Cristo Rey Community Center is a non-profit safety net organization that provides access to basic needs such as food, personal care items and clothing, as well as medical care and counseling. Last year, Cristo Rey provided more than 154,000 services and served over 50,000 meals to families and individuals in the Lansing area, which is more than a 50% increase over the previous year.

The Food Access programs and Personal Needs Pantry have seen the most drastic increases in numbers, due to high costs of food and essentials affecting vulnerable populations. Last year, there was a 200% increase in demand for the Food Access Programs and over a 300% increase in utilization of the Personal Needs and Baby Pantry. Over 267,000 pounds of food was distributed through the Community Kitchen, Food Pantry and Bread Rack. The Personal Needs Pantry served over 60,000 clients and distributed around 106,000 diapers. This need has only continued into 2025.