First Baptist Mulvane | Gleanings Food Pantry

FBC GLEANINGS

FOOD PANTRY

Serving our Community

ALL distributions are done through

the Pantry Bldg behind church.

*See location, dates and times below

The Gleanings Food Pantry Ministry

Provides food, including shelf stable items, bakery goods, fresh produce, and meat, to residents of Mulvane and the surrounding area including; McConnell Air Force Base, Belle Plaine, Peck, Oxford, Rose Hill, Douglass, Haysville, and Udall.

We are unable to serve Wichita residents at this time.

Our HISTORY

Gleanings Food Pantry

A Ministry of First Baptist Church Mulvane

Since 2011, the Gleanings Food Pantry has been faithfully sustained through the generosity of First Baptist Church Mulvane members and community partners, making nutritious food available at no cost to individuals and families facing hardship. What began as a small pantry closet has grown—by God’s provision—into a dedicated ministry serving our community with compassion and dignity.

In February 2016, FBC Mulvane became an agency partner of the Kansas Food Bank, allowing the pantry to expand operations, establish regular distribution hours, and increase both the variety and nutritional quality of food offered. In 2020, the Lord again provided through the addition of a 10′ × 20′ walk-in freezer, enabling us to safely manage increased food volume and receive ongoing local grocery donations through the Kansas Food Bank—at no additional cost to the pantry.

Our Growth & Impact

Today, the Gleanings Food Pantry serves more than 1,400 individuals—over 460 families—each month across South-Central Kansas.

Over one-third of those served are children
Approximately 15% are senior adults
The ministry is powered entirely by volunteers, ages 5 to 85, who together give more than 350 hours each month in service.
Gleanings is a 100% volunteer-led ministry, reflecting the Body of Christ at work as neighbors serve neighbors in love.

Our Community & Partnerships

We are deeply thankful for the partnerships God has provided, including local grocery donors in Mulvane and Derby, regional food retailers, and the Kansas Food Bank / Feeding America network. These partnerships allow us to steward resources wisely while responding to the growing needs of the families we serve.

Hunger in Our Area

Food insecurity remains a significant challenge in the counties we serve—including Butler, Sedgwick, Sumner, and Cowley counties. In South-Central Kansas, approximately 1 in 7 residents experiences food insecurity at some point during the year, with children often impacted at even higher rates.

Behind each statistic is a neighbor—families working to make ends meet, seniors choosing between groceries and medication, and households facing unexpected hardship. Gleanings exists to meet these needs with dignity, compassion, and hope.

Our Heart

Above all, Gleanings Food Pantry is a ministry of worship and obedience. We seek to glorify God by serving faithfully, loving generously, and pointing hearts to Christ as we meet both physical and spiritual needs.