What’s New 
LeadingAge Kansas has an opportunity to earn an additional Value First sponsorship to further support advocacy and education efforts for members. 

Why It Matters 

  • Increased financial support for association-led initiatives 
  • Direct member benefit through foodservice cost‑savings insights 
  • Strengthened partnership with Value First 

What’s Needed 

Value First will provide the sponsorship if 5 new food cost studies are completed by the end of June

Call to Action 
Members are encouraged to request a food cost study and help unlock this additional sponsorship.  There is no obligation for members to convert. 

Read more about Value First’ Food Program here.  

Questions? Contact Ann Castro | 8176805471ann@leadingagekansas.org 


Value First – A LeadingAge Member Benefit 

As a LeadingAge member benefit, Value First is focused on the needs of senior living communities by providing choices, solutions and savings on food, medical, environmental, office supplies and capital equipment. 

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Ann Castro
Ann Castro is the Group Purchasing Advisor for Kansas. Ann has been with Value First for two years and is currently responsible for LeadingAge Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and LeadingAge Gulf States. She has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, focusing specifically on group purchasing and supply chain solutions within the non-acute market. She is best reached through email at ann@leadingagekansas.org