Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10

Those who have visited the Ranch know that the drive to the nearest grocery store can be a time commitment. The staff in our four homes are busy running a large household and teaching students. To operate efficiently, the Ranch has an on-campus grocery.

One staff member takes care of ordering and shopping to keep the grocery stocked. The grocery is used for the sole purpose of supplying food to the four homes where children and residential staff reside. When at full capacity, the Ranch will feed 57 per meal based on the current residential staff families and the children we are serving.

During a school day, children and staff enjoy a delicious lunch in the campus dining hall that is referred to as The Lunch Basket. All other meals are served in their homes and are the responsibility of their Houseparents or Mentors. This is a very similar situation that most children experience who go to school outside of their home. So, the Ranch grocery supplies all weekday breakfasts, dinners, and weekend meals. The bulk purchasing of food for the Ranch store is more than just efficient. Buying in bulk allows the Ranch to get better pricing and make the most use of resources.

Here are some statistics on food consumption from 2023 that you may find interesting:

     – Gallons of milk: 721

     – Eggs: 12,480

     – Yogurt cups: 1,668

     – Bell peppers: 924

     – Pounds of bacon: 600

     – Gallons Laundry detergent: 115

     – Pounds of Bananas: 1,346

     – Oranges: 1,302

In our current economy, no one should be surprised to learn that expenses to stock our grocery have increased by 30% in the past 2 years. Our income through donations in 2023 increased by less than 15%.

The Ranch operates with no government assistance, no debt, and no child is turned away due to inability for a family to pay. Thank you to all who have joined in this ministry for children through prayers, gifts, talents and time. Please pray with us the Lord would put it on the hearts and minds of others to join us in changing the trajectory of lives for children at the Ranch.

Here is a photo of the Ranch Grocery.