Last year, residents and staff donated 252 pounds of food to the Flint Hills Breadbasket, and made a $200 monetary donation. We are hoping to exceed those amounts this year and invite you to help us reach our goal! 

You can help the Breadbasket carry out their mission by donating food or giving a monetary donation on Nov. 16! The Ambassadors will be available to collect donations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the Game Room.

Karla Hagemeister, Executive Director of the Breadbasket, said the level of need in our community is high. “We are attempting to serve as many people as we can and want to provide as gracious and dignified a process as we can to help support families during the holidays. Any donations are appreciated," Karla said.

According to their website, more than 13,665 individuals were served in 2021 through their organization. The Breadbasket has been collecting and distributing food since 1983 to ensure no one in the community goes hungry. The organization receives no federal, state, county or city funding.

Karla said rice, beans, lentils, canned tomatoes, flour and sugar, as well as peanut butter, ramen, instant mashed potatoes, and ready-to-eat soups are needed the most. Also welcome are "fun" or “extra” items, such as cake/brownie mix, crackers, and pudding or Jell-O. Opened or expired items will not be accepted. Monetary donations such as cash or checks made payable to Flint Hills Breadbasket, can be dropped off in the collection jar, at the event, or can be made online at www.flinthillsbreadbasket.org.

Please help us make the holidays brighter for families in need and consider a dropping off a donation in the Game Room on Nov. 16!