pantry location: 1000 E. 11th st. Lawrence, KS 66046
pantry hours: tuesday & thursday 9am - 6pm | wednesday & friday 9am - 3pm
WHO WE ARE
Just Food is the food bank of Douglas County, supplying 29+ partner agencies with fresh produce, dairy products, meat, bread and pantry staples. Tuesday through Friday, Just Food operates a food pantry out of our main building serving 150-300 families daily. We are a team dedicated to our guiding principles and listening to our clients and community to serve the larger needs of our neighbors facing hunger.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Provide access to nutritious food,
while respecting the dignity of every human being.
Address root causes of hunger and cultivate self-sufficiency.
Collaborate with community partners to affect positive and sustainable change.
Ensure a culture of stewardship grounded in transparency and sustainability, and informed by
the needs of our community.
Support people through the lens of equity and diversity.
OUR TEAM
ELIZABETH KEEVER
executive director
fundraising, events, oversees execution of strategic planning
RYAN BOWERSOX
director of marketing & outreach
organizes food recovery and food drives, assists in event planning, community relations, social media
AUNDREA WALKER
program director
organizes cooking classes and gardens, oversees cruising cupboard and all programming
BRETT SALSBURY
director of finance & development
assists in development of Just Food, grant writing, oversees accounts payable and receivable, data management
PAUL PEACH
director of operations
food ordering, facilities management, warehouse operations
STEVEN ELLIOTT
volunteer manager
volunteer recruitment, management, and orientations
JESSICA COONEY
client services manager
oversees federal food programs such as CSFP and SNAP, organizes school pantries, and oversees client database
TORY ROBERSON
food recovery manager
food recovery, vehicle maintenance, assists in warehouse operations
MICHAELA CANTRELL
community health specialist
cruising cupboard, recruitment of Just Food programming, healthy eating initiatives
WAYNE BRIGGS
food recovery assistant
assists in food recovery and warehouse operations
OUR HISTORY
2009
In the fall of 2009 Just Food opened its doors and served clients in the basement of the United Way building in partnership with ECKAN.
OUR BOARD
The board of directors is the governing body of a nonprofit. Individuals who sit on the board are responsible for overseeing the organization’s activities. Board members meet monthly to discuss and vote on the affairs of the organization. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, and legal governance and financial management policies, as well as by making sure the nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission. Board members are encouraged to participate in sub committees that play to the strength and talents of each board member. Board terms are 3 year terms with an opportunity to renew after three years
Annually applications are accepted due by August 1st for board membership beginning in January of the following year. Board appointment positions are voted on in October. Members begin as non voting members in November and full members in January.
current board of directors
JAMES WALDEN
Vice President, Executive Committee
James is the Chief Investment Officer at Clayton Wealth Partners.
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SALLY HARE-SCHRINER
Secretary, Executive Committee
Sally is a retired Assistant Coordinator of Field Experiences at the University of Kansas, Department of Special Education Unified Early Childhood Program.
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DEBBIE MCCORD
Board Member
Debbie is a retired Development Director at KU Endowment Association for the KU School of Social Welfare and the KU Libraries.
JOCELYN GUNTER
Board Member
Jocelyn is the Director of Accounts and Reports at the State of Kansas.
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JOHN SEBELIUS
Board Member
John is the owner and artist of John Sebelius Art and Design and Adjunct Professor at Washburn University.
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JEVAN BREMBY
President, Executive Committee
Jevan is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research.
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AMANDA N. DAVIS
Past President, Executive Committee
Amanda is the Communications Project Manager at ITCO Communications, Inc.
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KAREY A. CHESTER
Treasurer, Executive Committee
Karey is the Chief Compliance Officer and the Chief Operations Officer at McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners.
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ELINA ALTERMAN
Board Member
Elina is the Senior Manager of Social work at Lawrence Humane Society.
SHANTEL GRACE
Board Member
Shantel is the owner of Grace Foods, operating Ramen Bowls and Moon Fluff.