyondbarriersks.com/
Notes: The equipment is available for a small application fee* and is available as long as there is a need. All equipment is not available at all times, so please contact our offices for equipment availability.
Support the Early Education Center Clothing Closet in Hutchinson KS
The Early Education Center (EEC) Clothing Closet helps kids right here in Hutch. They have an urgent need for winter clothes (sizes 5T-7T), pull-ups, and socks.
Description: Early Education Center (EEC) PTO Clothing Closet
What they offer: Our friends at the Early Education Center (EEC) run a PTO Clothing Closet that’s a real blessing for local families. It’s there for students who might have an accident at school or for any child in our community who just needs a helping hand. With colder weather here, they are urgently asking for help to make sure kids stay warm.
Address: 303 E Bigger St. Hutchinson
Ways to help: They are asking for donations of new or gently used items. They have an urgent need for the following specific items and sizes: Winter Coats: Boys and girls, sizes 5T, 6T, and 7T Winter Shirts: Girls, size 7T Pants: Boys (5T, 6T, 7T) and girls (4T, 5T, 7T) Boys' Sneakers Boys' Socks Pull-Ups with Velcro Sides: Sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6 Girls' Underwear: Size 6T
Phone: (620) 615-5850
Website: https://www.rcec610.com/o/eec
Notes: This closet makes a real difference for students right here in Hutchinson.
Clothed in Compassion Christmas Toy Drive
Clothed in Compassion is collecting new and gently used toys, books, and games on Saturday, Nov. 1st from 8-10 AM to bless local families in need.
Description: Clothed in Compassion is making sure our neighbors have a bright holiday by hosting a Christmas Toy Drive. This is a great chance for folks in Hutch to come together and support local families in need.
Ways to help: You can help by dropping off gently used or new toys, books, stuffed animals, or games.
Location or Drop-off: 101 E 1st Ave, Hutchinson
Dates or deadlines: Saturday, November 1st, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Notes: All donations will go directly to blessing families right here in our community this holiday season.
God's Pantry - How to Give
it's easy to help keep the God's Pantry blessing box full! Located at 17th & Main, you can drop off non-perishable food items 24/7 to help a neighbor in Hutch.
Description: If you're looking for a simple and direct way to help neighbors right here in Hutch, this is it. God's Pantry is a 24/7 community blessing box located at 17th & Main. It runs on the kindness of folks who leave donations for others to pick up when they need a hand.
Ways to help: Donate unexpired, non-perishable food items. Easy-to-open items are especially helpful (like pop-top cans, granola bars, crackers, or peanut butter). You can also leave basic hygiene items.
Location or Drop-off: NW Corner of 17th & Main, Hutchinson, KS. You can walk right up to the box and place your items directly inside.
Notes: Please make sure all items are factory-sealed and not expired. This is one of the easiest ways to make an immediate difference for someone in our community.
God's Pantry
Need a little help? God's Pantry is a community blessing box at 17th & Main in Hutchinson, located at Trinity UMC. It's open 24/7. Take what you need, or leave a donation to help a neighbor.
Description: Right here in Hutch, we're all about neighbors helping neighbors. God's Pantry is a perfect example. It's a "blessing box" located right at 17th and Main. The idea is simple: if you need a hand, take what you need. If you have a little extra, leave what you can.
What they offer: What they offer: This is a 24/7, self-serve blessing box. It's stocked with non-perishable food items and sometimes basic supplies. Anyone can anonymously walk up and take items they need to get by, any time of day or night.
Address: NW Corner of 17th & Main, Hutchinson, KS
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Notes: This pantry runs on community support. You can also help keep it full by dropping off unexpired, non-perishable food items anytime. It's a great way to give back directly to someone in our neighborhood.
Eastwood church of Christ
The Eastwood church of Christ has a food pantry available for local residents needing assistance. Help is accessible during office hours or by making an appointment.
Description: Sometimes, making ends meet is a real challenge, but you don't have to face it alone. The folks at Eastwood church of Christ are part of our community and are here to help their neighbors in Hutch.
