Fighting Hunger by Farming

Over 50,000 people in Kansas City have lost their jobs and thousands more have had their hours cut. Income loss is crippling people’s ability to afford enough food. National studies indicate that our country is experiencing unprecedented levels of hunger. Organizations that combat hunger are overwhelmed with the increasing need for food.

At Cultivate KC, we believe that everyone should have access to nutritious food. Now more than ever, we are embracing our role in connecting the most vulnerable parts of our community to local farms and food. Our goal is to donate the majority of fresh produce grown at Westport Commons Farms to Metro Lutheran Ministry’s food pantries and Welcome House. But we need your help.

Donate today to feed our community. Your donation would help supply up to 90,000 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables to hundreds of low-income households.

Impact on Health

Not only will you be giving food to families that are going hungry, you will be investing in their health. When money is short, fresh produce is the first thing eliminated from grocery lists. Fruits and vegetables help boost our immune system, prevent chronic disease, and improve our mental health. Since COVID-19 is significantly more damaging to people with weakened immune systems and underlying conditions, the health of our community members has rarely been more important.

“Food is the foundation of health, period. No supplement, medication, exercise, meditation, or other health action works nearly as well as it does with the support of a healthy diet. Food is transformed to create us–our cells, skin, hair, eyes, muscles, blood, internal organs and even our mood, mental performance and outlook on life. Quality food then is key to the health and happiness of our community.”

-Bethany Klug, DO