Updates
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The goal of our annual regional Hunger Action Summits is to facilitate collaboration and community action with regional partners and anti-hunger champions to combat food insecurity.
Read MorePublished on 2023-04-05 by
Kansas Appleseed
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Three nonpartisan trainings that will demystify what can seem like a confusing and intimidating process so that everyone can feel empowered to serve their community through seeking public office.
Read MorePublished on 2023-04-05 by
Kansas Appleseed
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Our Thriving Advocate Paige Olson, who works day in and day out to to fight hunger in SEK, penned an op-ed for the Iola Register on why Kansas should take swift action to axe the regressive state sales taxes on groceries, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and more.
Read MorePublished on 2023-03-03 by
The Iola Register
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SNAP Emergency Allotments have been critical to Kansans and their families. This press release details what to expect as allotments come to an end.
Read MorePublished on 2023-03-01 by
Kansas Appleseed
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“With this bill, the Kansas Legislature breaks its promise to Kansans to lower the taxes on their groceries." - Stephen Davis, President and CEO of Harvesters—The Community Food Network.
Read MorePublished on 2023-02-16 by
Kansas Appleseed, Harvesters—The Community Food Network and Retail Grocers Association
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The Kansas Division of the Child Advocate released its annual report. Here are our key takeaways.
Read MorePublished on 2023-02-02 by
Kansas Appleseed
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Across our state, voters made their mark on the 2022 Primary Election.
Read MorePublished on 2022-11-09
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Personalized postcards to potential voters is an effective strategy to get out the vote. This instructional video, which was utilized to turn out the vote in November 2022, will show you the ropes to hosing your own postcard party to ensure Kansans' voices are heard!
Read MorePublished on 2022-10-01 by
Kansas Appleseed
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“Since reaching our settlement agreement, Kansas has improved many outcomes for Kansas kids, but much work remains. It is everyone’s duty—including the Legislature as well as the Administration—to ensure Kansas children are provided the safety and stability they deserve." - Teresa Woody, Kansas Appleseed Litigation Director
Read MorePublished on 2022-09-19 by
Kansas Appleseed, Children's Rights, National Center for Youth Law and DLA Piper
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This report discusses the importance of school meals, universal free meals during the pandemic, school meal debt, school lunch shaming, and ideas and best practices for handling unpaid school meal fees.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2022-08-01 by
Kansas Appleseed
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“In a critical election year, we need the court to strike down the law and make it clear that volunteer organizations can register voters without the threat of criminal or civil penalties.” — Jacqueline Lightcap, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Kansas
Read MorePublished on 2022-07-18 by
Kansas Appleseed, Loud Light, League of Women Voters of Kansas and Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
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Voter suppression harms our communities and undercuts the health of our shared democracy. This report discusses the effects of voter suppression, the relationship between voting and health, feelings of stigmatization that impact the voting experience, legislative and policy challenges, voter ID requirements and looks at solutions and opportunities.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2022-07-18
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Voter suppression harms our communities and undercuts the health of our shared democracy. This report discusses the effects of voter suppression, the relationship between voting and health, feelings of stigmatization that impact the voting experience, legislative and policy challenges, voter ID requirements and looks at solutions and opportunities.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2022-07-11 by
Kansas Appleseed
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This report highlights strategies to address hunger in South-Central Kansas. Thank you to all those who shared their powerful experiences and insights to help make this report possible.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2022-05-09 by
Kansas Appleseed
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“After nearly a year of delays in the district court, we look forward to moving our case to the appeals court,” said Davis Hammet, Loud Light president. “The quicker the legal process moves, the sooner Kansas voters can receive justice.”
Read MorePublished on 2022-04-12 by
Kansas Appleseed, Loud Light, League of Women Voters of Kansas and Topeka Independent Living Resource Center
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“As Southeast Kansans, we are motivated to collaborate and make real changes for our communities. We are focusing on centering people with lived experiences to best utilize our collective skills, knowledge and power to reduce barriers.”
Read MorePublished on 2022-02-03 by
Kansas Appleseed
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The Increase in SNAP benefits is finally here. Now let’s fight to keep Kansans out of poverty permanently.
Read MorePublished on 2021-10-13 by
Kansas Appleseed
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This report examines the prevalence of hunger in Southeast Kansas, barriers to addressing food insecurity, and explores opportunities to reduce hunger.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-10-11 by
Kansas Appleseed
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This report defines integrated voter engagement, outlines specific goals and tactics of this approach, and shares results in Southeast and Southwest Kansas during the 2020 election.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-10-04 by
Kansas Appleseed
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Kansas Appleseed's statement on establishing the Kansas Division of the Child Advocate
Read MorePublished on 2021-10-04 by
Kansas Appleseed
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Este informe examina la prevalencia del hambre en el suroeste deKansas, las barreras para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria, particularmente entre las familias inmigrantes, y explora las oportunidades para reducir el hambre.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-09-01 by
Kansas Appleseed
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This report examines the prevalence of hunger in Southwest Kansas, barriers to addressing food insecurity, particularly among immigrant families, and explores opportunities to reduce hunger.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-09-01 by
Kansas Appleseed
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This report examines the fiscal and social costs of imprisoning youth in Kansas and makes recommendations for reform, including closing the last centralized youth prison in Kansas.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-08-02 by
Progeny
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Como preparar a su familia en caso de una detención o deportación de ICE (Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos)
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-07-28 by
Kansas Appleseed
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This toolkit provides instructions and resources on how to prepare your family in case of ICE detention or deportation.
Read More Download PDFPublished on 2021-07-28 by
Kansas Appleseed