As we enter summer, we have lots of opportunities to learn, connect, and take action alongside Kansans working toward a better state. From conversations about the future of our courts to ensuring kids have access to school meals, we’re continuing to bring people together across communities to create meaningful change.
UPCOMING: Justice for All Statewide Events!
Join us in these Kansas communities for an educational event to understand what’s at stake on the August 4, 2026, ballot amendment.
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- HUTCHINSON | Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- PITTSBURG | Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- TOPEKA | Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 5:30- 7:00 PM
- WICHITA | Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- EMPORIA | Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
WEBINAR: Lunch and Learn on the Community Eligibility Provision
Join us for a virtual webinar on Thursday, May 14, at noon, to learn more about CEP. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal option that allows high-need schools to offer breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost to students or families. Topics include:
- CEP overview
- Benefits of CEP adoption
- Maximizing federal reimbursements
- Addressing at-risk funding concerns
- Impact of recent legislation (HB 2402)
HB 2402: Working Together to Feed Kansas Kids
Kansas Appleseed and American Heart Association came together to host a conversation around school meals and how putting people over partisanship created success for HB 2402. Haley Kottler, Kansas Appleseed’s Senior Campaign Director, joined Senator Adam Thomas, Representative Heather Meyer and Representative Angela Stiens to talk about why school meals are critical for Kansas families and how we can continue to work together in the future.
From Kansas to Capitol Hill: Advocating for Solutions
Senior Campaign Director Haley Kottler recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference hosted by Food Research & Action Center (FRAC). During the conference, she participated in several panels focused on Child Nutrition Programs and SNAP. Haley also took part in a briefing on national food insecurity at the U.S. Capitol, where she discussed the implications of HR1 for Kansas families. In addition, she met with Congressman Tracey Mann and staff representatives from the offices of Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall.
BLOG: What Is Impact Litigation?
Kansas Appleseed has used this tool several times over the last eight years, but there are many more impact-litigation cases out there than you might realize.
In this month’s blog, Nicki Rose (Litigation Director) outlines what impact litigation is and how it has been used to bring about positive change in many instances, notably in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.
Read this month’s blog here.
BOARD MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: DAVE WING
Dave Wing spent his legal career at Spencer Fane LLP, focusing on employment law after clerking for federal judges in Kansas and the 10th Circuit. Now retired, he enjoys time with family and fly fishing. A lifelong Kansan, Dave believes systemic change—like that championed by Kansas Appleseed—is essential for long-term impact and equity.
Dave has served on the Kansas Appleseed board since 2003.
Whether you attend an event, share a resource, advocate for your community, or simply stay informed, your support helps build a Kansas where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
