About Least of These Food Pantry

Least Of These is the only full service food pantry serving Christian County, the fastest growing county in the state of Missouri. Over 8000 people in Christian County live in poverty.

Least Of These started in 1998 as a community outreach project of a Nixa Church. In its first month, 7 families received food. By the end of its first year 100 families were receiving food.

Least Of These has steadily grown over the past 13 years. Just in the past 3 years alone it’s been necessary to double the size of the food pantry and clothing room and expand services to meet the increase in need in Christian County.

In 2010 the pantry gave food and clothing to 1,423 families. Over the 12 month period this translates to the equivalent of 18,451 individuals and a 31% increase over 2009.

Least Of These is a vital resource for people in need because:

  • Food stamp amounts do not keep up with rising food prices
  • Food stamps cannot buy personal care items or cleaning supplies
  • Government commodities do not provide enough to help make a meal - rarely do we receive cereal and never receive fresh vegetables or healthy protein such as eggs and fresh meat.

Least Of These, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, nondenominational organization.
Donations are tax deductible. Missouri currently offers a 50% income tax credit for donations.

Visit the food pantry tax credit information page to learn more >