Helping Heroes KC In times of crisis there’s an opportunity to rise to the occasion. To become a helping hero. To turn an ordinary act of kindness into something truly extraordinary. Our community is doing just that every day. Help us give health and hope. Our need for volunteers is greater than ever. The most […]
A letter to you from Volunteer Coordinator Mariah Friend: Dear After the Harvest Volunteers, First, a thank you. Thank you for your dedication to feeding hungry people. For spending your weekends at the farmers market picking up leftover produce and delivering it to food pantries. Thank you for being our advocates. For rallying your families, […]
During this time of uncertainty, when the growing concern about the coronavirus engulfs our lives, please consider that those living in poverty in the Greater Kansas City area are now and will be disproportionately affected by this pandemic. Those who have means can buy some protection by staying home, caring for the kids and elderly […]
Gleaning Coordinator Tekia Thompson has come in from the fields this winter and spring to help spread the word about reducing food waste, improving nutrition and feeding our hungry neighbors. She, along with staff members and Yambassadors (the team that speaks, advocates and spreads the word about our mission), are excited to hit the streets to talk […]
From After the Harvest Executive Director Lisa Ousley: More and more in today’s society, compassion—helping others on the most basic human level—seems to have become a dirty word. And mean-spiritedness seems to be spreading like wildfire with no water in sight. Well, I don’t accept the premise that “mean” is okay. I choose to fight […]
