Program Links

GoZones!

Over 1,000 youth spent time at one of our GoZones! sites

Shelter for the Homeless

Inter-Faith Ministries provides emergency shelter for Wichita’s homeless individuals and families…

CTECH - Hunger Statistics

Hunger and Poverty in Wichita

20,365 Wichita children live in poverty.
Wichita�s childhood poverty rate is 21.8%—higher than national average of 17.3%.

Hunger and Poverty in Kansas

300,000 Kansans cannot afford enough food to feed their families. They either go hungry or require help from food pantries.
85,000 Kansas children use food stamps in order to have enough to eat.
12.3% of Kansas households are food insecure. This rate has gone up each year since 2000.
4.8% of Kansas families are hungry. This is a 50% increase from 1999-2001, making Kansas the seventh hungriest state in the nation.

Hunger and Poverty Affect Working Families

58% of Kansas families who are food insecure or at risk of hunger have at least one full-time worker. An additional 13% of families have at least one part-time worker.

Hunger and Poverty Are Increasing

As measured by free and reduced lunches, childhood poverty has increased each year for the past three years, both in Wichita and across Kansas.

You Can Help!

Contact Inter-Faith Ministries for more information on how you can feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and advocate for economic justice.

These and additional statistics on hunger and poverty in Kansas are available from:

Cars4Charities

Donating your used vehicle can benefit Inter-Faith Ministries. For more information go to: Cars4Charities

Donations Accepted At:

Cash Donations
Inter-Faith Ministries Office
829 N. Market St., Wichita KS
67214-3519

Toiletries, New Underwear & Socks
Inter-Faith Inn
320 E. Central, Wichita KS

Food and Coats
Inter-Faith Safe Haven
841 N. Broadway, Wichita KS

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