Good People Cafe temporarily closes to reevaluate business model [Video]

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers portions of eastern Jackson County, including areas like Blue Springs and Independence. If you have a story idea to share, send an email to Claire at claire.bradshaw@kshb.com.

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In May, KSHB 41 News shared the excitement of the Good People Cafe’s opening.

The cafe sported full tables, eager staff and new friendships. It was intended to be not only a place for people with disabilities to seek employment but a community hub for Grain Valley.

However, the inside was dark and empty this week as signs adorned the windows telling customers the restaurant was temporarily closed.

“In the last two, three weeks of being on the edge, some things have happened. Some critical illnesses with key staff that kind of got us into a stumbling block, and lost a couple of staff this past week. It just forced us right now to close and reevaluate,” …