Help improve food access in central Topeka

Help a local nonprofit bring a grocery store to 12th and Washburn in central Topeka by completing a quick survey about your grocery purchasing habits. The mission of Central Topeka Grocery Oasis is to provide a nourishing, affordable and sustainable food source to central Topeka neighborhoods facing food insecurity.

English language survey

Spanish language survey

While the grocery will provide convenient access to nine core neighborhoods of Central Topeka, many people who work or visit downtown Topeka can also take advantage of this store once it opens.

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Read more about the history of grocery stores in central Topeka and future plans of the Central Topeka Grocery Oasis. Learn more about Community Resources available in Topeka and Shawnee County including food banks, pantries and meals.

Lissa Staley

Librarian

Lissa Staley is a familiar face around the library and throughout Topeka. As Community Connections librarian, she comes alongside people and organizations while they work to learn, experiment and improve their own lives and the community around them. From Library Trivia and NaNoWrimo to voter education and non-profit support, she enjoys helping people make connections to the community and each other. She reads a combination of speculative and science fiction novels, self-help and social justice, and local news, while trying to make sense of them all together.

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