Giving Hope KC

Join us for the first ever Giving Hope KC Community Resource Fair!

📅 Aug. 15
⏰ 10am-1pm
📍 Giving Hope KC- 6640 State Ave.

Come connect with local organizations offering valuable resources and services. Plus, enjoy:
🥕 FREE groceries for attendees (while supplies last)
🎶 Live music
🌮 Food truck
🎁 Community connections

Whether you're looking for assistance, information, or simply want to learn more about what's available in Wyandotte County, this event is for you!

Admission is FREE and all are welcome.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors. Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community.

Keeping cool shouldn’t mean going hungry. 🥵

According to a report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and the Center for Energy Poverty and Climate, cooling homes this summer is projected to cost nearly $800 on average, with electricity prices expected to rise about 10.5% year-over-year.

For families facing food insecurity, rising utility costs can stretch already tight budgets even further. When money goes toward keeping the lights on and homes safe from the heat, there is often less available for groceries. Many households are forced to make difficult tradeoffs, choosing between paying essential bills and purchasing enough food for themselves and their families.

These challenges are a reminder that hunger is often driven by the cumulative burden of essential expenses, not just what’s happening at the grocery store. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, visit www.harvesters.org/foodlocator to find nearby food pantries, meal sites, and other resources throughout our 27-county service area in Kansas and Missouri. You can also visit https://neada.org/billhelp/ to learn more about energy assistance programs.

We are so blessed to have such amazing partners in our community!

Help us fill our community with hope! Donate nonperishable food items July 1–13, then join us July 14 at 6 PM at Victory Hyundai for a community food giveaway. Together, we can fight hunger and make a difference for local families. ❤️ Donate Food. Share Hope.

Starting in June, Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools will offer free summer meals for students at KCKPS locations and community partner sites throughout the summer.

No application is required for eligible youth participants.

Community partner meal sites include:

Parkwood Pool
950 Quindaro Ave.
Tuesday-Friday | June 2 - July 31
Lunch: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Snack: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(No service June 19 or July 3)

Eisenhower Community Center
2910 N. 72nd St.
Monday-Friday | June 1 - July 31
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(No service June 19 or July 3)

B. Lee Community Center
1310 N. 10th St.
Monday-Friday | June 1 - July 31
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
(No service June 19 or July 3)

It's time for a new window painting! 🎨✨

The old design has been cleaned away, and our windows are ready for their next transformation.

Stay tuned for the reveal! 👀

We are grateful to be highlighted in this story and for the opportunity to share the reality that so many of our neighbors are experiencing.

At Giving Hope KC, we have seen a steady increase in the number of families seeking assistance. While the challenges are real, so is the generosity of our community. Together, we can ensure that no family has to face food insecurity alone.

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