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The Food is Here.
The Need is Now.
Our
Mission
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. Read Our 2024 Annual Impact Report >
We’re delivering food access one neighborhood at a time.
Upcoming Events
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We’re hosting a variety of events designed to inform, inspire, and engage. Find one that speaks to you.
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.
Our innovative food distribution model ensures more food reaches more people, enhances small businesses bottom line and empowers individuals to make healthier choices, all while keeping usable food from ever reaching the landfills.
100+
Fresh Food Access Partners
Our Fresh Food Access program is the flagship of our mission. We went from one location when we were founded in 2016, 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. Find one near you!
53+
Community partners
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 and affordable food.
1.7M+
Pounds of food kept out of landfills in 2025
Food waste diversion is an important part of what we do. This year we have redirected 1,700,000 pounds of produce from ending up in landfills.
New Merch
New Merch
Produce Is Not Trash Shirt
A statement piece with a purpose. Designed by Claire Monroe, tee challenges a simple contradiction: there is enough food to feed people, so why does so much of it end up in the landfill?
Printed with soft, water-based inks on a premium Comfort Colors® garment-dyed t-shirt, this unisex tee offers a lived-in feel and relaxed fit from day one. Every shirt is professionally printed by Oddities Print Shop and supports the movement to transform food loss into food access.
Details
Original artwork by Claire Monroe
Comfort Colors® unisex garment-dyed t-shirt
Printed with soft, water-based inks
Professionally printed by Oddities Print Shop
Relaxed, unisex fit
Designed to spark conversation and support food justice
Wear your values. Food is not trash.
A statement piece with a purpose. Designed by Claire Monroe, tee challenges a simple contradiction: there is enough food to feed people, so why does so much of it end up in the landfill?
Let’s Grow Something Amazing
It takes all of us to create access for all. Explore the many ways you can get involved today!
Become a Grassroots Grower!
Plant the seeds of change! Our community of monthly donor nurtures deep roots for a thriving, food-secure future—every single day.
Grow With Us—Volunteer!
Lend your hands to help our mission bloom! Sort produce, support events, assist in the office, and take part in other opportunities to cultivate change in our community.
Nourish Communities —Donate!
Your gift sows the seeds for fresh, affordable food within walking distance for Kansas Citians. Every dollar helps neighborhoods grow stronger!
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