KC Bulk


 Attempting a Zero Waste lifestyle can be difficult without the proper resources. There have been times where I’ve researched for hours places to shop and eat in unfamiliar places just to avoid unnecessary packaging. As I travel, I will put together all of the bulk stores I experience so that you have easy access to bulk and locally grown products near you. Please, bare with me while I work on making this list. You have to start somewhere, right? 😉

Tip: Some great sources that I have found to locating bulk stores is searching for them on Yelp.

**Please, verify these locations are still open before you go.

 

St. Joseph: 


Hy-Vee
201 N. Belt hwy
St. Joseph , MO 64506
(816) 232-9750
*Flour, sugar, granola cereals, oats, trail mixes, nuts, candy, dried fruit, spices, peanut butter, honey, oils, and coffee.

Leupold’s Greenhouse and Orchard
8407 US-59
 St Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-2905
*Local fruits and veggies along with cheese sold in wax only and bulk seeds!

Upco
3705 Pear St
 St Joseph, MO 64503
(800) 254-8726
*Bulk bird seed for cockatiels, parrots, finches, guinea pigs, hamsters, monkey treats, dog treats, raw hide, and dog food.

Petco
5201 N Belt hwy Suite 105
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 233-3082
*Bulk doggie treats
 

Kansas City:


Hy-Vee
*Flour, sugar, granola cereals, oats, trail mixes, nuts, candy, dried fruit, cookies, crackers, spices, peanut butter, honey, oils, and coffee.

Sprouts
*Flour, sugar, granola cereals, oats, trail mixes, nuts, candy, dried fruit, cookies, crackers, spices, coffee, veggie chips, dried veggies, seeds, muffins, bulk bread, and soap. 
**I have confirmed that this store will allow your own containers. 

Kansas City Market
20 W 5th St #201
 Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 842-1271
 *Bulk spices, coffees, teas, rice, nuts, dried fruit, candy, and bread. Also, tons of local produce, dairy, and meat available when in season There are many vendors here that will gladly put their goods into your containers.

Hand and Land
1527 Ash Street
Leawood, KS  66206
(913) 491-6950
Website
 *Bulk dish soap, hand soap, all purpose cleaner, and laundry soap. Also sells many wonderful eco-friendly productions made locally in KC.  

Whole Foods 
* Flour, sugar, granola cereals, oats, trail mixes, nuts, candy, dried fruit, cookies, crackers, spices, coffee, veggie chips, dried veggies, seeds, muffins, bulk bread, cookies, pastries, meat and soap. 

BulkIt 
13444 Santa Fe Trail Dr
Lenexa, KS 66215 
(913) 955-2855 
Website
* Nuts, seeds, flours, honey, and more!
**I have confirmed that this store will allow your own containers. 

The Merc Co-op
901 Iowa St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-8544  
Website
*Package free meat, loose bread, nuts, seeds, grains, flours, rice, spices, coffee, etc.

Checkers
2300 Louisiana St
Lawrence, KS 66046
(785) 843-0023
Website
* rice, grains, oats, nuts, seeds, tortillas, etc.

Phoenix Herb Company 
4305 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 531-8327
Website
*spices, teas

Indigo Wild Aromatics
3125 Wyandotte
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 221-3480
Website
*Soaps, Will Refill Laundry Detergent “in plastic bottle”

Lush
Oak Park Mall
11149 W 95th St.
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913) 888-5874
Website
*Package Free Soaps, Shampoo Bars, Conditioner, Deodorant, Bubble Bath, Plastic-Free Tooth Tabs, etc. (Also takes plastic containers back for reuse)
**I have confirmed that this store will allow your own containers. 


Nature’s Own Health Food Market
4301 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 991-9420
Website
*Have not verified Bulk variety yet.

9 thoughts on “KC Bulk”

  1. Hi Megean! I found out today that the Price Chopper in South Kansas City also sells bulk food. It's not the premium quality you would find at a natural food store or co-op, but they have a wide selection and its definitely an affordable option to add to your list!

  3. WOW, this is an amazing list!! Just getting started trying to learn to be more sustainable and live a zero waste/plastic free lifestyle in the KC area. THANK YOU!!

  4. I'm a KC resident and I just learned that pet food bags are not recyclable. I was searching for bulk feed does that will allow me to bring my own sack, and I found this site instead. How wonderful! I really appreciate this resource and I look forward to reading more of your content. Thank you!

  5. Yes, sadly they are not. Terracycle does offer recycling programs on certain bags. I just opt for the biggest bag I can buy until a bulk pet food store opens in KC. 😉

    I'm so happy you found my blog! I hope my tips and tricks can be beneficial!

  7. I'm a long time KC resident transitioning to a zero waste lifestyle. Thank you so much for your list! Anyone know of a place to get zero waste tofu??

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