Health Disparities Initiatives
Independence is working to address healthful food disparities, reduce health disparities, and decrease cases of COVID-19 in Independence residents.
Populations being served will include racial and ethnic minority groups residing in Independence as well as those with a disability, living in poverty, and/or without computer access.
These activities align with the Statewide Health Disparities Initiative’s goals of reducing COVID-19 related disparities and control of infection/transmission.
For more information on the program or to see if you qualify for a grocery delivery subscription, you can email tsage@indepmo.org or call 816-325-7986. Applications are available in English and Spanish (Español).
FAQ
Unfortunately, the Independence Health and Animal Services Department is unable to purchase food. If you are looking for food assistance, please visit Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City for a list of local food pantries.
Households are eligible if they have at least one member that have recently tested positive for Covid-19, diagnosed with Long Covid, or is participating in one of the following programs: TANF, WIC, Unemployment, SNAP/EBT, Disability, Medicaid, or Medicare. Households below the federal poverty guideline are also eligible.
We currently offer Hy-Vee+ and Instacart+ subscriptions.
The subscription lasts for 1 year.
Applications will be accepted until May 2024.