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, CHES
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
ELINA ALTERMAN
Vice President, Executive Committee
Elina is the Senior Manager of Social work at Lawrence Humane Society.
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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SCOTT CRIQUI
Board Member
Scott is a HR Business Partner at The University of Kansa Health Systems
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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VANECIA HAZEL
Board Member
Vanecia is the Director of Family Services at Family Promise of Lawrence
JAMES WALDEN
President, Executive Committee
James is the Chief Investment Officer at Clayton Wealth Partners
JEVAN BREMBY
Past President, Executive Committee
Jevan is a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research.
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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AMANDA DAVIS
Board Member
Amanda is the Communications Project Manager at ITCO Communications, Inc.
CARL FOLSOM
Board Member
Carl is the Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Office of the Federal Public Defender, District of Kansas
VERDELL TAYLOR, JR.
Board Member
Verdell is a retired Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Manager from Lawrence Memorial Hospital as well as retired pastor at St Lukes AME.