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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.

Our Research

One Year After the End of Universal School Meals

This report, released in October 2023, highlights the burden that families feel after universal free meals ended in Kansas.

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A Pathway to Universal Free Meals for All Kansas Children: The State of School Meals in Kansas

School meals are vital in fighting childhood hunger, yet many Kansas children still face barriers to accessing the nutrition they need. With one in five kids in the state experiencing food insecurity, expanding free meal access is essential. Read our latest 2024 report.

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Hunger in Southeast Kansas

According to Feeding America, it is projected that one in six Southeast Kansans is food insecure. This number is much higher among Southeast Kansas kids at a staggering one in four.

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Resources

No-Cost School Nutrition

Imagine a world where every child has access to universal meals. Community Eligibility Provision, also known as universal free meals, is a viable option to make nutrition accessible to all children enrolled.

Schools that meet some basic guidelines can provide free lunch and breakfast to every student in their school.

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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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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

Thriving

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

Inclusive

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

Just

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

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