When our community is in need, Kansans come together, that much has been proven true over the last couple weeks, and we couldn’t be more thankful for the support we’ve received and outpouring of folks looking to help us feed our neighbors.
If you are looking to get involved this Thanksgiving season, consider one of these fun events to support:
Funnel Cakes for the Food Bank – Saturday, November 15th
Craving one last funnel cake for the year? Here’s your chance to snag one and make a difference for hungry Kansans!
Saturday, November 15th from 11 AM to 5 PM, Ottaway Legacy Shows will have their food trailer set up in the SCHEELS Wichita parking lot, and will be donating 100% of all sales from the day to the Kansas Food Bank!
There will also be a non-perishable food drive happening if you’d like to donate food as well.
Can’t make the event? No worries! You can donate a “virtual funnel cake” and help provide up to 40 meals! Donate here.
Wichita Turkey Trot x Dillons Peanut Butter Drive – Friday, November 14th & Saturday, November 15th
In honor of the Grand Re-opening celebration of the Harry & Webb Dillons, join our partners at the Wichita Turkey Trot to collect peanut butter for the Kansas Food Bank!
At FOUR select Dillons locations ONLY, buy one peanut butter and get one free! Go the extra mile by donating your extra jar to the volunteers on site accepting donations for the Kansas Food Bank.
Select Stores:
Harry & Webb | Central & Rock | 21st & Rock | 37th & Woodlawn
Can you help us reach 1,000 pounds of peanut butter?
Zero Hunger Zero Waste Register Campaign – November & December
Round up your change or donate $1, $5 or $10 at the register when you shop your local Dillons, and help fight holiday hunger! All donations made through the end of the year in our service area will benefit the Kansas Food Bank.
Learn more about the Zero Hunger Zero Waste commitment here.
Meatloaf Madness – Sunday, November 16th thru the Holiday Season
Kick-off First Mile Kitchen’s Meatloaf Madness at Central Standard Brewing, and then enjoy all holiday season at First Mile Kitchen.
Join FMK and purchase a meatloaf meal and pre-order holiday meatloafs. It’s easy, for every loaf you buy through the holidays, FMK gives a loaf to one of our partner organizations including HealthCore Clinic, Kansas Food Bank and Wichita Family Crisis Center.
Serving up at Central Standard Brewing on 11/16:
FMK Original Meatloaf
12oz beef, pork, and veal meatloaf with cranberry BBQ glaze, mashed potatoes, country-style green beans
Brunch Loaf Sando
6oz Breakfast Sausage, and maple pepper bacon meatloaf with chipotle bourbon ketchup, fried egg, and American cheese on a sesame seed bun
Just the 12 oz loaf? FMK Original and Brunch loafs available
KAKE’s Food for Good Drive – Now through Friday, November 21st
Join KAKE and the Kansas Food Bank for a holiday food drive to help stock our neighbors’ shelves this season! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1 – Pick up an empty bag (or 10!) from KAKE Studios (1500 N West) or the Kansas Food Bank (1919 E Douglas) now through November 20th.
2 – Fill the bag with pantry staples and other non-perishables listed
3 – Return the bag to the Kansas Food Bank on Friday, November 21st from 6 AM to 3 PM, and enter to win prizes from KAKE!
Learn more at KAKE.com/FoodforGood
✨ Together, we’re unlimited. ✨
Wichita Turkey Trot – Saturday, November 22nd
Wichita’s oldest road race, with both 2 mile and 10 mile race options, plus a Tiny Turkey Trot! Celebrate the 50th anniversary of this great local race, and help feed your neighbors by adding a donation at registration, or bringing a jar of peanut butter to the event.
Registration is now open: Click Here to Register!
Walmart & Sam’s Club: Feeding Communities Together – November 3rd thru 26th
Now through November 26th, Walmart is matching all donations made at the register for your local food bank, up to $5 million! Any donations made at Walmart or Sam’s Club locations in our 85-county service area will support the Kansas Food Bank.
Don’t forget to choose the Kansas Food Bank as your Spark Good charity of choice, too! Learn more here.