Patches of Light is dedicated to supporting families in Cherryvale, KS, who are navigating the challenges of catastrophic health issues and financial hardship. Our mission is to provide essential financial assistance, including help with utilities, housing costs, gas cards, and grocery cards. We work closely with the child's medical team to ensure that all applications are handled with strict confidentiality and authenticity. Applications can take 2-3 weeks for consideration and must be submitted by hospital staff; families cannot apply directly. To help streamline the process, we encourage hospital staff to confirm the receipt of their applications via email, ensuring efficient communication and timely support during these trying times.

The American Children's Cancer Benevolence Fund (ACCBF) in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to alleviating the financial burdens faced by families in crisis due to childhood cancer. Through our Grant Program, we offer essential financial assistance for a variety of needs, including housing costs, utilities, food, and medical expenses. We understand the challenges that come with navigating treatment, which is why our support also extends to transportation, lodging for distant medical care, and even funeral expenses when needed. Each application for benevolence is reviewed individually, ensuring that support is tailored to the unique circumstances of each family. We are committed to providing compassionate assistance to children fighting cancer and cancer survivors within four years of remission, helping them focus on what truly matters – healing and hope.

Practical Abortion Fund is dedicated to supporting individuals in Cherryvale, KS, and the broader Midwest by providing essential resources for accessing safe and legal abortion services. Our mission focuses on easing the challenges associated with travel to abortion clinics, offering assistance with travel costs, lodging, food, childcare, and medication. We recognize the emotional and logistical hurdles faced during this time, which is why we also provide compassionate emotional support and contraceptive kits. While we do not cover the cost of the abortion procedure itself, we work diligently to connect clients with resources that can help. We encourage those in need to reach out at least five days prior to their appointment, ensuring timely assistance from our caring Intake Coordinators, who will respond within 24 hours. Together, we strive to ensure access to essential reproductive healthcare without unnecessary barriers.

At the Team Buddy Forever Foundation in Cherryvale, KS, we understand the immense financial strain faced by families battling pediatric brain cancer and Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). Our mission is to alleviate some of this burden by providing essential financial assistance for a range of expenses. We deliver support for medical bills not covered by insurance, housing costs such as rent or mortgage payments, car payments, and basic utilities, alongside gas and food cards for families traveling to treatments. Our commitment is to ensure families can focus on their children’s health and well-being while we help with the financial uncertainties they face. We invite families in need to reach out and learn more about how we can support them during this challenging time.

Emergency Disaster Services in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to providing immediate and comprehensive support during times of crisis. Our mission is to assist individuals and communities affected by disasters through essential services tailored to their specific needs, no matter the scale of the emergency. We offer shelter, food and water, spiritual support, and disaster preparedness resources, alongside vital advocacy and long-term recovery assistance. Our team is committed to guiding individuals through the identification and registration process, facilitating reconstruction efforts, and providing financial assistance to help rebuild lives. With a focus on care and practical solutions, Emergency Disaster Services stands ready to support those in need during challenging times.

Food and Nutrition Education in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to empowering individuals and families through essential nutrition education and resources. Operated by Kansas State University, we provide reliable information and practical guidance on healthy living, family nutrition, and agricultural practices. Through our Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), we offer interactive classes and workshops, currently available via Zoom, aimed at increasing food security and promoting healthier lifestyles. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the knowledge and tools necessary for improved well-being and nutritional awareness.

The Mother & Infant Program in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to providing vital health services for pregnant and postpartum teens, as well as other high-risk mothers and their infants. Our mission is to support the well-being of both mothers and their children through comprehensive preventive health services, including lab testing, nutritional management, and education tailored to their unique needs. We also offer social services, essential referrals, and a wealth of resources, ensuring ongoing assessments that extend throughout pregnancy and up to one year after birth. We are committed to nurturing a healthier future for our community's families.

The Kansas Food Assistance Program (SNAP) is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of low-income households in Cherryvale, KS, by providing vital food assistance and support. Our mission is to ensure access to healthy food options and nutrition education, helping families thrive. SNAP enables eligible participants to receive benefits through a Kansas Benefit card, making it easier to purchase nutritious food. Additionally, we guide applicants through the process of determining eligibility and offer valuable resources such as free cooking, nutrition, and physical activity classes. By prioritizing health and community empowerment, we strive to create a nourishing environment for all.

The Community Food Program in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by providing essential food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Our mission is to empower low-income households by offering food benefits that ensure access to healthy and nutritious diets. We believe that everyone deserves the right to good food, which is why we also offer educational resources on food preparation and nutrition to help families make informed choices. Together, we aim to foster a healthier community where no one has to worry about where their next meal will come from.

In Cherryvale, Kansas, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is dedicated to ensuring that low-income households have access to essential nutrition through free USDA commodity foods. Our program works tirelessly to deliver vital food assistance five to six times a year to local organizations involved in distributing these resources. Each delivery includes a variety of nutritious options such as canned vegetables, fruit, juice, meat, cereal, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, providing at least four and up to ten items per household. We invite anyone in need to apply in their home county so we can support you in fulfilling your basic food needs with care and efficiency.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by providing essential USDA commodity foods to low-income households across the state. With shipments occurring five to six times a year, local organizations facilitate the distribution of nutritious staples such as canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta, ensuring every household receives a minimum of four and up to ten food items per delivery. We invite eligible clients to apply through their home county, as we strive to meet the critical nutritional needs of our community with care and efficiency.

The Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) in Cherryvale, KS, is dedicated to supporting low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, along with their infants and children up to five years old. Our mission is to foster healthy eating habits through vital services, including nutrition education, access to supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for essential health care. By prioritizing the nutritional needs of mothers and young children, WIC is committed to building a healthy foundation for families in our community.

Meals on Wheels of Southeast Kansas is dedicated to ensuring that seniors aged 60 and over, as well as other homebound individuals in Cherryvale, receive the nutritional support they need. Our program delivers freshly prepared meals directly to the homes of those we serve, providing a hot meal each weekday along with the option of supplemental frozen meals for weekends. We believe that everyone deserves access to nutritious food, which is why our fees are donation-based, ensuring that no one is turned away due to the inability to contribute. We invite residents throughout Southeast Kansas to reach out for an evaluation of services, as we strive to bring warmth and nourishment to our community.