What they offer: The church maintains a food pantry for local individuals and families needing assistance.
Address: Address: 2500 N Plum, Hutchinson
Phone: (620) 662-3923
Hours: The pantry is accessible during office hours or by setting up an appointment. Please call first to confirm hours or schedule a time.
Website: eastwoodcofc.com
Notes: Calling ahead is the best way to ensure someone is available to help you when you arrive.
Hutch Taxi Courtesy Rides
If you need a ride to the soup kitchen or food bank in Hutch, Hutch Taxi can help. They offer no-cost courtesy rides, no questions asked.
Description: Sometimes, the biggest challenge in getting help is just getting to the help. Our friends at Hutch Taxi understand that, and they are offering a fantastic service for our neighbors right here in Reno County.
What they offer: Hutch Taxi provides no-cost courtesy rides to the local soup kitchen and food bank. If you are without transportation and unable to pay for a ride, they will help. There are no questions asked.
How it works: Just call their main number and ask for a "courtesy ride" to the food bank or soup kitchen. They will get you in line for the next available cab, with no extra wait times.
Phone: 620-664-3472
Hours: This service is offered during the business hours of the soup kitchen and food bank.
Notes: The main soup kitchen is located at 301 E. 3rd St, and the Salvation Army Food Bank is at 700 N. Walnut.
The Christian Soup Ministry
The Christian Soup Ministry Food Bank in Hutch offers grocery assistance. It serves residents, especially those ineligible for the Reno County Food Bank.
Description: The Christian Soup Ministry is a vital part of our community, offering both hot meals and a food bank. This food bank is an important resource for Hutchinson residents who need grocery assistance but are not eligible to use the Reno County Food Bank.
What they offer: Food pantry services.
Address: 301 E 3rd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: 620-662-6468
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Notes: This food bank is specifically for those who are ineligible to receive assistance from the Reno County Food Bank.
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hutch provides bags of shelf-stable groceries. A photo ID is required, and assistance is available once per month.
Description: Our Redeemer Lutheran Church offers a food pantry to help support our neighbors right here in Hutchinson. They provide bags of shelf-stable groceries to households on a first-come, first-served basis.
What they offer: Bags of shelf-stable groceries.
Address: 407 E 12th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: 620-662-5642
Hours: Monday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Website: orlhutch.org
Notes: A photo ID is required to receive assistance. Help is available once per month, per household. It's always a good idea to call first to ask about availability.
The Journey Mennonite Church Food Pantry
The Journey Mennonite Church Food Pantry in South Hutchinson provides food assistance to local residents. They are open weekday mornings, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Description: The Journey Mennonite Church Food Pantry is a caring resource for our neighbors in South Hutchinson. They offer grocery assistance to local individuals and families who need a helping hand.
What they offer: Food pantry services.
Address: 808 S Poplar, South Hutchinson, KS 67505
Phone: 620-663-4244
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Notes: Clients can receive food assistance once per month.
Buhler Community Food Pantry
The Buhler Community Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents who live within the Buhler School District (USD 313). Find their hours and location.
Description: For our neighbors living in the Buhler area, the Buhler Community Food Pantry is a wonderful local resource. This pantry is dedicated to providing food assistance specifically for residents who live within the Buhler School District.
What they offer: Food pantry services for Buhler School District residents.
Address: 415 N West St, Buhler, KS 67522
Phone: 620-543-2784
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Notes: You must have proof of residency showing you live within the Buhler School District (USD 313) to receive assistance.
Clothed in Compassion
A free clothing and essentials resource for foster families and children in Hutchinson, KS.
Description: Clothed in Compassion is a local nonprofit that provides clothing and essential items to children in foster care. Their goal is to make sure every child entering foster care in Reno County has what they need right away—whether it’s clothes, shoes, or comfort items.
What they offer: The Compassion Closet offers free clothing and basic supplies for emergency foster placements. Foster families can access needed items quickly, making transitions a little easier for both the kids and the families caring for them.
