Thelma's Kitchen

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🥗 KC’s first & only pay-it-forward cafe
❤ gathering place where ALL are welcome
🤲 every meal ordered helps people in need
đź’Ľ a program of Reconciliation Services

The food at your event does more than fill plates—it helps create the experience.Whether you're hosting a team lunch, cl...
06/05/2026

The food at your event does more than fill plates—it helps create the experience.

Whether you're hosting a team lunch, client meeting, board retreat, or community gathering, thoughtfully prepared food sets the tone for everything that follows.

At Thelma's Kitchen Catering, we create fresh, delicious meals designed to bring people together around the table.

And because every order supports the mission of Reconciliation Services, your catering choice helps strengthen our Kansas City community, too.

Food that sets the tone.
Impact that lasts beyond the meal.

Learn more → thelmaskitchen.org/catering

06/05/2026

Our CEO, Fr. Justin Mathews, puts it simply: our neighbors need us right now.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, Project Pay-it-Forward has already raised enough to provide more than 500 meals through Thelma's Kitchen's meal token program. We're incredibly grateful for that support.

But we're only 20% of the way to our goal.

That means we still need to fund more than 2,000 meals for neighbors and clients who rely on Thelma's Kitchen for nourishing food, dignity, and connection.

We're also working to unlock a generous $10,000 challenge gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. If our community raises the first $15,000, they will provide the remaining $10,000 needed to help us reach our goal of 2,500 meals.

Every $10 provides one meal.

Will you help us close the gap?

Donate today: https://donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif

Looking for a place the whole family will enjoy?At Thelma's Kitchen Café, we've got something for everyone — from fresh ...
06/04/2026

Looking for a place the whole family will enjoy?

At Thelma's Kitchen Café, we've got something for everyone — from fresh salads and sandwiches to comforting favorites, soups, baked goods, and more. Whether you're meeting friends for lunch or bringing the kids along, you'll find delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and prices that make dining out a little easier.

And now, kids' meals are just $1!

Come grab lunch with us this week and see why Thelma's Kitchen has become a favorite gathering place for Kansas City families. ❤️

We're officially halfway through Project Pay-it-Forward — and thanks to this incredible community, 433 meals have alread...
06/03/2026

We're officially halfway through Project Pay-it-Forward — and thanks to this incredible community, 433 meals have already been funded through Thelma's Kitchen's meal token program.

But there's still important work ahead to reach our goal.

With one week remaining, we still need to fund 2,067 meals to reach our goal of raising $25,000 for neighbors and clients who rely on meal tokens for nourishing food, dignity, and connection.

We're also working to unlock a generous $10,000 challenge gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. If our community raises the first $15,000, Blue KC will contribute the remaining $10,000 needed to help us reach our goal.

Every $10 provides one meal.

Will you help us close the gap and provide more meals for our neighbors? Donate today: https://donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif

06/02/2026

A simple act of generosity can make a meaningful difference for someone in our community.

Through Project Pay-it-Forward, we're working to raise $25,000 to support Thelma's Kitchen's meal token program and provide 2,500 meals for neighbors and clients in our community. For many of the people we serve, these meals provide not only nourishment, but dignity, care, and connection during difficult seasons of life.

We're also incredibly grateful to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for their generous $10,000 challenge gift. If our community raises the first $15,000, Blue KC will contribute the remaining $10,000 needed to help us reach our goal.

Every $10 provides one meal.

Will you join us in helping feed our community?

Donate today: https://donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif

What does $50 provide through Project Pay-it-Forward?🍽️ Five nourishing meals💛 Five neighbors cared for🏠 Five moments of...
06/01/2026

What does $50 provide through Project Pay-it-Forward?

🍽️ Five nourishing meals
đź’› Five neighbors cared for
🏠 Five moments of belonging

Every token helps welcome someone to the table at Thelma’s Kitchen with dignity and care.

A special thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for their generous $10,000 challenge gift! If our community can raise the first $15,000, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City will contribute the remaining $10,000 needed to help us reach our goal.

Donate today and help us feed our community at https://donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif.

06/01/2026

✨ donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif ✨

⬆️ the link to our fundraiser, Project Pay-it-Forward, to help us reach our goal of $25,000 for meals for neighbors in need 🩷

And don’t forget that you help neighbors in need every time you eat in the café, too! All sales help us tackle food insecurity on the east side. Check out this week’s menu, and come by and see us!

đź“Ť3101 Troost Ave.
đź•š 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., M-F

You don't have to choose between food you'll love and a mission you can feel good about.When you order catering from The...
05/29/2026

You don't have to choose between food you'll love and a mission you can feel good about.

When you order catering from Thelma's Kitchen, you're getting fresh, thoughtfully prepared meals made by a team that cares deeply about quality, hospitality, and community.

And because Thelma's Kitchen is a social venture of Reconciliation Services, every order helps support mental health services, food access, housing stability, and other critical resources for Kansas City neighbors.

Eat well. Do good. You can have both.

Explore catering options → thelmaskitchen.org/catering

Project Pay-it-Forward is all about making sure our neighbors have access to nourishing meals served with dignity, care,...
05/28/2026

Project Pay-it-Forward is all about making sure our neighbors have access to nourishing meals served with dignity, care, and connection đź’›

We’re working to raise $25,000 to support Thelma’s Kitchen’s meal token program — and thanks to a generous $10,000 challenge gift from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, every donation can go even further. If our community raises the first $15,000, Blue KC will help us cross the finish line.

Every $10 provides one meal. Click here to donate and help us feed our community: https://donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif

05/27/2026

Project Pay-it-Forward starts TODAY đź’›

From now through June 10, we’re working to raise $25,000 to provide 2,500 nourishing meals for neighbors in need through Thelma’s Kitchen’s meal token program. Every $10 gift provides one meal for someone in our community.

A huge thank you to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City for their incredible $10,000 challenge gift! If we can raise the first $15,000 together, Blue KC will provide the remaining $10,000 needed to help us reach our goal.

For many of our neighbors, these meals provide more than nourishment — they provide dignity, care, and connection.

Help us feed our community today: https://donate.rs3101.org/ge/ppif

Address

3101 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO
64109

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

(816) 931-4751

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