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Four organizations will share nearly $1 million in funding from the Kansas Health Foundation through the Hunger Free Kansas Transformation Grant program. The initiative supports projects that address food insecurity and aligns with the statewide Hunger Free Kansas effort.
According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Kansans experience food insecurity, and 1 in 5 children are unsure where their next meal will come from. The grants aim to tackle these challenges through a range of approaches across sectors including retail, agriculture, advocacy, and local government.
The funded organizations and projects include:
- Kansas Appleseed, $350,000: Expanding access to nutritious school meals in rural and urban districts through tailored plans with schools and community partners.
- Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation, $298,122: Creating a regional food hub in Sedgwick County to strengthen food production, processing, and distribution while promoting community engagement and economic development.
- Kanbe’s Markets, $276,875: Increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables for residents in Wyandotte County by supporting small businesses and expanding into 25 stores, reaching up to 100,000 people.
- Douglas County, $50,000: Supporting the Indigenous Food System Study and Action Plan to better serve the county’s indigenous population and local food producers.
These grants aim to provide practical solutions that ensure all Kansans have access to healthy, reliable food.