Address: 101 E 1st Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: 620-741-6677
Hours: Monday 8 AM–7 PM
Website: clothedincompassion.org
Notes: This free resource supports local foster families and accepts donations to keep the closet stocked year-round.
Mt. Olivet Worship Center
The food pantry at Mt. Olivet Worship Center offers scheduled drive-thru distributions and "grab and go" bags for immediate needs. Call or check their website for the current schedule.
Description: The Olivet Food Pantry, hosted by Mt. Olivet Worship Center, provides food assistance to our neighbors in the Hutchinson community. They offer support through scheduled distributions and for immediate needs.
What they offer: The pantry hosts drive-through distributions twice a month (once for fresh produce, once for pantry staples). They also offer "grab and go" bags for those with immediate needs between distribution dates.
Address: 1817 E 2nd Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502
Phone: 620-200-2877
Hours: Call for appointment (or to confirm drive-thru distribution dates)
Website: olivet.org/foodpantry/
Notes: We highly recommend checking their website or calling them directly to get the most up-to-date schedule for their drive-through pantry dates.
Hutchinson Animal Shelter
Love animals? The Hutchinson Animal Shelter needs volunteers to help care for local pets. Opportunities include walking dogs, socializing cats, and helping at events. Great for families and teens 12+!
Description: If you have a love for animals, our very own Hutchinson Animal Shelter is always looking for community members to lend a hand. Volunteering here makes a direct impact on the lives of local pets who are waiting for their new families.
Ways to help: Volunteers are needed for dog walking, cat socializing, helping with grooming, taking photos of adoptable animals, transporting pets, and staffing special events.
Location or Drop-off: 1501 S Severance, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Contact: 620-694-1924 or animalshelter@hutchgov.com
Website: hutchinsonanimalservices.com/162/Volunteer-Opportunities
Dates or deadlines: Volunteer opportunities are ongoing and flexible.
Notes: Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a guardian. This is a wonderful opportunity for families, individuals, and groups right here in Hutch.
Living Hope FWD Food Pantry
Living Hope FWD Food Pantry offers food assistance to the Hutchinson community. Please call them directly to find out about their hours and how to get help.
Description: The Living Hope FWD Food Pantry, part of the Living Hope Free Will Baptist Church, is a resource for food assistance right here in our Hutchinson community.
What they offer: Food pantry services.
Address: 735 E 5th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: 620-474-0823
Hours: Call to find out
Notes: The best way to get information on their pantry hours or any requirements is to call them directly at the number listed above.
Food Bank of Reno County Inc.
The Food Bank of Reno County provides emergency food assistance to residents. Appointments are required. Find out how to get help right here in Hutchinson.
Description: The Food Bank of Reno County is a primary resource for any of our neighbors in the county who are facing hunger. They are dedicated to providing emergency food to meet the needs of our community, helping thousands of people right here in Hutch each year.
What they offer: Emergency food assistance for Reno County residents.
Address:700 N Walnut, Hutchinson, KS 67501 (located inside The Salvation Army)
Phone: 620-665-4076
Hours: Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (by appointment)
Website: https://www.foodbankofrenocounty.org/
Notes: Appointments are required to get assistance. Please call the food bank (you can start calling at 8:30 AM) to schedule a pickup time. You must be a resident of Reno County, and assistance is available once every 60 days.
First Church of God Emergency Pantry
The First Church of God Emergency Pantry provides short-term, crisis food and hygiene items for Hutchinson residents facing an immediate need.
Description: If you're a resident of Hutchinson and find yourself in an immediate crisis, the First Church of God Emergency Pantry is a wonderful local resource. This pantry is set up to help with short-term, emergency needs, providing about two to three days' worth of groceries or personal hygiene items to help you get through a tough spot.
What they offer: Emergency, short-term food and hygiene supplies. For those with ongoing needs, the team can help refer you to larger food pantries right here in Reno County.
Address: 704 N Jefferson, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: 620-662-6689
Hours:
Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Website: https://www.fcoghutch.com/
Notes: As this is an emergency pantry for immediate needs, please call them with any questions or for information on other community resources.