Who We Help

In 2006, Christian County's population of people living below the poverty line was 7,971… a 64% increase since 2000, and double the rate of population growth.

Families and seniors living in poverty
Families whose children qualify for free or reduced priced school breakfast and lunch Between 30% and 50% of children qualify depending on the school district in Christian County
People with emergency needs caused by natural disasters, fires, marital crises, etc.
Families or seniors with extraordinary medical expenses or needs.
Families and seniors, single moms, even single dads, needing a helping hand through difficult financial times.

Consider this…If a family of 4 earns $1700 a month they do not qualify for any kind of assistance, including food stamps. After rent or a mortgage payment, utilities, healthcare, auto expenses and daycare, there's not much left for food or clothing.

With the cost of living increases, and the increase in the number of people at or below the poverty level in Christian County, Least Of These is more and more of a critically needed resource.

This Week's Critical Needs

Chicken and hamburger
Pancake mix and syrup
Corn muffin mix
Peanut butter and jelly
Rice
Sugar and flour
Kool-aid
Toilet paper
Laundry detergent
Bath and dish soap

Families in Need

"We have 3 in our family and do receive food stamps. However, we only get about $140 a month and it doesn't get all we need. We are very creative and conservative with food/meal choices but still run out. We shop at thrift stores and only discount places and only eat at home so there is no unnecessary money going out" — a new family in March, with a working Dad, trying their best to get by on a minimum wage job.

This new family at the pantry has 7 in the household. The Dad was working full time to support his wife, 4 children ages two through 14, and his senior mother-in-law. After a terrible accident at home, he cannot work for the foreseeable future and will not qualify for unemployment. Applying for disability takes months, even years. — another new family in March with a desperate need for assistance.

Who We Help

This Week's Critical Needs

Families in Need

Telephone: (417) 724-2500

Least Of These, Inc. - Christian County's food pantry and Clothing closet since 1998 in Nixa, MO