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Community Resources

These are some community resources available to all families. Their websites are linked to their names.

United Way of the Plains

For more information text your zip code to 2-1-1

United Way Resource Guide

Food Pantry

Derby community family services by appointment only. Must be a resident of Derby USD 260 (for utility or food assistance). Call 519-5867 to make an appointment.

Lighthouse Church

The giving center 3401 E. 47th Street South 554-8924

Derby Public Library

Rainbows United

Comcare

Embrace

Choices

Derby Recreation Commission 

Gerard House

Baby Talk

Kansas Food Source


 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Postpartum Support International

Childcare Aware of America

See to Learn

InfantSEE

Sedgwick County Mental Health Emergency Hotline
316-660-7500

Sedgwick County COMCARE Support Line
316-660-1111.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 
1-800-273-TALK(8255)

National Domestic Violence Hotline 
1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
 

National Sexual Assault Hotline 
1-800-656-HOPE(4673)

Our Daily Bread (Catholic Charities) 2825 S. Hillside
316-264-8344 ext 1504

Open: Tues, Wed & Thur  from 8:30-12:00 & 4th Sat from 9-12. Required: photo ID and some type of ID for each person living in the home. Proof of address is also required. Families may receive free food once a month. Serving Wichita and surrounding areas (including Derby). 

 

Dear Neighbor Food Pantry 1329 S. Bluffview 316-684-5120.  Sponsored by Sisters of St. Joseph Neighbor Center. No appts necessary, but must have a picture ID and proof of address. Open Mon-Thur 9-1. They require a form to be filled out and need the last 4 numbers of everyone's social security number for all family members. Can get food once every 30 days. Serving Wichita and surrounding areas.

NexStep Alliance
https://www.nexstepalliance.org/

Adult education classes: GED & tuition free college courses

Kansel

https://www.kansel.org/

GED & ESOL classes

WSU Tech

https://wsutech.edu/

Technical college
 

Safe Families for Children https://safe-families.org/about/how-safe-families-works/


GraceMed https://gracemed.org/

Derby Dash
http://derbyweb.com/132/Derby-Dash-Public-Transportation