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Kanbe's Markets Kanbe’s Markets is on a mission to build a more inclusive food system by transforming food loss into food access.

Our work serves the most vulnerable in the Kansas City while reducing unnecessary waste of nutritious foods discarded into landfills Kanbe’s Markets mission is to provide access to fresh, healthy, and affordable produce for food deserts in Kansas City, Missouri. We bring good food to people who live in these communities by collaborating with already-existing corner stores — creating a community environment focused around delicious and nutritious food.

You are why 10 years of fresh food access in Kansas City happened. Volunteers, donors, store partners, hunger relief par...
10/14/2026

You are why 10 years of fresh food access in Kansas City happened. Volunteers, donors, store partners, hunger relief partners, restaurants and businesses this is your story. You sorted the produce. You stocked the shelves. You moved food to neighbors. You hosted a fundraiser. You gave, and kept giving.

Together this community grew from a single truck to a fleet dedicated to food rescue and redirection across 130+ stores in Kansas City, Missouri and Wyandotte County, Kansas, with 60+ hunger relief partners.

Now we are building toward new frontiers in Food is Medicine, and we are building it with community.

What year did you join us? Share a memory below ❤️

Have a donor advised fund? You already have money set aside for giving. This DAF day, consider where you want it to go. ...
10/08/2026

Have a donor advised fund? You already have money set aside for giving. This DAF day, consider where you want it to go.

Recommend a grant to Kanbe’s Markets and keep fresh food moving across Kansas City.

Your gift supports the connections that move surplus produce quickly from our warehouse to neighborhood stores, pantry partners, nonprofit kitchens and more.

Have a DAF? Recommend Kanbe’s.

10/06/2026

Green Sports Day brought some KC sports teams to the sorting floor.

Members and staff from the Chiefs, Royals, and Sporting KC joined us to learn about Kanbe’s programs, and we even learned ways they’re reducing waste at their stadiums!

They redirected 4,000 pounds of food this morning!
We asked them for one word to describe the experience. Here’s what they said. 🥔⚡️

The Kansas City Royals Foundation Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs In The Community Sporting Kansas City Green Sports Alliance

LOADING…. NEW KANBES MERCH IS LIVE!Shop online or grab some when you volunteer!Swipe for more details on our newest mark...
10/02/2026

LOADING…. NEW KANBES MERCH IS LIVE!
Shop online or grab some when you volunteer!

Swipe for more details on our newest market collection >>

Link in bio to shop!



NO BAD APPLES AT KANBE’S HAT | $35

For people who know food doesn’t have to look perfect to still feed people.

100% soft-washed cotton twill. Unstructured, six-panel, low-profile fit with a pre-curved recycled visor board, Legacy woven label, and tri-glide buckle closure.



God Gives His Ugliest Fruits to His Strongest Nonprofits Bumper Sticker | $12

THE BUMPER STICKER YOU VOTED ON IS FINALLY HERE!
A silly lil bumper sticker from a nonprofit with the systems to put ugly fruit to work.

Put it on your car, laptop, water bottle, cooler, at your fav bar......or anywhere else you want to rep Kanbe’s.



10 YEARS OF FRESH FOOD ACCESS T-SHIRT | $40

10 years of food access, one very good T-shirt.
Front and back graphic.

This heavyweight cotton tee in forest green was designed in-house by Asteria Lang to celebrate a decade of Kanbe’s Markets and everything still to come.



FOOD WASTE IN THIS ECONOMY? NOT WITH KANBE’S. | $10

THE BUMPER STICKER YOU VOTED FOR IS FINALLY HERE!

A little sticker with a pretty obvious stance: good food should get used.

Put it on your car, laptop, water bottle, cooler... stop sign....or anywhere else you want to make your position on food waste pretty clear.



Showing you an example of how nice our new bumper sticker looks on our ceo’s Bronco 🤪🍎🍎

Eat an apple while wearing your new Kanbes hat or balance it on your head there’s no bad way to enjoy this new hat 👍

So, what are you doing this October? Check out the full October calendar →… kinda scary to have so many options 👻 ...
10/01/2026

So, what are you doing this October?

Check out the full October calendar →
… kinda scary to have so many options 👻



You could come to a workshop.
You could volunteer at a spooky sort.
You could eat soup at Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches or round up at Mildred's | Food + Drink
You could show up for

You could… do literally all of the things on this list if you wanted to👻 full calendar link in our bio!



Decorate a Platter Workshop by clay___mates
Join us for a fun workshop decorating a platter on Sunday, October 18th!

Perfect for beginners ~ and a percentage of your ticket benefits Kanbe’s!

Link in bio to sign up!

09/30/2026

On the last day of hunger action month, our ask is your help fueling our tanks. Diesel prices are at an all time high, and our trucks are what keep fresh food moving.

Donate today and help us close out hunger action month with a full tank. Link in bio🚛

09/25/2026

You’re the kind of person who goes to Ugly Dinner.
And lucky for you, there are still a few tickets left.

Last tickets for our upcoming Prima Facie Bistro Ugly Dinner are going fast. Grab yours before the table is full.
Link in our bio!

You could be anywhere. You chose here. Two hours of your day. Morning, evening and weekend volunteer shifts available. B...
09/24/2026

You could be anywhere. You chose here.
Two hours of your day.
Morning, evening and weekend volunteer shifts available.
Because… if not now, when?

EVERY BODY EATS.
Secure your spot > link in bio

09/17/2026

Munchie Meets a Berry Important Person: Bernadette!

Her superpower? Showing up.
Showing up for her community. Showing up for the work. Showing up to sort some produce and have a good time while she’s at it.

Hear from Bernadette on why she volunteers with Kanbe’s and why she’s one very berry important person around here.

Address

3119 Terrace Street
Kansas City, MO
64111

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18163593622

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