We’re delivering food justice one neighborhood at a time.
Kanbe’s Markets is on a mission to build a more inclusive food system by transforming food loss into food access. Our work serves the most vulnerable in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area while reducing unnecessary waste of nutritious foods discarded into landfills.
Our Work
There is plenty of nourishing food to go around. Yet, over 400,000 residents in Kansas City are without reasonable access to fresh, healthy and affordable foods. We’re on a mission to change that.
By providing innovative food delivery systems that are more inclusive, enhance small businesses and empower individuals to make healthy choices, we step closer toward an equitable future of food.
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Our Healthy Corner Stores program is the foundation of our mission. We went from one location when we were founded in 2017, to 12 at the beginning of 2020. Now we have 75 locations all over the east side of Kansas City, providing fresh produce to our community.
Through our Healthy Corner Store program, our Food Redirection program, and our Community Engagement partnerships, we have helped expand the reach of accessible produce to Kansas City community members in need of fresh, healthy and affordable food.
Food waste diversion is an important part of what we do. This year we have redirected 1,000,000 pounds of produce from ending up in landfills.
It takes all of us to give access. See all the ways you can get involved.
Our group of monthly givers plants deep roots for change every day of the year.
Help us sort produce, at events, and other opportunities!
You can put fresh and affordable food within walking distance for Kansas Citians.
