The Heart Behind ECDC
Who We Are
Eastside Community Development Center (ECDC) is the community outreach ministry of Eastside Cathedral of Praise, created to strengthen individuals, families, and neighborhoods throughout our community. We do this by providing educational opportunities, food security initiatives, mentorship, community partnerships, and pathways to long-term stability.
Everything we do is rooted in one simple belief: strong families build strong communities.
And when families thrive, entire neighborhoods flourish.
How We Serve
Lasting change happens when practical resources are combined with meaningful relationships. Through food security initiatives, educational opportunities, mentorship, community partnerships, wellness programs, and future housing development, ECDC helps individuals and families move from immediate need toward lasting stability, opportunity, and hope.
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Why We Serve
Every person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We exist because we believe strong families create stronger neighborhoods. By serving with compassion, dignity, and hope, we help people discover resources, relationships, and opportunities that lead to lasting change.
Coming This December
🍎 Teaching Pantry
Our Third Teaching Pantry Is Coming!
Learn. Cook. Grow.
Nourishing Families. Strengthening Community.
Eastside Community Development Center (ECDC) has now successfully hosted two Teaching Pantry experiences—bringing families together for hands-on learning in nutrition, cooking, budgeting, and healthy living while providing nutritious food and valuable community resources.
And we're just getting started.
Our third Teaching Pantry is coming this December! Registration is not yet open, but we would love to let you know when it opens.
Be the First to Know
Sign up to be notified when registration opens.
December 2026
Date Coming Soon
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
5955 East 29th St N
Wichita, KS 67220
(316) 302-5412
Come learn practical ways to prepare nourishing meals, make healthier food choices, stretch your grocery dollars, and make the most of everyday ingredients.
Space will be limited. Click here to be notified when registration opens.
Together, we're building stronger families—one meal, one lesson, and one neighbor at a time.
We'd Love to Connect
Let's Build Something Meaningful Together
Whether you're interested in volunteering, partnering with us, supporting our community programs, participating in an upcoming Teaching Pantry, or learning more about Eastside Community Development Center, we'd love to hear from you.
Every conversation has the potential to strengthen families, build hope, and create lasting change in our community.
