About Community Kitchen of Republic
Who We Are
A nonprofit organization dedicated to feeding our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and consistency. We serve the Republic community through weekly meal distributions, Saturday breakfasts, and special seasonal outreach events — ensuring no one in our community goes hungry.
Our Team
The Community Kitchen of Republic is led by a dedicated board of volunteers who share a passion for serving our neighbors with dignity and compassion.
Rebekah Jones – Director
Lori Casagrand – Secretary
Meagen Duran – Treasurer
Kaycee Mace – Board Member
Traci Boland – Board Member
Bill Kraft – Board Member
Tim Kubat – Board Member
Billie Werbeck – Board Member
Together, this team works to ensure the Community Kitchen continues to provide warm meals, community connection, and hope to families across Republic.
Our Mission
At the Community Kitchen of Republic, we serve our neighbors with dignity by providing free meals, food assistance, and community support — ensuring that no one in Republic goes hungry.
We are powered entirely by volunteers and supported by donations from generous individuals, churches, and local businesses.
Our Partners
We are proud to partner with Ozarks Food Harvest, whose support makes it possible for us to serve hundreds of meals to our neighbors each week. Through their food rescue and distribution programs, we’re able to access essential ingredients and pantry staples that help us fight hunger right here in Republic.
We are also deeply grateful to Hood United Methodist Church, which graciously provides the space where our volunteers prepare, serve, and share these meals with the community. Together, our partnerships make it possible to ensure that no one in Republic goes without a meal.
Announcements
*NO SATURDAY BREAKFAST on Dec 6th or 20th*
Registration for Holiday Meal Boxes will begin on November 25th. Check back with us at that time!