You can have both.
EAT WELL, DO GOOD.
Thelma's Kitchen is Entering a New Chapter
As of September 2, Thelma’s Kitchen’s café and catering services are temporarily closed as we take time to reflect, listen and thoughtfully consider what comes next.
For years, Thelma’s Kitchen has been more than a place to share a meal. It has been a place for connection, community and hospitality — rooted in the legacy of Mother Thelma and the mission of Reconciliation Services. As we look toward the future, we want to be thoughtful about how Thelma’s Kitchen can continue to live out that mission in its next chapter.
While our café and catering services are paused, our commitment to feeding our neighbors continues. Reconciliation Services will continue providing meals to our clients throughout this transition, just as we have served our community for nearly 40 years.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has dined with us, ordered catering, volunteered, partnered with us or supported Thelma’s Kitchen over the years.
This isn’t goodbye. We’re excited to imagine what’s next, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Thelma’s Kitchen in the future.
Read a letter from our senior leadership team to learn more about this transition and what’s ahead.
Thelma's Kitchen is a community cafe and catering program in Kansas City, operated by Reconciliation Services.
We serve great food, create space for people to gather, and use café and catering revenue to support mental health services, affordable food access, housing stability, and more for our neighbors in need.
Join us to help build a stronger, more compassionate community — one plate at a time.
By sharing a meal or booking catering, you're directly supporting mental health services, eviction prevention, ID assistance, and more for our neighbors in need.
We bring people together over fresh, affordable meals in the heart of Kansas City — where dishes range from $1 to $8 for every budget.
3101 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109
Open M-F, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
From meetings to celebrations, Thelma's Kitchen offers reliable, beautifully prepared catering made with care — supporting local farms, sustainable food practices, and the Kansas City community.
