Food Bank Donations Are Now Included

We are NOT taking canned food.

In the past, we’ve asked people to donate $5 at the gate. Some would donate more while others not at all! This year we’re working to improve our gate procedures and wait times and eliminating the collection of donations at the gate is part of this plan to improve. Moving forward we are simply budgeting the donation which we view as more efficient and equitable for all while likely increasing our total donation amounts.

People are still welcome to add to their cash donation and we will have a donation station at the gate. Cash donations go much further as they are able to buy foods at discount and they are able to buy what is most needed. We found this video to explain why this is best: