Ice Cream On A Mission
In proud partnership with TNC Community we are changing the way businesses hire people with disabilities. 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.
celebrate with the joy of ice cream
Party Room
With space for up to 12 guests our private party room is a go to choice for kids birthday parties in Lee’s Summit.
Party Packs
Call ahead to schedule pick up of pre-packed scoops for your event. Party Packs come with 12 or 24 scoops.
Event Catering
Celebrate inclusion at your next event with our ice cream catering. 50 scoops is our recommended quantity minimum.
Kelly McGillis
CEO, TNC Community
“Through our partnership with Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, 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 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
More than a dozen new restaurants & shops opened in Lee’s Summit in 2025
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream serves seven core flavors of ice cream along with rotating seasonal flavors. The store is also dedicated to creating jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in partnership with TNC Community nonprofit.
— Janice Phelan, The Kansas City Star
Kansas City’s milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard. Here are the best to try this summer
Kansas City-area ice cream shops and diners offer milkshakes for all moods, whether you’re chasing a nostalgic experience or looking for something novel.
— Shannon Carpenter, KCUR
Howdy homemade Fan Club
Take part in the sweetest movement in Kansas City and become a member of the Howdy Homemade Fan Club. In return for supporting our mission to create equitable, meaningful jobs for remarkable individuals, we’ll treat you to free ice cream, Howdy Homemade 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
The ice cream is hands down the best I’ve ever had! It’s a blessing to see business owners offering a much needed service to our communities by enlisting those in our communities far too often ignored and forgotten.
— Rebecca
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