OUR MISSION
Our mission is to end hunger in our community by increasing access to healthy foods, reducing barriers to health and well-being, and cultivating self-sufficiency.
19,000 people in Douglas County are at risk of hunger.
OUR IMPACT
13,000
Douglas County Residents were served by Just Food in 2019.
4,000
students in USD 497 receive food assistance from our 15 school pantries.
66%
increase in access to food assistance for seniors in the past four years.
phase 2
re-opening
update
Starting July 7th our clients will be able to come in to the pantry and choose their groceries with our total choice shopping, with new safety requirements and procedures.
sponsor a grocery box!
For only $20, you can sponsor a grocery box for a Douglas County Family in need for two weeks!
Friday, Nov. 13th!
Join us for Just Food’s annual Harvest Feast on Friday, November 13th from 7pm - 9pm, virtually! Take this year’s event home including a delicious feast prepared by seven local restaurants, bid on amazing local items including jewelry from Kizer Cummings and art by some of the community's most talented artists, and enjoy the program via live stream from Cider Gallery, without having to leave the comfort and safety of your home.
Harvest Feast bundles will be available for purchase through Friday, November 6th and, similar to our typical in-person Harvest Feast event, will include savory bites from local restaurants.
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OUR COMMUNITY
