Catholic Charities of Kansas City- St. Joseph receives $7,000 grant from Bayer Fund donation to help food is medicine. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (June 10, 2026) Ashley Everett, Director of Marketing & Communications [email protected] Direct Line: 816.659.8258 Bayer Contact: Nicole Hayes Email: [email protected] Phone: 201.421.5268 KANSAS CITY, MO. June 10, 2026: Catholic Charities of Kansas City- St. Joseph (CCKCSJ) announced today it received a grant for $7,000 from Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S. This grant will be used towards building a better future by ensuring Catholic Charities' on-site food pantry, the Market, has access to healthy food options for families facing food insecurity. "This grant is part of Bayer Fund's continued support for food and nutrition programs in communities across the United States," said Amy Simpson, Director of Philanthropy and Community Impact at Bayer Fund. "We are proud to support CCKCSJ and their work to provide healthy meal options for neighbors in Kansas City, MO." In Bayer Fund and CCKCSJ's goal to see the communities we serve flourish. The funds will specifically support Catholic Charities' the Market, which empowers families to shop for groceries in a dignified, choice-based setting. With Bayer Fund's support, the Market will be able to stock more fresh produce, dairy, and protein options, items that are often scarce for those experiencing food insecurity. This grant strengthens Catholic Charities' commitment to the belief that food is medicine, and that access to healthy food is essential for long-term well-being. In 2025, Bayer Fund awarded more than $3.4 million in grants to 100 organizations, including $2.6 million in support for impactful Food & Nutrition and Health & Wellness programs in communities where our employees live and work. Through these efforts, Bayer Fund supports local programs that address major national challenges aligning with Bayer's mission Health for all, hunger for none. Catholic Charities of Kansas City- St. Joseph For 147 years, CCKCSJ continues to advocate for and serve the vulnerable and those in need. Today, Catholic Charities delivers support through 27 counties in western Missouri with a focus "To Serve & To Lift" by providing emergency assistance and robust programming in the areas of employment and financial development, children and family supports (including adoption services), Veteran services, rapid and permanent supportive housing, food market and more. www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org