Knox County high schools kick off Food For The Hungry drive Nov. 24–Dec. 5

This year’s Knox County High School Drive competition will take place from Nov. 24-Dec. 5. All donations will benefit the 44th annual Food For The Hungry Drive. The 2025 FFTH Drive Goal is $340,000, and as much non-perishable food as possible.

All Knox County High Schools are encouraged to join in the efforts to support FFTH. Donations can be made from Monday, Nov. 24 to Friday, Dec. 5. The Top Five items needed for local pantries are canned fruit/vegetables, soup (pop-top cans or packages preferred), canned meals (ravioli, Spaghetti-Os, and the like), baked beans, and canned meat. While food donations are always welcome, cash donations are encouraged as $1.00 donated is equivalent to $4.56 of buying power through the Mid-Ohio Collective. Checks should be made payable to Food For The Hungry. 

Though the official competition began Nov. 24, some schools have already started their efforts to support FFTH. Knox County Career Center hosted a car show in May, sold FFTH-inspired t-shirts and sweatshirts in early November, and has a number of other student-led collections ongoing. East Knox High Schoolers have already raised over $600 with their “Penny Wars.” 

These students demonstrate the idea that no one is too young to make a difference and that the community is better when we work together! The classroom in each participating school that contributes the highest number of food items per student will be treated to a pizza party.

The top donor from each school will be honored in the Food For The Hungry broadcast at the Knox County Memorial Building on Friday, Dec. 12. The students will be recognized on our live video streams at www.mvnu.tv and FFTH’s YouTube channel, as well as on 100.9 FM and 93.7 FM HD2 - WMVO, with reports given on 90.9 FM WNZR and 93.7 FM the Super Q. 

To learn more about FFTH, donate, or find photos, videos, and more, visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org.