A social enterprise
The Whole Person Catering is a social enterprise sponsored by The Whole Person, a Missouri Center for Independent Living headquartered in Kansas City MO. We serve sandwiches, salads, sides, desserts, catering platters, bowls, and beverages.
The Whole Person Catering is staffed by participants in EmployAbilities, a comprehensive employment training program for job seekers living with a developmental disability administered by The Whole Person.
Mission Statement: The Whole Person Catering will prepare people with disabilities for competitive employment.
The Whole Person has built a comprehensive employment training program for job seekers living with a developmental disability called EmployAbilities.
This training program is a three-stage, eight-week program that provides individuals living with developmental disabilities the opportunity to refine their working and job-seeking skill sets. EmployAbilites focuses on training through The Whole Person Catering providing individuals the ability to acquire skills that will serve them in an employment environment they have an interest in working in.
Testimonials:
Everything was INCREDIBLE! Much of our meeting was spent talking about how delicious everything was, and how cool your organization is. We will definitely be ordering again. Thank you!
Jessica Reusch, Senior Administrative Assistant
First American Title Insurance Co.
Hi, I just wanted to follow-up with you regarding the wonderful lunch we had from you all yesterday. It arrived on time and was so delicious. Everyone just loved it. The spinach salad with the grilled corn was amazing! The delivery person was so thoughtful and even helped me set it up. I have been telling everyone about you guys, so I hope more business comes your way. I know I will definitely be returning for most of my event lunches. Thank you, again, for what you do there!
Christina Urberger, Owner
Interior Landscapes
The food was amazing, especially the sweet potato sandwich!! We will definitely use The Whole Person Catering again and I will recommend you. Thanks for a wonderful lunch, great way to end our week.
Molly Eberle
Jackson County CASA
The Whole Person Catering Team
Our team will make your meal more meaningful by deliciously combining fresh, flavorful cuisine with life-changing employment which prepares people with disabilities for competitive employment.
The Whole Person Catering has built in a comprehensive employment training program for job seekers living with a developmental disability called EmployAbilities. The team is led by Catering Manager & Chef Stephanie Edwards in the kitchen and Employment Services Manager April Schmidt. The Whole Person’s dynamic Employment Services Team is instrumental in guiding the students in our EmployAbilities program to acquire skills that will assist them in seeking employment.
About The Whole Person
Our Mission: The Whole Person connects people with disabilities to the resources they need by supporting independent choice and advocating for positive change in the community.
Our Vision: The Whole Person envisions a fully accessible community where opportunities and choices are not limited by disability.
Core Values: Our core values influence how we interact with each other, guide how we go about our work and fulfill our mission. Our core values are: Respect; Integrity; Inclusiveness; Commitment; and Collaboration.
The Whole Person provides services to people with disabilities and their families and strives to help them identify and implement resources appropriate to their situation. We serve the following counties in *Missouri: Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte, and the following counties in *Kansas: Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte.
