Our mission: The Pratt County Food Resource Coalition works in partnership to strengthen coordination among local food providers, expand awareness of food resources, and reduce barriers and stigma to food access.
Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in our county, affecting many families, seniors, and working individuals in Pratt County.
In Pratt County, a resilient food system is one where every resident, regardless of income, location, or circumstance, can access healthy, affordable, and culturally-relevant food through a network of local resources that is coordinated, sustainable, and community-led. In response, community members and organizational leaders came together and have formed the Pratt County Food Resource Coalition, which has begun coordinating efforts to raise awareness of existing programs and support local food resources.
Our Coalition Partners:
- The Hope Center
- Pratt County Food Bank
- Pass it Forward Bread of Life
- Circles Pratt
- Friendship Meals
- Pratt County DCF Commodities
- Pratt County VSP Commodities
- Senior Commodities
- Pratt Elks Lodge
- Pratt Rotary Club
- Pratt Public Library
- Pratt County Health Department
- Beyond Barriers - Pratt
- Department of Children and Families - Pratt County
- South Central Community Foundation
- People's Heartland Foundation
- Vernon Filley Art Museum
- Community Volunteers
Community Food Resources
Upcoming Projects:
COMING SOON: LITTLE FREE FOOD PANTRIES! Our Coalition members are working together to build the first of several new Little Free Food Pantries. These will be in addition to the little free pantry hosted and supported by the First United Methodist Church on 100 N. Jackson St. off of Highway 54. Stay tuned for more information about locations (Pantry Map coming soon!) and opportunities to volunteer and help keep the free pantries stocked for local families.
Updates:
Rural Champion Grant Award:
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Kansas Department of Commerce - Rural Champion Grant Award for Pratt County
- Link to Dept of Commerce Press Release https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2026/04/kansas-commerce-selects-third-round-of-rural-champions
Previous Projects and Funding Award:
- Community Outreach and Coalition Building - Support by funding from Elevate Kansas Mini-Grant
- Funding from the Elevate KS Mini-Grant supported our first community outreach event at the DEC Children’s Fair in April 2026. Coalition volunteers handed out meal kits donated by the Skyline FFA and information about local food resources. We also hosted a Create Your Favorite Food art activity with air dry clay.
- Pratt County Food Resilience Plan - Supported by funding from Kansas Health Foundation Grant
Have an idea to help address food insecurities or want to look for a local resource? Make sure to follow the Pratt County Food Resource Coalition on Facebook to see all the food opportunities available in our community and learn how you can get involved!