Oh there’s no place like Harvesters for the Holidays! The holidays are such a special time, regardless of how you choose to celebrate. This holds true for the 1 in 8 people or 1 in 6 children facing food insecurity in our service area. During a season filled with giving, please don’t forget to include them on your holiday list. There is no shortage of ways to give back whether it’s gifts of food, time, or money, your gift will truly impact the lives of our neighbors.
Here are some ways you can help!
Pack to Give Back:
Harvesters Holiday Boxes
Anytime
Many of our fondest holiday memories are made around a festive meal. For thousands of families in our area, a holiday meal and tableside memories are not certain. Help us provide the comforts and trimmings of a holiday meal by packing a Harvesters Holiday Box!
Give Recipes
for Hope
Anytime
Celebrate your family, friends and co-workers by sending a heartfelt gift that also helps local families – Harvesters’ Recipes for Hope! These special holiday cards feature festive greetings and a delicious recipe from from a local chef. We can even sign and address them for you if you order by December 9! Get one for everyone on your list now!
Donate Non-Perishable
Food Items
Anytime
Help us nourish hungry families, children and seniors! Every donation makes a great impact. You can donate in the barrels at your local HyVee, Price Chopper or Dillons, store, or you can bring items to either Harvesters location. Here is a list of the most requested items.
Volunteer with
Harvesters
Anytime
We can’t fight hunger without your help! Volunteers are vital to fulfilling our mission of feeding neighbors experiencing food insecurity in our community. Grab a friend and help at one of our warehouses, mobile distributions or with one of our agency partners! Sign up now!
Check Out
Hunger
November 1 – January 5
Help feed a local family or senior this holiday season by adding $1, $5, $10 or $20 to your grocery bill at the register. Every dollar donated helps provide 2 meals! You can also donate nonperishable food items in the Harvesters barrels on your way out of the store or online at www.harvesters.org/checkouthunger.
Crate & Barrel
Holiday Campaign
November 14 – December 24
Crate & Barrel invites customers to donate at the register and online. All brands at Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. will be participating including, Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2, and Hudson Grace. Additionally, they will also be selling specially marked products to raise funds for Feeding America. Learn more.
Turkey Tuesday.
Win Wednesday.
November 26-27
The Kansas City Royals, The Know Joey? Foundation, Let’s Win KC and other community partners will be collecting frozen turkeys and nonperishable food items on Tuesday, November 26 and then distributing the food collected to neighbors experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 27. Learn more.
Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run
November 28
Kick-off Thanksgiving Day feeling good and doing good! Walk or run in the annual Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day Run. Each participant gets a long-sleeve tee and free mini pie. Bring food donations for Harvesters to packet pickup or on race day. Or, make a financial donation online. Learn more and register now at https://kcpierun.com/.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
November 30
The Canadian Pacifiic Holiday Train is back for its 26th year supporting food banks across our network by raising money, food and awareness for food insecurity issues. Come see the holiday train, enjoy a concert and participate in family friendly activities. Everyone is encouraged to bring a monetary or nonperishable food donation. Learn more.
Giving
Tuesday
December 3
Thanks to Peter and Veronica Mallouk of Creative Planning, Inc.’s $500,000 Holiday Matching Gift Challenge AND Dillon’s special #GivingTuesday $30,000 matching gift challenge, your Giving Tuesday contribution will be TRIPLE MATCHED to go 3X as far!
Hot 103 JAMZ
Toy and Food Drive
December 6 – 7
Hot 103 Jamz proudly presents its 31st annual Toy and Food Drive! Please help Hot 103 Jamz strengthen our community by donating nonperishable food items or a new toy worth at least $10. All items go to Harvesters and Toys for Tots. Friday, December 6: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 7: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Walmart Supercenter at 135th St. & State Line Rd.
Chiefs Kingdom
Food Drive
December 10 – 31
Support Chiefs Kingdom families faced with food insecurity this winter! Make a play against hunger by donating nonperishable foods in Harvesters’ barrels at your local Hy-Vee or donate online at www.harvesters.org/chiefskingdom.
Harvesters’
Holiday Helpers
December 14
Join us on Saturday, December 14, to celebrate the season of giving and preparing holiday boxes as a family! We’ll also have other fun kid friendly activities and refreshments! Registration coming soon! Learn more.
12 Bars
of Charity
December 14
Gather your friends and make a difference in your community by joining in this festive pub crawl that benefits local charities including Harvesters! When you sign up, $15 of your registration goes directly to the charity of your choice. Support Harvesters by joining team orange! Learn more.
