LISC Greater Kansas City has had another eventful and successful year. We can’t end the year without highlighting our most valuable partners and community initiators. We recognize these neighborhood leaders in 2023.

Food insecurity is a complex social and economic issue that describes a household or community with limited access to food or healthy food options. In Kansas City, 12.4 percent of the area struggles with food insecurity, including 16 percent of children under the age of 18. However, community organizations across the city, including social enterprise …

MERC Co+op is not your traditional grocery store, and it is the only co-op grocery store in Northeast Kansas. What sets this co-op apart from others is its strong connection to the local community. MERC, which is a nickname coined from Community Mercantile, is an independent grocery store owned and operated by community members. The …