Causes: Food, Food Programs

Mission: Our mission is the alleviate hunger and promote health by offering nourishing, high quality, local foods on a pay what you can basis. Our vision is to create a more compassionate, thriving, and economically strong community through local and sustainable food.

Results: In 2017 we served: 29,788 healthy meals in our community. Paid less or used a meal token for a meal: 2,415Meal tokens donated by community: 2,207Number of volunteers: 620Number of events hosted by Take Root: 26Number of events at Take Root hosted by community: 37Number of community partner meals offered for free: 5Weekly events in 2017: 8Largest event: Community Roots Festival, 700+ in attendance

Target demographics: alleviate hunger and promote health

Direct beneficiaries per year: 29,788 people get fresh healthy meals. Of those 2,415 did not donate for their meal.

Geographic areas served: Kirksville, MO

Programs: pay-what-you-can healthy nourishing local foods! we also offer free community workshops about topics like local eating, sustainability, and gardening.