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power to end

hunger in Kansas

Kansas feeds the world, so why are one in ten of our own people going hungry?

Kansas Appleseed works to answer that question everyday. Too often, Kansans can’t make ends meet. With 1 in 10 Kansans struggling to put food on the table, more must be done to ensure our communities can thrive.

At Kansas Appleseed, we work to eliminate the root causes of hunger by advocating for policy changes that ensure equitable access to food for all Kansans. We work to dismantle systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity through policy solutions that ensure more Kansans can succeed.

We create change to end hunger in Kansas by ensuring all Kansas kids have what they need to thrive. We support Child Nutrition Programs and promote the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help more Kansans put food on the table for themselves and their families.

Hunger is a Policy Choice

50%

of Kansas children receive assistance from the free and reduced meal program.

1 in 15

Kansans utilize SNAP food assistance.

68%

of Kansans who participate in SNAP are families with children.

Resources

At the Lunch Table

At the Lunch Table is a statewide coalition that aims to convene champions and advocates working on efforts to increase food security among students through school nutrition programs and promising practices. This is open to anyone interested in convening, learning, and sharing about school nutrition programs in Kansas. This may include school district staff, food and nutrition staff, school board members, teachers, administrators, community partners, state agencies, PTAs, and other stakeholders. Meetings are held virtually via Zoom.

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Hunger Action Team

At Kansas Appleseed, we believe hunger is a political decision. Sign up for our Hunger Action Team updates to learn how you can advocate for effective policy change to fight hunger in Kansas.

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Community Eligibility Provision Toolkit

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a federal program that provides free meals to all students in any school in a district with a 25% or more identified student percent (ISP). CEP provides much needed nutritious meals and eases the financial burden for their families.

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Engaging School Board Members Toolkit

School board members can serve as leaders in the fight against hunger. Their role includes setting policy along with budget authority. All aspects of the school meals programs fall under the school board’s purview, including which federal programs they participate in (such as the Community Eligibility Provision).

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School Meal Fees Policies Toolkit

School meals have been shown to improve student health, test scores, attendance, and behavior. When school meal debt exists, children are the first to suffer the consequences as they face missing out on meals while still being expected to behave and perform at the same level as their peers. Strong policies prevent student identification, ensure access to activities, and keep meal debt discussions between adults.

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In the News

Our work has been recognized and featured in various news outlets, highlighting the impact of our efforts statewide. Read the latest updates below.

 

Read Our Latest Report, A Pathway to Universal Free Meals

In the breadbasket of America, no child should go hungry.

To learn more about how Kansas can achieve this goal, read our latest report, A Pathway to Universal Free Meals for All Kansas Children: The State of School Meals in Kansas.

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A Clear Vision of the Future for Kansas

All Kansans should have the resources they need to support themselves and raise healthy families.

All Kansans should be able to participate fully in their communities.

All Kansans benefit from a fair and effective system of justice.

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