food distribution

Just Another Tuesday (JAT) is a ministry at the Otterbein Methodist Church. JAT meals are a drive-thru meal option prepared by various community groups and churches in Chanute. The meals are served Tuesday evening from 5-6pm. They are available to anyone that needs them. A free will donation is asked in return. JAT meals are scheduled to be served every Tuesday. Otterbein Methodist Church is located at 631 W 7th Street in Chanute, KS. Delivery is not available.

Neighbor2Neighbor is a food distribution available to any one who needs it. There are no requirements to receive assistance. Distribution is on Thursdays from 5-6pm.**

**Some dates are subject to change. Please download our app to receive notifications!

*On the Thursdays that Neighbor2Neighbor falls on a Commodity distribution we will distribute food boxes according to income guidelines. Those that qualify for Commodities will receive a commodity box and those whose income does not qualify for Commodities will receive a Neighbor2Neighbor box.

Commodity Food Distribution is a government-regulated food distribution hosted by First Baptist Church. Commodities is an income-based giveaway and proof of total household income and a form of ID is needed to pick up a box of food. The income guidelines are listed below:

Maximum Gross Household Income:

1 Person - $1,396
2 People - $1,888
3 People - $2,379
4 People - $2,871
5 People - $3,363
6 People - $3,855
7 People - $4,347
8 People - *$4,839

*Each additional family member, add $492

The 2023-2024 Commodity Food Distributions are tentatively* scheduled for:

Thursday,  August 29, 2024 from 5-6pm
Monday,  October 28, 2024 from Noon-1pm
Thursday,  December 19, 2024 from 5-6pm

*Dates are subject to change


Delivery is not available.

BOFAS is available to anyone with food insecurities that attends service with us on Sunday mornings. Stay for service and leave with a box of food. It's THAT simple! Service times are 8am and 10:27am every Sunday morning. Delivery is not available.