Midwest Soul VegFest

12/24/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café and Urban Restaurant Hosts Free Christmas Dinners to Nourish Community with Love

Kansas City, MO — This Christmas, Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café, in partnership with Urban Restaurant and community supporters, will open its doors to provide free, nourishing Christmas dinners to individuals and families —ensuring that no one in the community has to face the holiday without a warm meal and a sense of belonging.

Founded by wellness advocate and cancer thriver Gigi Jones (Gigi the Vegan), the café has long been a place of healing, hope, and nourishment. The Free Christmas Dinner initiative reflects Gigi’s belief that food is more than sustenance—it is medicine, love, and a powerful way to care for one another.

“We know the holidays can be especially difficult for families experiencing food insecurity,” said Gigi Jones. Chef Clark, owner of Urban Restaurant, decided to join his mom in uplifting the community “Our goal is to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and cared for. Everyone deserves a warm, healthy meal on Christmas Day—served with dignity and compassion.”

Event Details:
📅 Date: Christmas Day
📍 Location: 1103 Westport Rd KCMO 64111
🍽️ Cost: Free
🌱 Open to: Everyone from 11am-2pm

Community members interested in volunteering, donating, or partnering to support this initiative are encouraged to reach out and join in spreading warmth and nourishment this holiday season.

12/20/2025

Kc Health initiative is offering free vegan organic Christmas meals as a community gesture, of love and compassion , featuring dishes like lentil loaf, mas potatoes and gravy, roasted veggies and a green salad ,

12/18/2025

This holiday season, Midwest Soul Vegfest is giving from the heart 🤍

In the spirit of love, unity, and compassion, we’re honored to host our Annual Christmas Food Giveaway, providing free, nourishing plant-based meals to individuals and families in our community.

No one should have to choose between warmth and a meal during the holidays. This is more than food — it’s hope, dignity, and community care served with love.

If you or someone you know could use a warm holiday meal, please join us.
If you’re able to support, volunteer, or donate, your kindness makes this possible.

Together, we nourish bodies, uplift spirits, and celebrate the true meaning of the season. 🌱✨

📍 Community Love • 🌱 Plant-Based • 🤝 Powered by Compassion

12/10/2025

11/28/2025

Today we celebrate more than a meal — we celebrate compassion, wellness, community, and the beautiful abundance the earth provides us. 🌱

While many gather around traditional dishes, we gather around intentional nourishment — plates filled with living, vibrant, plant-based foods that heal, energize, and honor every part of creation.

11/11/2025

Big announcement coming soon!!

11/11/2025

Did you know that grasshoppers play a huge role in keeping our ecosystems healthy and balanced?

These little jumpers do much more than hop around our gardens — they’re essential for:
Soil Health: When grasshoppers feed on plants, their waste helps return nutrients back into the soil, keeping it rich and fertile.
🐦 Food Source: Birds, reptiles, and even small mammals rely on grasshoppers as a major food source — keeping the food web thriving.
🌾 Biodiversity Balance: By feeding on a variety of plants, grasshoppers help prevent any one species from overgrowing, which supports ecosystem diversity.

Every creature has a purpose — even the ones we might overlook. The next time you see a grasshopper, remember they’re part of nature’s team keeping our planet in rhythm.

11/01/2025

Today’s the perfect day to celebrate compassion, sustainability, and delicious plant-based food. Go out and support your local vegan restaurants — they rely on our community to keep creating amazing, cruelty-free meals. Every bite makes a difference! 💚

11/01/2025

Who caught this interview with John Salley?

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10/30/2025

Midwest Soul Vegfest was all about connection, compassion, and community — from the delicious plant-based bites to the inspiring conversations and contagious smiles. 💚

Grateful for every vendor, volunteer, and visitor who brought their energy and love to the festival. You could feel the soul in every moment. 🌞

Here’s to more gatherings that feed the spirit and the planet. 🌱

10/14/2025

Creating positive change that are in alignment with community empowerment and growth.

10/09/2025

What an unforgettable 3-day weekend celebrating health, community, and soulful living at Midwest Soul VegFest!

From our amazing vendors and speakers to the volunteers, performers, and every guest who came out to support this movement—you made this weekend truly special. 💚

Your energy, smiles, and commitment to wellness remind us why we do this work. Together, we’re showing the world that healthy living, compassion, and culture can thrive right here in Kansas City.

A special thank-you to our sponsors, partners, and community organizations who helped make this possible. Because of you, we continue to uplift and inspire through food, wellness, and love.

Let’s keep this momentum going—see you next year for an even bigger and better Midwest Soul VegFest! 🌎✨