Impacts

See the impact across all programs. Click on each program image to learn more!

Blessing Boxes

29 boxes offering free, emergency food access across Manhattan and Riley County

Ambassadors at the Market

Serving 400+ weekly guests, most months, helping shoppers navigate food assistance programs and enjoy a welcoming Farmers Market experience

Flint Hills Food Recovery

Redirecting excess food from 50+ food businesses to feed people, not landfills. 90,279 lbs recovered to date (2.4.2026 and growing daily)

Healthy Food Prescription Program

$25,000+ in fresh produce was purchased in 2025 through vouchers distributed by six partner agencies, supporting high-risk, food insecure households.

KS Senior Farmers Market Produce Program Assistance

Summer 2025 - 129 Seniors had their coupon books doubled for total purchases of $6,100 at Downtown Farmers Market of Manhattan

Kitchen Restore

528 Kitchen Starter Kits distributed through 11 partner agencies to households in need (2020-2025).

Konza Student Table

(Fall 2020-2025) - Offering well being and belonging, 500+ volunteers, KST provided 115,000+ nutritious meals to Kansas State University students

Power of Produce

Over the past 5 years, engaged 5,000+ children and families in hands-on nutrition education at the Downtown Farmers Market

SNAP Assistance

Assistance provided by Flint Hills Breadbasket by appointment

Testimonial

"The Food and Farm Council plays an important role in helping meet the needs of the families MART serves. Their support of Kitchen Restore kits and Flint Hills Food Recovery food donations helps ensure our clients have access to food and basic household items. We’re very grateful for partnerships like this that help support families in our community."