Food

A customer selects food at Thelma's Kitchen.

How Thelma’s Kitchen is Using Food to Improve Mental Health

The connection between what we eat and how we feel is getting more attention from nutritionists and mental health professionals in Kansas City.

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McDonald's worker Terrence Wise holds his fist up in solidarity as Fran Marion, another local McDonald's worker, speaks at the Fight for $15 rally on Jan. 15 in front of the Van Brunt McDonald’s in Kansas City,

Kansas City Fast-Food Workers Demand a $15 Minimum Wage and Union

Kansas City fast-food workers have joined a nationwide effort to demand a $15 minimum wage and union representation.

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Food getting ready to be composted at Missouri Organic Recycling's facility in Liberty, Missouri.

Food Waste Piling Up More Than Ever

Americans are really good at wasting food. In fact, we’re wasting more with every passing year. Here’s what you can do to help prevent food waste, or at least put it to better use.

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Food Prices Jump, Even As More Go Hungry

Food price are rising at rates not seen in nearly a decade, even more go hungry.

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Food distribution and voter registration event

Kansas City Finds Strength in Food, Voting Power With Chiefs and Royals

A coalition of Kansas City organizations mounted a massive food distribution and voter registration event last week at Truman Sports Complex.

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