There are so many ways to support your neighbors experiencing food insecurity, and we are incredibly proud to partner with local businesses to help raise funds for the Kansas Food Bank and spread awareness about food insecurity right here in Kansas. Check out some of the upcoming opportunities to get involved below! If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser or food drive, please reach out to Kate Birkhofer at kbirkhofer@kansasfoodbank.org for more information.
Upcoming Events
Kendra Gives Back – Saturday, June 1st & Sunday, June 2nd
Shine Bright, Do Good at Kendra Scott in Wichita!
On Saturday, June 1st from 10 AM to Noon, come shop with the Kansas Food Bank at Kendra Scott in Wichita! During that time, 20% of all sales made in store will be donated to the Kansas Food Bank.
Can’t make the event? Mention the Kansas Food bank anytime on Saturday, June 1st or Sunday, June 2nd or shop online with code GIVEBACK-GQRVN and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Kansas Food Bank.
Kendra Scott is located at 13th & Webb in Wichita near the Waterfront. Get directions here.
Dillons Grand Reopening & Fresh Food Drive – Thursday, June 6th & Friday, June 7th
Join Dillons for an exciting store grand reopening celebration at Dillons store #33 at 47th & Broadway! In addition to amazing in-store deals, you’re invited to join the Kansas Food Bank for a fresh food drive!
Pick up a gallon of milk, a bag of apples or oranges, or anything you’d like, and donate at our refrigerated truck during select hours to help fight summer hunger. Items collected will be kept refrigerated, and distributed through our network of partner food pantries!
The drive supports Kroger’s Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative, working together to reduce waste and end hunger. Learn more about the program here.
South Central Kansas Mustang Club Annual Car Show – Saturday, July 20th
The SCKMC has supported the Kansas Food Bank and the Food 4 Kids program for many, many years through funds raised at their annual car show.
Plan to stop by the Kansas Food Bank’s table at this year’s show on Saturday, July 20th and say hi, and help us thank SCKMC for helping us feed Kansas kids!
More details to come soon.
Scouting for Food – Saturday, August 24th & Sunday, August 25th
Scouting America and Zero Hunger Zero Waste by Kroger presents this year’s district-wide food drive to benefit the Kansas Food Bank!
Troops will be onsite at your local Dillons stores across our 85-county service area collecting our most-needed items to feed hungry Kansans.
Are you interested in registering your troop to volunteer? Click here to sign up for a time slot! Note: Your troop must be affiliated with Scouting America to register.
Paddles for Plates – Saturday, September 7th
Grab your pals & paddles, and meet us at Chicken N Pickle in Wichita to fight hunger at our first ever pickleball tournament!
Teams of two will battle it out on the court, competing for more than just bragging rights during Hunger Action Month. Every point scored & rally won helps put food on the tables for food insecure Kansans.
Keep an eye out for registration details soon!
ZHZW Food Drive Powered by Girl Scouts – Saturday, September 28th
For the 2nd year in a row, the Girl Scouts, Dillons and Kansas Food Bank are teaming up during Hunger Action Month to collect food donations for the Kansas Food Bank.
Troops will be onsite at your local Dillons stores across our 85-county service area collecting our most-needed items to feed hungry Kansans.
Stay tuned for troop registration and event details!
Other Ways to Give
Dillons Community Rewards – Every time you shop at your local Dillons and use your Dillons Plus Card, a donation will be made to the Kansas Food Bank. All you have to do is enroll your card online. Our organization number is UK853 or you can search for us by name. (donations are not tax deductible)
Walmart Spark Good -Round up your total when you shop at Walmart, at Walmart.com or on the app, and your change will be donated to the Kansas Food Bank! Follow this link to select the Kansas Food Bank as the recipient of your generosity and 100% of your donation! You can also shop some of our most-needed items on our Spark Good Registry here, and you can even choose to have them delivered to the Kansas Food Bank directly! (donations are not tax deductible)
Instacart Community Carts – New in 2022, easily donate items directly to the Kansas Food Bank through the Instacart app! Choose from some of our most-needed items, and Instacart will waive the delivery fee. Download the Instacart app in the Apple Store or Google Play, or visit the Kansas Food Bank’s Community Cart page to start shopping!
Facebook Fundraisers – Facebook makes it easy for you to create fundraisers for events, special causes, and even your birthday. Designate the Kansas Food Bank as the recipient and we will receive 100% of the donations received.