Community Resources
These are some community resources available to all families. Their websites are linked to their names.
Visit this website or text your zip code to 2-1-1 to view a quick resources guide to basic services available in Sedgwick County.
Derby Community Family Services (includes Derby Food Pantry)
Must be a resident of Derby USD 260 for utility or food assistance. The Derby Food Pantry, located at 4902 S. Clifton in Wichita, is open the third Saturday without an appointment from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Alternatively, if you can’t make it on the third Saturday, you can schedule an appointment to pick up food on the first or last Tuesday of the month by calling 316-519-5867.
Every Wednesday from 9AM-12PM and Thursday from 5PM-7PM, The Giving Center distributes food, clothing and household items. Please bring photo ID and proof of address. The Giving Center is located 3401 E. 47th Street South in Wichita. If questions, call 554-8924.
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: Tuesday-Thursday from 8:30AM-12PM & fourth Saturday from 9AM-12PM. 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 Monday-Thursday 9AM-1PM. 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
Adult education classes: GED & tuition free college courses
Kansel
GED & ESOL classes
WSU Tech
Technical college
Safe Families for Children
GraceMed
Derby Dash