Amazing Ice Cream Served by Amazing People
Howdy Homemade is on a relentless pursuit to create jobs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ice Cream On A Mission
At Howdy Homemade Ice Cream we are changing the way businesses hire people with IDD. Empowerment is what we do best.
About Us
Howdy Homemade was born out of a vision to realize the potential of everyone, and a conviction that the restaurant industry is about people first, then food.
Our Mission
To create equitable, meaningful jobs for remarkable individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—our heroes—who bring the joy of amazing ice cream to the heart of our community.
Our Vision
To reshape the way society views individuals with unique disabilities, ultimately creating a more inclusive community for all.
Creating Opportunities For Individuals With Disabilities
Ice Cream Shop
Our shop is located in the Chapel Ridge Shopping Center of Lee’s Summit, MO.
Event Catering
Bring the joy of amazing ice cream, served by amazing people to your next event.
Training Academy
Soft-skill development and career planning for internship and employment opportunities.
Kelly McGillis
CEO, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream
“With Howdy Homemade, we’re not just serving up delicious scoops of homemade ice cream—we’re serving up opportunities that promise to make our entire community more inclusive.“
Howdy in the News
Voted Best Ice Cream of Eastern Jackson County
The Examiner
Independence, MO
New ice cream shop in Lee’s Summit hires employees with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Vanilla and birthday cake are just a couple of the flavors offered at Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Lee’s Summit. The store, which just opened Mat 16, also has one extra special ingredient: inclusion.
— Fernanda Silva, KSHB 41 News Reporter
Join the Fan Club
Take part in the sweetest movement in Kansas City and sign up for the Howdy Homemade Fan Club. As a thank you for your support of our mission to create equitable, meaningful jobs for remarkable individuals we’ll treat you to free ice cream, swag, access to exclusive events, and more!
Reviews From our Guests
First visit. DELICIOUS lemon crunch ice cream. Also got a scoop of cold brew & cookies, which was almost as good as the lemon (lemon is my favorite in general, so biased). Recommend you support this local business tucked away next to Price Chopper.
— Edward DeVilbiss
So great! Loved my Dr. Pepper chocolate chip and my daughter and son loved the Chocolate Dipped Banana and Cinnamon Roll. Seriously great ice cream and a great business with a great mission. We will be back.
— Stephen Rew
Great spot for ice cream near Kansas City! Yummy ice cream and a really cool mission. My little brother wanted to go in and get another serving! The workers were very helpful and friendly. I’ve followed Howdy Homemade for a while and was so excited when they announced the Lee Summit location. Everyone near here needs to go try!
— Casey Glaude