KC Fresh Rx

Welcome to KC Fresh Rx!

The goal of KC Fresh Rx is to help you eat more vegetables and fruit. Enjoying more produce is strongly linked to better health and can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart attack, heart disease and stroke. Fruit and veggies can also be helpful for your blood sugar, lowering the risk for diabetes. Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables that are different colors can help give your body the nutrients it needs to stay healthy, such as vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Please note: You must be referred by a physician to participate in this pilot program.

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In-Person Classes

You can join us in person each month at one of the three locations below to receive a fun gift and learn more about ways to include fruits and vegetables in your meals.

Click on the location name to see the date and time of classes.

Note: Classes in BOLD are required enrollment / evaluation classes - pick one location / time.

Class locations

University of Kansas Medical Center

2100 Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas (see map)
Room: 1001 Miller

  • Tuesday, April 8, 1-2:30 p.m. 
    OR Friday, April 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, May 13, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1-2:30 p.m. 
    OR Friday, Oct. 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
Merriam Community Center

6040 Slater Street, Merriam, Kansas

  • Wednesday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m. (Campbell Room)
    OR Wednesday, April 16, 5:30-7 p.m., (Kessler Room)
  • Wednesday, May 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Campbell Room)
  • Wednesday, June 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Loomis Room)
  • Wednesday, July 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Campbell Room)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Campbell Room)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Campbell Room)
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15, 5:30-7 p.m. (Campbell Room)
    OR Wednesday, Oct. 22, 5:30-7 p.m. (Campbell Room)
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center 

2100 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Propeller Building, main room - English and Spanish classes offered.

  • Thursday, April 10, 10-11:30 (English); 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Spanish)
    OR Thursday, April 17, 3-4:30 p.m. (English)
  • Thursday, May 15, 1-2 p.m. (English); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Spanish)
  • Thursday, June 12, 1-2 p.m. (English); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Spanish)
  • Thursday, July 10, 1-2 p.m. (English); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Spanish)
  • Thursday, Aug. 7, 1-2 p.m. (English); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Spanish)
  • Thursday, Sept. 11, 1-2 p.m. (English); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Spanish)
  • Thursday, Oct. 16, 10-11:30 (English); 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Spanish)
    OR Thursday, Oct. 23, 3-4:30 p.m. (English)

Monthly Handouts - COMING SOON!

Map of participating Balls grocery stores

Click on a store location to see store information and to get directions to stores.

How to use your Produce Card

Recipes

Here are 24 recipes - in both English and Spanish - to help you find delicious ways to get more fruits and vegetables into your diet!

TO RECIPES
View videos of cooking demonstrations for five of the recipes

Helpful Tips

Here's more information on food labels, fruit and vegetable storage, food safety and MyPlate.

Food labels and sodium
Food labels and sugar
How to store your fresh fruits and vegetables
Food safety during a power outage
How to use MyPlate - English version
How to use MyPlate - Spanish version
Create a Stir Fry - English version
Create a Stir Fry - Spanish version

Resources

Double Up Food Bucks

If you qualify for SNAP, take advantage of the Double Up Food Bucks program where you can double your SNAP dollars on fresh vegetables and fruit. 

 

Learn more

Food pantries

Harvesters provides information on where to find assistance with food near you. 

 

Learn more

Food Equality Initiative

Food Equality Initiative (FEI) provides subsidized grocery delivery for qualified people in Jackson County, Missouri, and Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas. 

 

Learn more
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