Salina Post
The Kansas Impact Coalition (KIC) has announced they will be partnering with two Salina organizations to help mitigate food insecurity
KIC in partnership with Smoky Hill Equality Coalition and the Salvation Army of Salina, is launching the Salina Sharing Fridge & Freezer — a community-driven response to worsening food insecurity in Salina.
The Sharing Fridge & Freezer opens Tuesday, October 28 at 8:00 am at the Salvation Army (1137 N Santa Fe Ave.), providing a vital access point for fresh and frozen food during the Salvation Army’s regular operating hours Monday–Friday and evening dinner hours.
Weekend dinner access will expand in November.
Dinner is currently served two evenings per week — community members may call the Salvation Army to verify the current schedule. The fridge and freezer are open anytime the building is open to the public.
“Salina has already been a food desert for far too long,” said Miranda Bachman, organizer with KIC. “With food stamp cuts and damaging political choices, what was a bad situation has become an emergency. Our neighbors deserve fresh food and dignity — and our community refuses to wait for someone else to fix this.”
The Sharing Fridge & Freezer operates under a dignity-first model:
Take what you need. Give what you can.
Only fresh and frozen foods are accepted:
- Fruits & vegetables
- Milk, dairy, cheese, eggs
- Meat and frozen proteins
- Refrigerated drinks and goods
Volunteers will restock and check items twice a week as the program builds capacity.
KIC is actively seeking additional partners, host sites and donated refrigerators/freezers to expand access across Salina. More locations are needed to meet the scale of the crisis.
How to Support
Donate fresh or frozen food during open hours.
Donation questions: [email protected] or text 832-872-5304.
Partnership & host-site inquiries: Contact Kansas Impact Coalition.
Program questions: Contact Kansas Impact Coalition or the Salvation Army.
About the Partners
Kansas Impact Coalition organizes community solutions to urgent needs while advocating for lasting systemic change.
Smoky Hill Equality Coalition supports equity and dignity for LGBTQ+ Kansans and their families.
The Salvation Army of Salina provides meals and essential services to families facing hardship.