Cynthia Magruder
Director of Ministry and Operations
Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Who we Are
The Salvation Army 360 Life Center is a nonprofit providing emergency social services to those residing in Butler County, Kansas. Located at 207 W 1st in El Dorado, KS, our services include food, rent, and utility assistance, emergency disaster services, holiday assistance, and many other referral services.
Our services hours are as follows:
FOOD PANTRY | By Appointment | Tuesdays 10:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00-3:30PM | Thursdays 1:00-3:30PM | Fridays 10:00AM-12:00PM
BREAD DISTRIBUTION | No Appointment Necessary | Thursdays 1:05PM-3:30PM
RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE | By Appointment | Tuesdays 10:00AM-12:00PM and 1:00-3:30PM | Thursdays 1:00-3:30PM | Fridays 10:00AM-12:00PM
We also offer vouchers for clothing and household items from our Family Thrift Store, located at 400 S Main in El Dorado.
FAMILY THRIFT STORE | Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM | Saturdays 9:00AM-5:00PM
STORE DONATION HOURS | Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 10:00AM-3:00PM
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Volunteers are vital to helping us achieve of mission of restoring hope and transforming lives. Here are just a few of the ways that you can help people in need in our community:
- Pick up donated goods from Walmart.
- Coordinate with other volunteers to receive and unload goods.
- Make sure the food temperatures are appropriate.
- Weigh boxes and record them for reporting.
- Sort and organize items.
- Help families shop for their groceries.
- Help distribute bread to families.
- At the Family Store: Sort and price merchandise, assist with pick-ups (heavy lifting), assist with baler (heavy lifting), and overall maintenance. We encourage volunteers to take ownership of each department.
To become a volunteer, simply contact our office at (316) 321-4070 or sign up easily online by clicking here.
Local Leadership
In the Fall of 2021, The Salvation Army in El Dorado transitioned to a Life 360 Center. At that time, Cynthia Magruder was named Director of Ministry and Operations. Cynthia has worked at The Salvation Army since 2017 as the Emergency Assistance and Pathway of Hope Case Manager. Cynthia holds a bachelor’s degree from TCU. Since graduation, Cynthia has worked in a domestic violence shelter, an independent living center and has served in various ministry roles for the past 20 years. Cynthia is passionate about helping people connect to area resources and learn new skills to help them through challenging times and find hope for a brighter future. The Salvation Army has a long, rich history serving Butler County and Cynthia is excited to continue and expand upon the services provided to Butler County residents.
Contact Info
360 Life Center
207 W 1st / PO Box 1287
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-4070
Family Thrift Store
400 S Main
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-6130