Projects
Redemptorist Social Services Center
Pilot a “Bridge to Stability” initiative that embeds social services access within our existing evening food pantry program.
Armourdale Renewal Association
Pilot program to host 4–5 pop-up markets in a neighborhood with limited healthy food access, testing if direct produce supply from farmers markets can improve a...
Urban Produce Push
Host a pilot Produce Drop at the Public Health Department facility Johnson County HealthDepartment, Johnson County Food Policy Council and The Ridgeview Village...
SCK Health Foundation
Expand the SCK Health hospital gardens into a year-round, healing micro-environment by installing 10 dwarf fruit trees, benches, and mindfulness signage
Finney County Community Health Coalition
Host the Finney County Food Summit, a cross-sector community learning session focused on food insecurity in Finney County, Kansas
Urban League of Kansas
Alternative Food Systems program for the pilot of the Feeding Families program.
Wilson Medical Center Foundation
To explore the development of a rural Community Health Worker (CHW) navigation model that addresses hunger & food insecurity in Wilson County, Kansas.
Victory Fellowship Church
Establish a lunch debt relief fund and community meals to promote connection and long-term solutions
Sheridan County Hospital
We will continue to expand on our understanding of those accessing and contributing to our Food Pantry and our Healthy Option Pantry. We will try ordering from...
Stafford County Economic Development Inc
Bring together local institutions with meal plans— such as the hospital, elderly care homes, and schools—to increase their sourcing of locally produced food.
Wichita African Union, Inc
The Food Security Program will address food insecurity among African immigrants, refugees, students and their families in Wichita during school breaks, holidays...
The Salvation Army
Improve community health by placing a Community Health Worker (CHW) at the Salvation Army food pantry. Will assist clients in making healthy food choices, provi...
Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation
Strengthen community-wide efforts to address food insecurity by leveraging the partnership between MCRMF and Mitchell County Hospital (MCHHS)
Caney Valley Agape Network, Inc
Support local food production, in part preparing for a pre-approved BCBS Pathways grant of $20,000 that will be funded in late 2025 for building the community &...
SENT, INC
To launch a coordinated workstudy program with Washburn University to help students assist residents in accessing SNAP/WIC benefits and gain hands-on experience...
First United Methodist Church
We will gather food system advocates and stakeholders in Crawford County to learn about hunger from leaders across the state.
Barber County United, Inc.
Launch Community Conversations for a resident-led, data-informed rural hunger plan.
The Climate and Energy Project, Inc
To launch a collaborative pilot project in Pratt County, Kansas, focused on developing a Local Foods Resilience Plan through the coordination of a Coordinator o...
Barton County Community College
Provide temporary meal delivery & support, helping vulnerable seniors regain independence & avoid negative health outcomes.
Salus Mas Bienestar
Expand outreach to deliver tailored wellness education & resources to more families across the region.
Whole Truth Tabernacle Inc
To partner with Health Core Clinic to determine the hunger need in our community and to help fill in that much needed gap by partnership and resources/funding f...
United Way of Reno County
emergency food access, and deliver food to households lacking transportation.
First United Methodist Church in Fredonia
Building on the Fishes & Loaves program, this alternative food system supports food-insecure families with cooking skills, DIY kits, and meals.
Dear Neighbor Ministries, Inc
To implement a new tablet-based check-in and food selection system for our Community Food Pantry, designed to improve the pantry experience for food-insecure ho...
United Way of Harvey and Marion Counties
Place a Resource Navigator at food distribution sites in Harvey County to provide person-centered support, connecting individuals facing food insecurity with es...
The Wichita State University Foundation/Health and Wellness Coalition
Develop a prototype AI application that collects, updates, and answers questions about food assistance options in Wichita using natural language
Chase County Care and Compassion (C4 Food Pantry)
We will create and awareness and fundraising campaign that will support an initiative allowing C4 to accept donated livestock by providing funds to cover meat p...
USD 368
"Clear the Table, Gather the Heart
This initiative provides dining sets and coaching to families lacking a functional space for shared meals."
The Center, Inc - Application Submission
Raise awareness & garner support for local initiatives focused on improving access to fresh, healthy food in the 67214 community
Provide structured and supportive management, engage pool staff community members, and make the pool a hub of activity and summer culture.
Utilize KLC's material and framework to engage younger people to step and lead with strong moral intent and dedication. We will all be good representatives of t...
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I hope to implement a streamlined, transparent, and consistent performance review process that fosters growth, accountability, and engagement. Success would be...
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We will produce a report on the state of high school voter registration as it stands today and work with stakeholders to put it in front of administrators, teac...
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Develop a reading program that recruits low literacy adults to attend an educational program through the library. The program will help adults with low literacy...
Host a STEAM Camp at The Center for elementary and middle school children residing in low-income communications
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Convening small groups and one-on-one conversations with key stakeholders to facilitate open communication and build trust. Fostering dialogue and understanding...
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develop a budget for delivery
connect with and communicate the plan to grant partners for their approval
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