The United Methodist Open Door ministry in Wichita, Kan., provides for the basic needs of food, shelter and clothing for the homeless, near homeless and families living below the poverty level. Families qualify at 130% of the Federal poverty level, which for a family of four is $2,297 a month.

The Open Door commodity program and supplemental food ministry 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 box includes items such as canned fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, macaroni and cheese, soup, and bread.

The United Methodist Open Door ministry is in the midst of a $7.4 campaign to raise funds for a resource referral center and food distribution center. See umopendoor.org for more information.

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