Hen House Markets

Balls Food Stores has come a long way since it first opened in 1923.  They take great pride in being a part of the best grocery operation in the area, and even greater pride that it’s family owned and operated as the third generation prepares to take hold of the company. There are currently 29 stores that spread throughout the metropolitan area under the names of Hen House Market and Balls Price Chopper.  Nearly 4,000 people — referred to as teammates — work at those stores. “Our grocery store is only as good as the people who work there.”  We are very fortunate to have dedicated people who create great stores for our customers.

A partnership between the 12 locally owned and operated Hen House stores and Good Natured Family Farms  has been formed to bring focus and attention to the quality of food produced by local farmers. The Buy Fresh Buy Local campaign focuses on bringing the best of products grown and produced by local family farms in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area. We understand how difficult it is to be a success over time in this marketplace and identify with the struggles of local companies to survive. We find this partnership supports our values of providing the highest quality of fresh products available to our customers, supports the health and vitality of entrepreneurial family farmers and the overall health of the local economy. For more information, visit www.henhouse.com.