Community Resources
These are local non-profit organizations that serve our community. Many of these organizations have joined us at the market at our info table.
Reno County Master Gardeners: The Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer program for those who enjoy learning about horticulture, have time to volunteer, and enjoy sharing knowledge and experience with others. To learn more, visit Master Gardeners (k-state.edu)
Hutch In Harmony: Hutch in Harmony is a non-profit whose mission is to advocate for social justice and unify the community. To learn more, visit Our Mission — Hutch In Harmony
Earth Matters: Earth Matters is a non-profit, multi-denominational group which seeks to learn, educate, and inform on how to be better stewards of the Earth and work toward minimizing the effects of climate change. To learn more, visit Hutch-Earth Matters
Reno County Health Department: The Reno County Health Department provides education and medical services to Reno County citizens. To learn more about services and programs, please visit Health Department | Reno County, KS - Official Website (renocountyks.gov)
Reno County Research and Extension: Your local extension office provides valuable services and education regarding Lawns & Gardens, 4-H & Youth Development, Crops, Livestock, Wildlife, Health, Nutrition, and Community Development. Learn more at Reno County Extension Office | Research and Extension | Kansas State University (k-state.edu)
Hutchinson NAACP: “Our mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.” To learn more or to get involved with the local NAACP chapter, please visit NAACP Hutchinson, Ks | Facebook or Kansas NAACP – The NAACP seeks to remove barriers of racial discrimination
Milestone Clubhouse: “We are a non-profit organization that helps start and grow Clubhouses globally where people with mental illness can go to get their lives back.” Learn more at Mental Illness Recovery - Clubhouse International (clubhouse-intl.org)
StartUp Hutch: StartUp Hutch is a non-profit organization that provides coaching and other assistance to local entrepreneurs who are looking to start or build local businesses. To learn more or make contact, please visit https://clubhouse-intl.org/
Interfaith Housing: Interfaith housing helps local citizens with housing insecurity through programs and incentives to help purchase and repair properties, as well as providing education on saving and budgeting. Learn more at Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Inc. (interfaithks.org)
United Way of Reno County: The United Way of Reno County provides education and services involving health, financial stability, and disaster recovery. Learn more or get involved at | United Way of Reno County
First Call for Help: Their mission is to “serve as a primary catalyst in Reno County coordinating with collaborating agencies, organizations, the religious, business, educational, medical and financial community to coordinate and provide immediate, essential and life enhancing services for the residents of Reno County.” Learn more at First Call For Help , Reno County, KansasFirst Call for Help, Inc (firstcallreno.com)
The Volunteer Center of Reno County: “Home of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Volunteer Action Corp, Friends in Action & the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program”. Visit them on Facebook
Reno County Department of Aging: “We shed light on the choices available to those 60+ or those who care for them. We enable informed decision-making. We promote healthy active aging.” Visit Aging | Reno County, KS - Official Website (renocountyks.gov) to learn more.
Beyond Barriers: Beyond Barriers provides disability resources for independence. Learn more at Beyond Barriers | Disability Resources for Independence (beyondbarriersks.com)
Hutchinson Animal Shelter: The animal shelter houses and handles adoptions for strays in Hutchinson, as well as assistance in spaying and neutering, and more. Learn more at Hutchinson Animal Shelter, KS | Official Website (hutchinsonanimalservices.com)
Reno County Dispatch: The mission of the City of Reno Public Safety Dispatch department is to provide exceptional quality of service to our citizens and partner agencies in an expedient, professional and compassionate manner while respecting the diversity of our community and recognizing our employees as our most valuable asset. Find them at Public Safety Dispatch | City of Reno
Open Door Health Services: Open Door provides free sexual health services for the Hutchinson area. Learn more at Free Pregnancy Testing Hutchinson, KS | Open Door Pregnancy Care Center in Kansas (opendoorhealthservices.com)
BrightHouse: BrightHouse provides confidential, non-judgmental support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, their families and friends. Learn more at BrightHouse | Kansas (brighthouseks.org)
Local Food Guide for Reno County & Surrounding Areas
Follow the link for Local Food Guide! This publication will introduce you to local food producers in our area and give you all the information you need to contact them.
Food Banks in Reno County
If you or someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please find the following link to find local food pantries and other food resources. Food Insecurity | Reno County Community Health Assessment (arcgis.com)
Community Gardens
No space to grow a garden at home? No worries! The Hutchinson Community Garden offers space for rent. Visit Facebook to learn more!
The NAACP Youth Garden is a space for minority youth in our community to learn about urban gardening and how to grow food and raise animals. Contact them on Facebook to learn how to get involved.