MOUNT VERNON — High Schools across Knox County are choosing to support Food For The Hungry this year! All donations from the High Schools will benefit the 45th annual Food For The Hungry Drive.
The 2026 FFTH Drive Goal is $345,000, and as much non-perishable food as possible.
All Knox County High Schoolers are encouraged to join in their school’s efforts to support FFTH. 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.
School Collection Dates:
Centerburg, Nov. 9 to 13.
Danville, Nov. 2 to 6.
East Knox, Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.
Fredericktown, Nov. 9 to 13.
Knox County Career Center, Dec. 1 to 9.
Mount Vernon, Oct 29 to mid-November.
Each school is unique in how they encourage students to collect. Last year, East Knox High Schoolers raised several hundred dollars with their “Penny Wars.” Knox County Career Center often has collection competitions between the labs within the high school.
Schools are encouraged to be creative and have fun as they collect food and raise money for their neighbors and classmates in need. 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 top donors from each school will be honored in the Food For The Hungry broadcast at the Knox County Memorial Building on Friday, Dec. 11. The students will be recognized on our live video streams at www.WNZR.tv, 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.
Follow FFTH on Facebook (@FoodForTheHungryKnoxCounty) and Instagram (@FFTHCares) to stay up to date on all things FFTH. Get involved by attending events, donating, volunteering, or even hosting your own event for FFTH! If you are hosting an event or collection, make sure to fill out the Community Event/Collection Form on the FFTH website.
To learn more about FFTH, donate, or find photos, videos, and more, visit www.FoodForTheHungryCares.org. To volunteer with FFTH, fill out the volunteer form on FFTH’s website.
The 2026 FFTH Live Broadcast will take place on Friday, Dec. 11 at the Memorial Theater inside the Knox Memorial. Collection Points will be open throughout the county on Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This is a Knox County tradition you won’t want to miss.
