The Pantry and Clothes Closet at Central

Central’s Pantry and Clothes Closet are open every Wednesday morning from 9am-11am.

The Pantry accepts donations on Mondays from 9:30am - 2:00pm
and Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30am
or by appointment with Rachel: rachel.ternes@centralpreskc.org.

Learn what to expect when you visit the pantry

“Without the pantry, it would have been impossible. Coming to the pantry feels like ‘going to Mom’s.’”

— Neighbor Ira

“Our mission is to love our neighbors by being good stewards of our bounty of communal resources, and by ensuring that it provides for the whole-person health and needs of our neighbors in a way that is dignified and joyful, and that builds our community.”

Thank you to our Partners

Since 1970, Central has operated a food pantry on Wednesday mornings (9:00 – 11:00am) that provides groceries and fresh produce to an average of 100 neighborhood households each week. Pantry patrons may also select items of clothing, housewares, and hygiene products from the extensive Clothes Closet.

We have partnered with organizations such as Harvesters, Kanbe’s Market, Oak Street Health, Bridging the Gap, and countless others. These organizations, our faithful volunteers, and generous donors help keep our doors open to provide a much needed and highly sought out resource for our neighbors.

Pantry Visitor Information