COVID-19: Resources and Needs

Office procedures

For the health and protection of our guests and staff, we will be following these guidelines in our office:

No person with a fever of 100 degrees or greater, or with symptoms of COVID-19 should enter the office.
Office visitors will be asked to sign in and out for contact tracing purposes.
Hand sanitizer and masks will be provided for use by visitors as well as staff, if desired.
Until July 6, no more than 15 people are allowed in the office at any time.
The conference room and Collaboration Corner will not be available for use by outside groups until further notice.
Social distancing, i.e., maintaining a distance of 6 feet away from other people, is encouraged. When social distancing is not feasible, the time within the six-foot distance should be minimized to less than 10 minutes.

To contact us, call 620-663-5293 or email one our staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: With the Community Foundation’s physical office being closed, does that mean operations have halted?

A: No. All staff are working remotely, performing the normal functions of the foundation, Monday-Friday, and are available via the contact methods listed above.

Q: I’m a donor wanting to make a financial gift to help during this pandemic. Who do I contact?

A: Contact Aubrey Abbott Patterson, aubrey@hutchcf.org or 620-200-0175.

Q: Are people in need of food or other goods? Where can I donate?

A: Yes, people and organizations are in need of specific items. Call Reno County VOAD’s referral and resource line 2-1-1 to learn of specific needs and ways to donate. See the list below of additional community needs.

Community Needs

A listing of local service organizations in need of financial donations and goods and services.

AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVING KANSAS

With the cancellations of planned blood drives, the American Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage. Healthy individuals are encouraged to make an appointment to donate. To schedule a time, click here or call 1-800-RED-CROSS

BRIGHTHOUSE

Address: 335 N. Washington St. #240, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Telephone: 620-665-3630

Antibacterial hand soap
Inexpensive thermometers
Tylenol – bottles to give clients
Hand sanitizer bottles
Disinfectant spray
Boxes of disposable gloves (the thin ones)

CHRISTIAN SOUP MINISTRY

Address: 301 E. Third Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67501
Telephone: 620-662-6468

Community service workers or volunteers are needed.

HUTCHINSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

To donate, call 620-665-2038

N95 masks
Isolation gowns (disposable or reusable)
Face shields
Goggles
Hand sanitizer in a pocket size (2 or 4 oz.)

MILESTONE CLUBHOUSE

Address: Community Church of the Brethren, 1600 N. Severance St.
Telephone: 316-609-9299

Clorox Wipes
Bleach
Disinfectant spray
Body wash
Body lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Brushes and combs
Toilet paper
Laundry detergent

NEW BEGINNINGS

Address: 200 W. Sixth Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67504
To donate money: www.newbeginnings-inc.org
To donate food and supplies: 620-314-6969

Twin size mattress sets. Please call The Sleep Shoppe or Mattress Hub. New Beginnings’ donors have worked with both businesses and in the past have been able to strike a good deal.
Plastic spoons and forks
Liquid laundry detergent
Non-surgical masks
Non-latex gloves
No-touch thermometers
Hand sanitizer
Paper towels
Bleach
Bottled water
Cereal in bags/boxes
Oatmeal boxes of individual packets
Instant potatoes
Instant rice
Shelter DOES NOT need canned goods

RENO COUNTY FOOD BANK

Address: 700 N. Walnut St., Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
Telephone: 620-665-4076

Refrigerator truck. The amount of items that need refrigeration while donations are being sorted is more than the food bank can accommodate, the organization seeks to increase its refrigeration capacity.
Canned tuna
Canned fruit
Canned soups
Canned meat
Any vegetables
Peanut butter

RENO COUNTY VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster Relief)

Telephone: 2-1-1

To donate money: Drop off at the United Way of Reno County office, 924 N. Main St. (100% of donations go directly to individuals for rent, utility, and prescription drug assistance)

To donate supplies: Drop off at The Salvation Army, 700 N. Walnut St. or Interfaith Housing and Community Services, 1326 E. Ave. A