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 […]
By After the Harvest Gleaning Coordinator Minnie O’Grady Aren’t sandboxes just the greatest? Do you remember the absolute wonder of unearthing undiscovered treasure? Compelled by the excitement of not knowing what you might find next? That is how I felt on my first day gleaning at Voigt’s Farm. In the sunny field, I squatted down […]
