St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky has announced its inaugural “Food Fight Against Hunger” initiative to help stock pantry shelves for the busy summer months.
Participating teams will collect non-perishable food, hygiene products, and household items from April 15 to April 29. The team that collects the greatest number of items by weight will be declared the winner.
“Access to food is not a guarantee for many in our region, and the need only increases during the summer,” Becca Gerding, Food Programs Manager at St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky, said in a press release. “Research shows that summer hunger and food insecurity can cause physical and mental health problems and lead to poor educational performance when school begins again.”
In 2023 alone, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky provided more than 30,000 people throughout NKY with pantry assistance, totaling more than $978,000 worth of items, according to the organization.
Donation drop-off and weigh-ins will take place through May 5 at designated drop-off locations. The winning team will be announced the second week of May on St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky social media channels. Additional details will be provided upon registration.
Please contact St. Vincent de Paul NKY Food Programs Manager Becca Gerding at becca.gerding@svdpnky.org to register. To learn more about St. Vincent de Paul, Northern Kentucky, and current assistance programs, click here.