Just Food of Douglas County, KS
Civic and Social OrganizationsKansas, United States2-10 Employees
Just Food of Douglas County, KS is a civic and social organization based in Lawrence, Kansas, focused on addressing food insecurity and promoting self-sufficiency through access to nutritious foods. Its mission centers on reducing barriers to health and well-being while respecting the dignity of individuals, and it emphasizes collaboration with community partners to effect change. Serving residents of Douglas County, the organization aims to provide healthy food access as a basic human right and supports local efforts to end hunger by expanding access to nutritious options and encouraging self-reliance. A recent development involves a partnership with Heartland Community Health Center to operate an on-site food pantry, the Care Cupboard, at Heartland’s facility in the area. The organization operates within the civic and social sector and is located at 1000 East 11th Street in Lawrence, with a small team dedicated to its mission.