Updated Report: 
Reducing Childhood Hunger in Kansas

In 2016, Kansas Appleseed released "Reducing Childhood Hunger in Kansas," a report outlining what contributes to childhood hunger in Kansas and what steps we can take at state and local levels to reduce hunger. We've updated this report to reflect current data. Kansas has made strides in some areas–such as increased participation in the Summer Food Service Program and School Breakfast–but there is still much room to grow: Nearly one in five (18.3%) of Kansas kids is food insecure. 

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Food insecurity prevents Kansans from thriving, leaving them uncertain where their next meal will come from. Kansas doesn’t fully utilize nutrition programs which could help reduce food insecurity. We're working to:

Help more Kansas kids access and participate in Child Nutrition Programs
We're working  to increase participation in critical Child Nutrition Programs including the Summer Food Service Program, school breakfast,  afterschool meals, and the Community Eligibility Provision.

Learn more about Child Nutrition Programs here:
​Child Nutrition Programs

Reduce hunger by connecting more Kansans with food assistance
Through identifying barriers to participation and implementing strategies for overcoming those barriers, we're helping more Kansans access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Learn more about food assistance here: 
​Food Assistance

Engaging more Kansans to take action through anti-hunger advocacy 
We're working with partner organizations and members of our Hunger Action Team to take action and advocate for policies that will benefit Hungry Kansans.

Get involved here: 
​Hunger Action Team