Segment 1: Non-profit connects underserved Kansas City neighborhoods to fresh produce.
Food deserts are a big problem for many communities in the metro, but the remedy isn't always to build big grocery stores. Today, we talked with the founder of Kanbe's Markets to learn about his unique approach to connecting communities with fresh, healthy food.
- Max Kaniger, executive director, Kanbe's Markets
- D'Vonta Richard, owner, The Cakery and Bread House KC
Segment 2, beginning at 22:28: County health rankings outline disparity between Johnson and Wyandotte Counties.
This year's county health rankings show that, once again, Wyandotte County residents have lower life expectancy rates than folks living in Johnson County, just to the south. But what's behind the enduring imbalance, and is any progress being made to minimize it? We asked health experts to weigh in on the unique issues facing the neighboring communities.
- Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino, senior fellow and strategy team leader, Kansas Health Institute
- Wesley McKain, program supervisor, Healthy Communities Wyandotte
