WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall issued the following press release:

On Friday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), met with business owners, educators, and community members in Kansas City, getting a first-hand look at programs that are strengthening local communities. His stops included Kanbe's Market, the Turner School District, and UltraTech Aerospace.

Highlights from the visits included:

Kanbe's Market

Senator Marshall toured Kanbe's Market, a Kansas City-based food distribution service that rescues surplus produce and provides affordable options across local neighborhoods. Kanbe's operates a cost-share model with partner stores, reinvesting 30% of sales revenue into communities while redirecting food from waste...