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 program.

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 evaluation classes - pick one location / time.

class locations

University of Kansas Medical Center

University of Kansas Fairway North building 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, Kansas, 3rd floor conference room (see map)

Tuesday, May 12, 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9, 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7, 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1-2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. OR Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1-2:30 p.m.

Merriam Community Center

6040 Slater Street, Merriam, Kansas

Wednesday, May 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. OR Wednesday, Oct. 14, 5:30-7 p.m.

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center

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

Thursday, May 14, 10-11 a.m. (English); 12-1 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursday, June 11, 10-11 a.m. (English); 12-1 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursday, July 9, 10-11 a.m. (English); 12-1 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursday, Aug. 6, 10-11 a.m. (English); 12-1 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursday, Sept. 3, 10-11 a.m. (English); 12-1 p.m. (Spanish)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 9:30-11 (English); 12-2 p.m. (Spanish) OR Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:30-11:30 (Spanish only)

monthly handouts

KC Fresh Rx Handout 1 - ENGLISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 1 - SPANISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 2 - ENGLISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 2 - SPANISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 3 - ENGLISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 3 - SPANISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 4 - ENGLISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 4 - SPANISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 5 - ENGLISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 5 - SPANISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 6 - ENGLISH

KC Fresh Rx Handout 6 - SPANISH

Classroom content

Here are links to classroom content, including lessons and cooking demonstrations.

Class 2 - ENGLISH Class 2 - SPANISH Class 2 - ARABIC Class 2 - SOMALI Class 2 - VIETNAMESE Class 3 - ENGLISH Class 3 - SPANISH Class 3 - ARABIC Class 3 - SOMALI Class 3 - VIETNAMESE Class 4 - ENGLISH Class 4 - SPANISH Class 4 - ARABIC Class 4 - SOMALI Class 4 - VIETNAMESE Class 5 - ENGLISH Class 5 - SPANISH Class 5 - ARABIC Class 5 - SOMALI Class 5 - VIETNAMESE Class 6 - ENGLISH Class 6 - SPANISH Class 6 - ARABIC Class 6 - SOMALI Class 6 - VIETNAMESE

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 28 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 - English How to store your fresh fruits and vegetables - Spanish Food safety during a power outage - English Food safety during a power outage - Spanish Food safety during a power outage - Arabic Food safety during a power outage - Vietnamese How to use MyPlate - English How to use MyPlate - Spanish How to use MyPlate - Arabic How to use MyPlate - Vietnamese Create a Stir Fry - English Create a Stir Fry - Spanish

Resources

Fruits and vegetables on a grocery store display

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.

People packing food donations into boxes

Food pantries

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

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.

Classroom content

Here are links to classroom content, including lessons and cooking demonstrations. Each session is available in multiple languages.

Session two

This session details how eating more fresh fruits and vegetables benefits your health.