A great way to get involved with Least Of These, Inc. is through the many events that are held throughout the year. For a list of upcoming events, please click on the "Learn More" button below.Want to help your hungry neighbors in need? You can donate your time by serving as a volunteer. Your monetary gifts are very much appreciated a necessary for Least Of These, Inc. to continue to serve our clients. For more information, click below.
Are you and your family in need of food assistance? Least Of These, Inc. is the only full-service food pantry in Christian County. If you are in need and live in Christian County, Missouri, we can help you. For more information, click below.Least Of These, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender , gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Least Of These, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nondenominational organization. We rely on generous food cash and clothing donations from the community, foundation grants, and free government food commodities to provide food, hygiene, and clothing assistance to struggling families.
Our Vision:
Feeding People, Changing Lives
Our Values:
We will meet the needs of our neighbors through compassion, love, faith, understanding and generosity.
Our Mission:
Alleviate food insecurity in Christian County by providing food, resources, and education to address the challenges of our neighbors in need.
About Us
Christian County has the highest percentage of food insecurity in the state among middle class families.
No Kid Hungry
The need for food assistance is real. National, regional, and local research all support the fact that there are significant numbers of food insecure households.
- Almost 50 % of families in this area had to choose paying for food or paying for utilities.
- A third had to choose between food or paying for rent.
- Almost 40% had to choose between paying for food or paying for medicine or medical care.
Why We Need Your Help
Least Of These, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nondenominational organization. We rely on generous food cash and clothing donations from the community, foundation grants, and free government food commodities to provide food, hygiene, and clothing assistance to struggling families.
Monthly 750-820 families, with over 2,000 family members, visit
Least Of These, Inc. for assistance because they are living in poverty.
- They must choose to either pay for food or pay their rent or utilities.
- Many of our families are working, however, making minimum wage is not enough to sustain a family with food and clothing monthly.
- For our families who receive SNAP benefits (food stamps), that amount is never enough to supply food for an entire month.
- Our clients receive cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items on a quarterly basis as these items are not covered by SNAP benefits.
- Donated clothing and shoes are available to our clients for free. For some, this is their only source for clothing.
Least Of These, Inc. started in 1998 as a community outreach project of a Nixa Church. In our 1st month, 7 families received food. By the end of the 1st year 100 families were receiving food. In 2014 that number grew to 1,800 families. Least Of These, Inc. continues to experience steady growth every year. In the past 5 years alone, it has been necessary to double the size of the food pantry and clothing room and expand services to keep up with the increased need in Christian County.
Least Of These, Inc. is the only full service food pantry serving Christian County, one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Missouri. The growth in the number of people living in poverty has far outpaced the population growth, with over 8,000 people in Christian County who now live in poverty.