Kountze "Love Thy Neighbor" Food Pantry
Mondays
10am to 12:45pm
Fridays
5pm to 6:45 pm
Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.
Pantry closed certain holidays and with inclement weather.
Over the past two decades, the Kountze Food Pantry has grown into a guest-choice pantry operated by more than 70 volunteers. This model demonstrates respect for guests and decreases waste by allowing individuals to choose the food they receive. In 2023, the pantry had over 17,000 visits serving over 45,000 individuals. Of those served, 34% are children. The Pantry’s mission is simple: feed anyone who comes through the door. Staff and volunteers refer guests to primary care and behavioral health services within Kountze Commons when appropriate.
The Pantry entrance is on the first floor facing west, off the west parking lot, under the Kountze Commons Community Outreach Center sign. Parking is in the west lot as well.
This institution is an Equal Opportunity provider.
Methodist Community Health Clinic
Mondays, Tuesdays
8:30am to 4pm
Wednesdays,
Thursdays,
Fridays
7:30am to 3pm
The partnership with the Methodist Community Health Clinic expands the healing capacity of Kountze Commons, providing specialized and low-cost primary care including:
❖ physical exams and treatment of minor illnesses;
❖ management of diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses;
❖ health education;
❖ occupational therapy;
❖ reproductive health and pregnancy testing;
❖ flu shots and adult immunizations;
❖ specialized follow-up care for sexual assault survivors; and
❖ free and anonymous STI and HIV testing, treatment and risk counseling.
Please call 402-354-3198 to make an appointment.
The Methodist entrance is at the 208 S. 26th Avenue entrance, facing east, with its own designated parking lot.
The Del and LouAnn Weber
Healing Gift Free Clinic and Pharmacy
Thursdays
4pm to 6pm
Clinic closed certain holidays.
The Del and Lou Ann Weber Healing Gift Free Clinic began its work in 2010 in a community effort to heal the sick. Today it remains a volunteer-driven, free health clinic with a fully licensed free pharmacy serving those in need of medical care. An average of 25 professional volunteers from the health care industry serve each week in the Clinic and refer patients with food insecurity or behavioral health needs to partners within Kountze Commons. The Clinic serves approximately 30 to 50 patients each week.
Please call 402-614-4357, ext. 303 to make an appointment.
The HGFC entrance is on the second floor facing west, off the west parking lot, following a flight of stairs. There is an accessible ramp to the south of the entrance. Parking is in the west lot as well.
Lutheran Family Services behavioral health
Mondays to Fridays
8am to 5pm
Lutheran Family Services has several licensed behavioral health therapists officed in the lower level of Kountze Commons. These specialists provide individual and family therapy, trauma care, and therapists who specialize in 24/7 crisis response and post-crisis services. If a client in behavioral health services is exhibiting food insecurity or is in need of primary care, therapists will refer the client to the Kountze Food Pantry, the Del and Lou Ann Weber Healing Gift Free Clinic, or the Methodist Community Health Clinic for services.
Please call 402-455-9760 to make an appointment. Walk ins are welcome.
The LFS entrance is off Douglas Street, facing north, but is accessible by the Pantry entrance as well. Parking is in the west lot in the first row closest to Douglas Street.