1 Million Pounds Redirected, 75 Stores Opened—A Year of Impact External

As 2024 comes to a close, Kanbe's Markets is proud to share our impact: we've served 145,000 residents through our Healthy Corner Store program and fed 60,000 people through our Hunger Relief donation partners. We now operate 75 healthy corner stores and have redirected over 1 million pounds of produce—more than half of which has gone directly to feeding people in need. We've also expanded our Food as Medicine partnerships with institutions like Saint Luke's, bringing fresh food to healthcare initiatives and helping families access the nourishment they need to heal and grow.
 
All this to say- we couldn't have done it without you.
 
These milestones reflect our community's collective commitment to supporting one another and creating a city where no one goes hungry. Every meal we provide represents equity and resilience—whether it's helping a child focus in school, easing a parent's worries, or showing care for a senior citizen. Your support, whether through donationsvolunteer work, or spreading awareness, has made a profound impact and continues to inspire us daily. 

As a parting gift before the new year, we want to share this video with you. It shines a light on the incredible Ms. Sayles, whose story illuminates Kanbe's mission to create lasting change in our food system.

KANBE'S COMMUNITY STORY VIDEO HERE

We invite you to continue this journey with us in 2025 as we expand into Wyandotte County, where 14% of residents face food insecurity. While this will be our largest period of growth yet, we remain deeply committed to the relationships we've built. Your continued support will help make this expansion possible. 

With gratitude and hope,

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Founder & CEO, Kanbe's Markets