Kanbe’s Markets provides free produce to support local animal organizations
Kanbe's Markets Featured in The Pitch
by Kolby Brown
Kanbe's Markets provides free produce to support local animal organizations
Not every piece of rescued produce is destined for a dinner table—but that doesn't mean it goes to waste.
In a recent feature by The Pitch, Kanbe's Markets shares how produce that isn't suitable for human distribution is redirected to local animal sanctuaries and rescue organizations across Kansas City. Each month, approximately 15,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables help nourish animals at partners like Farm to Able Animal Sanctuary, Porter's Farm, and Science City Nature Works, reducing food loss while supporting organizations that care for hundreds of animals.
The story highlights Kanbe's four-tier sorting process, the impact these donations have on nonprofit animal organizations' operating costs, and how rescued produce creates value all the way through the food system.
Read the full feature in The Pitch to learn how rescued produce is supporting both people and animals throughout Kansas City.
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