Kanbe's Markets

08/18/2026

We’re proud to share that Kanbe’s Markets has been named a 2026 Grocery Retail Resilience & Innovation Award recipient! 🛒

Our work with independently owned corner stores across Kansas City is rooted in a simple idea: food access solutions should be built within the communities they serve.

👉 Read the story and learn how Kanbe’s Markets is building a more inclusive food system from the neighborhood up: www.fsfinstitute.net/2026-grria-winners/kanbes-markets

08/17/2026

September is Hunger Action Month, and we’re kicking it off with Sort & Sip.

Join us for an evening of sorting fresh produce, packing pallets, meeting new people, and enjoying a drink with the Kanbe’s community.

Drinks provided by Boulevard Brewing Company.

21+ | After-hours volunteer shift | All are welcome

Come sort. Come sip. Help get fresh food where it belongs.

Sign up through the link>> https://kanbesmarkets.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1251611

08/07/2026

Kind of chic to be a part of Kanbe’s!

From volunteering to shopping at one of our 130 partner locations it’s chic to be a part of your local food systems.

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08/04/2026

07/31/2026

🥬🍅🫑 A new recipe for stained glass.

Our August stained glass class kicks off a new collection inspired by the ingredients that show up together in kitchens every day. The first design brings peppers, tomatoes, and onions together in one colorful panel - equal parts garden and grocery bag.

We’re hosting this stained glass workshop led by Tara of Lost & Found Design. No experience needed, just bring your creativity!

🎟️ Tickets are $100 and include all materials + instruction.

Spots are limited! Reserve yours today!
https://kanbes.givevirtuous.org/Event/stained-glass---august

07/29/2026

August is bringing the flavor!
Join us for a month of hands-on food experiences at Kanbe’s 🫙 from making sweet summer jams to sipping, prepping, and learning new kitchen skills together:
🍓 Jam Workshops
🍹 Sip & Prep Classes
🥕 Fresh ingredients, good food, and even better company
Grab your spot and come create something delicious with us!

👉RSVP with the link in our bio or visit us at kanbesmarkets.org/kanbes-events

07/28/2026

What happens when good food gets a second chance? 🍎

We're proud to be featured in this story highlighting how Kanbe's Markets transforms food that might otherwise end up in a landfill into fresh, affordable produce for Kansas City neighborhoods.

"As corporations don't want to see food go to waste either, they just don't always have a market for it. We're able to get food into the areas that wouldn't otherwise make financial sense." — Max Kaniger

Read the full story: bit.ly/4bB8FDV

How this KC nonprofit turned food destined for landfills into opportunity
“(Corporations) don’t want to see food going to waste either, but they don’t really have a market for it,” founder Max Kaniger said. “We’re able to get food into the areas that just really wouldn’t make financial sense for them.”
Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bB8FDV

07/28/2026

For one night, our warehouse transforms into an unforgettable dining experience.

Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Kanbe’s Markets at Plate & Pallet—an evening of incredible food, live music, thoughtful conversation, and community.

✨ Chef-driven dinner by Katie Liu-Sung (stray kat )
🍰 Dessert by Nichole Taylor
🥃 Cocktails by Beam Suntory & Belfry Collective
🪉Live music by Calvin Arsenia

Your $200 ticket includes the cocktail reception and dinner service.

This night only happens once a year✨and this year, it’s a celebration a decade in the making.
Reserve your seat today. 🥂

07/21/2026

Looking for weekend plans? We know a place. 👀🥬
Come rescue fresh food, meet good people, and keep perfectly good produce out of the landfill and into our community.

Weekend volunteer shifts are open, we hope to see you soon!
Sign up link in our bio!

07/18/2026

Join us for Sip & Prep 🍓

Spend a relaxed evening sorting and prepping berries for jam classes, pantry tables, and neighborhood stores. No experience needed—just come sip, chat, enjoy some music, and lend a hand.

Come for the berries. Stay for the people. ❤️

This is a free event! RSVP link in bio!