COVID-19 Policy Resources
Our policy team has collected information and resources about food access, food policy, food systems and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quick links are provided below and a detailed policy resource guide is available here.
Updated November 10, 2020
Consumers
Farm & Food Businesses
Food Access
Food Policy & Advocacy
Physical Activity
Updated November 10, 2020
Consumers
- From the Land of Kansas Find products grown, raised or produced in Kansas
- KC Food Circle Find a CSA, farmers markets and restaurants who source locally
- KC CSA and Market Box Farms List of CSA and market box farms
- Missouri Food Finder Find local farmers markets, farm stands and food pantries
- MU Extension Nutrition & Health Recipes, cooking classes and more
- Report illegal price gouging
Farm & Food Businesses
- After the Harvest Food recovery from grocers, restaurants and farms
- Farmers Market Coalition Operating guidelines and other COVID-19 resources
- Farmers market regulations and resources
- Farmers’ Legal Action Group Navigating COVID-19 relief
- Kansas Department of Agriculture
- Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association COVID-19 information
- Kansas Rural Center COVID-19 Guidance for Farms and Communities
- KCSourceLink COVID-19 business resources
- Missouri Department of Agriculture COVID-19 resources
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Missouri Restaurant Association COVID-19 information
- One Fair Wage Emergency Fund National emergency fund for restaurant workers
- Small Business Administration Apply for COVID-19 relief funds
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food safety guidance
Food Access
- Apply for SNAP
- Apply for WIC
- Kansas – online
- Missouri – online, email [email protected] or call 800.392.8209
- Pandemic-EBT
- Kansas – FAQs
- Missouri – Benefits information
- Food Equality Initiative Contact for services for people with food allergies or celiac disease
- Harvesters List of pantries and COVID-19 response
- Meals for Kids Find meals for kids when schools are closed
- Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877
- Text “Summer Meals” to 97779 or by calling 1-866-348-6479
- RideKC Information regarding bus service during COVID-19
- Shop by Bus map Find grocery stores near bus stops
Food Policy & Advocacy
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Updates on policies related to food insecurity, healthcare and workers
- Empower MO Regular briefings on food insecurity and other issues in Missouri
- Food Policy Networks Resources for food policy councils and coalitions
- Food Research and Action Center Food policy and action alerts on food insecurity and hunger relief
- Kansas Alliance for Wellness Network of food, farm and policy councils in Kansas advocating for food access
- National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Updates and action alerts relating to small and sustainable farms
Physical Activity
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Prevention guidelines for physical activity
- Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Open with limited capacity and restrictions
- Jackson County Parks and Rec Open with reduced capacity or limitations
- Wyandotte County/KCK Parks and Recreation Open with restrictions and social distancing