PRODUCE TO THE PEOPLE

Urban Produce Push is ATH’s vision to ensure that every corner of Kansas City has access to an abundance of healthy, nourishing fruits and vegetables. Through UPP, ATH is taking action to address food insecurity head-on by selecting ten zip codes as our first focus areas. Learn more about UPP here, or begin exploring the map below.

Click on each highlighted zip code to delve into a world of information. Find the place that resonates with you, then learn about food insecurity statistics, available resources, and the unique needs of each community. Once you’ve explored the zip codes, it’s time to decide how you want to make a difference. After the Harvest offers countless ways for you to get involved:

Volunteer your time
Become a monthly donor
Rally your business/organization
Grow for us
Adopt a zip code

Join us in this exciting journey towards a healthier, more food-secure Kansas City. Together, we can transform our city into a place where everyone has equal access to the nourishing produce they deserve. Ready to make a real impact? Adopt a zip code today and be a part of the Urban Produce Push movement! Together, we can make a difference, one zip code at a time.

Join us in an exciting new chapter of our mission to combat food insecurity in Kansas City! After the Harvest is proud to introduce the “Urban Produce Push” initiative, launching in October 2023. This groundbreaking program marks a fresh and innovative approach to nourishing our communities. Urban Produce Push is our vision to ensure that every corner of Kansas City has access to an abundance of healthy, nourishing fruits and vegetables. We’re taking action to address food insecurity head-on by selecting ten zip codes as our starting point. Here’s how it works.

Comprehensive Assessment

For each chosen zip code, we'll conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify the gaps and needs specific to that area in relation to Kansas City as a whole. We'll delve into food insecurity statistics and assess available resources, including quality grocery stores, community gardens, farmers, and agencies. This strategic analysis will guide our efforts to tailor solutions for each community.

Community Adoption

We're building a network of compassionate supporters like you to "adopt" each zip code. Each team member's unique contribution will be the driving forces behind our efforts to lower food insecurity rates, empower local growers and farmers, and provide nutritious produce to those in need.

Team Effort

Every member of our community-based teams will tap into ATH's extensive network of relationships with farmers and growers, distributors, funders and agencies. Together, we'll harness these valuable resources to drive a lasting change in the landscape of the food system. By connecting with local stakeholders and experts, we'll create sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact on food insecurity in Kansas City.

As a supporter of ATH, you are the heart and soul of this initiative. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of families and individuals facing food insecurity in your community. By adopting a zip code, you are:

Fostering Change
Your support funds our efforts to bring fresh produce to underserved areas, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Empowering Growers
Your commitment helps us nurture and expand local farms and community gardens, creating a sustainable source of fresh food for your community.
Nourishing Lives
Together, we’ll connect people experiencing food insecurity with the nutritious fruits and vegetables often missing from their tables.

TURNER/ARGENTINE
Wyandotte County, Kan.

OLATHE
Johnson County, Kan.

RIVERSIDE
Platte County, Mo.

STRAWBERRY HILL
Wyandotte County, Kan.

BLUE HILLS
Jackson County, Mo.

SOUTH RAYTOWN
Jackson County, Mo.

64701
HARRISONVILLE
Cass County, Mo.

GLADSTONE
Clay County, Mo.

RIVERMARKET/COLUMBUS PARK
Jackson County, Mo.

HOSPITAL HILL
Jackson County, Mo.

Donate to UPP

As we work to get fresh and nutritious produce to those in need as fast as possible, After the Harvest’s Urban Produce Push focuses on the ten most food-insecure zip codes in metro Kansas City. We would be honored to count you as an UPPstanding supporter of this critical program! Your generous gift can sponsor local growers, the labor required to rescue the produce, or the nutritious food for a food-insecure family right here in our community.

Urban Produce Push

Sponsorship Levels
(Note that this is different than monthly giving, as in the Harvest Heroes above. These are requests we would make to donors with greater capacity, local corporate and/or foundation partners, and stakeholders within the 10 UPP zip codes. We still want them on the website, however.)

$2,500 sponsorship: Start UPP

Help us provide seed money for our urban farmer and grower partners, including community gardens, so that we can build a reliable food base for people in need in the UPP zip codes.

$1,000 sponsorship: Build UPP

Help us do direct service with our grower and farmer partners, including harvesting and food collection for our fellow Kansas Citians. Join us for your next organizational team-building event and make a difference in our UPP zip codes while you have fun!

$500 sponsorship: Step UPP

Help us provide two months of the daily recommended servings of fresh produce for a family of four in the UPP zip codes. Your support can fight food insecurity and provide nutritious food for people in our community.

Ready to make a real impact? Adopt a zip code today and be a part of the Urban Produce Push movement! Together, we can make a difference, one zip code at a time.

For more information, contact:

Jane Fletcher
ATH Director of Administration
jane@aftertheharvestkc.org
(816) 921-1903 ext. 104