Fill the Freezers - Help Feed Hungry Families

Thanks to generous supporters, Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas now has freezers in our Salina, Manhattan, and Hays offices—but we need your help to fill them! One of the most expensive and hardest-to-access items for struggling families is protein. By adding meat and produce to our monthly food boxes, we can provide healthy, nutritious meals to those in need—not just filling bellies, but nourishing bodies.

Many of the families we serve through our food programs face difficult choices between paying bills or buying groceries. Your donation of meat or fresh produce helps ensure they have access to essential, high-quality food that supports their health and well-being.

1. Call Ahead
   • Call ahead to ensure we have freezer space. Contact information is below. 
2. What We Accept
   • Produce:
     • Fresh, unprocessed produce is welcome during growing seasons.
   • Meat:
     • We accept beef, pork, poultry, or venison.
     • Must be processed at a USDA or state-inspected facility.
3. Proper Packaging
   • Meat must be properly packaged and labeled for food safety. 
4. Drop-off Locations
   • Bring donations to any of our three locations in Salina, Manhattan, or Hays.

• Provide nutritious meals to families receiving our food boxes who can't afford meat, making balanced meals difficult. 
• Ease financial struggles for those forced to choose between essentials like rent and protein-rich food
• Support local families across northern Kansas by ensuring they have access to quality meat.