Name: InnovateHER Monthly Meetup: The Next Chapter
Start: 2025-11-11T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-11T11:00:00-06:00
Location: Kansas City Public Library - Central Library

InnovateHER Monthly Meetup: The Next Chapter

Join us at the Kansas City Public Library - Central Branch for a special InnovateHER KC Monthly Meetup focused on food insecurity, dignity, and community care.
With the loss of SNAP benefits and federal funding to key nutrition programs affecting millions of Americans, including many of our Kansas City neighbors, we’re coming together to learn and take action to support our community.
We’ll gather in The Nook, the library’s coffee shop, to hear from Chef Shanita, Executive Director of The Prospect KC and NourishKC, about how her team is feeding our neighbors, creating workforce opportunities, and tackling systemic food inequity head-on. We’ll also hear about library programs supporting local families.
We’re collecting unopened packages of:
- Tampons and pads (all sizes and types)
- Individually wrapped feminine wipes
- Baby formula, diapers, and wipes
- Toiletries (deodorant, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, etc.)
We’re not accepting food donations at this time, but come ready to cash mob a local, innovateher-led organization making a difference. Times are tough, but every bit helps so donate what you can to support The Prospect KC’s ongoing work.
Parking: Available in the paid Central Library Parking Garage (enter on 10th Street between Baltimore and Wyandotte) or on-street around the venue.
More About Our Hosts:
Kansas City Public Library, a book lender and community cornerstone dedicated to learning, access, and connection.
Learn more: https://kclibrary.org/locations/central?RD-central=
The Prospect KC, a social enterprise led by Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant that nourishes our community through food, education, and workforce development.
Learn More: https://www.theprospectkc.org/
Learn More About The Nook: https://www.theprospectkc.org/coffee
NourishKC, a community kitchen committed to ensuring equitable access to healthy food and eliminating food insecurity in Kansas City.
Learn More: https://www.theprospectkc.org/prospectinitiatives
About Monthly Meetups:
- Take place on the 1st Tuesday of every month.
- Alternate between morning coffees and evening happy hours.
- Events are held at women+ owned and led venues around KC whenever possible.
- Attendees are responsible for their own expenses at most IHKC events.
- We ask attendees to be kind, tip well, and support the heck out of our hosts.
- If you require accommodation to attend an IHKC event, reach out to [email protected] and we'll do everything we can to ensure a safe, good time for you.
Want to know what to expect from an IHKC Monthly Meetup? Here’s a primer to help you make your way:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19nfRdj2ZckGM8LQurNGh_OSBFmYZm1o7/view?usp=sharing