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City of Hutchinson Public Works “Fill A Bucket” for the Food Bank at Third Thursday

Monday, November 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 17, 2025) — The City of Hutchinson Public Works Department will be downtown this week during Third Thursday to help support the Food Bank of Reno County through a special “Fill A Bucket” donation drive.Public Works staff will be accepting food... Read More.

50,000 Meals to Fight Local Food Insecurity

Friday, November 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Sand Hills Event Center will be hopping with activity on Saturday, December 6 when Buhler Mennonite Church and Ideatek will again be hosting a 50,0000 meal packaging event. Each year, for the last decade, a vast variety of area... Read More.

Farmers, Food Systems Highlight 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference

Friday, November 14

Regional event set for Jan. 8-10 in St. Joseph, Mo. MANHATTAN, Kan. — Organizers of a three-day conference drawing growers, researchers and community leaders from across the Midwest say the early January event will help strengthen regional food systems.The 2026 Great Plains Growers Conference,... Read More.

Reno County Churches Unite for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Thursday, November 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Feeding the hungry isn’t a job for just one church. It takes a group of friends who believe that together we make a difference.For the eighth consecutive year, there will be a Thanksgiving Food Drive called “We’ll Leave Our Lights On.” Sanctuary... Read More.

Reno County Food Bank, K-State Extension Announce Fundraising Effort to Offset SNAP Benefits Losses

Thursday, November 6

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County together with Reno County K-State Extension, are hosting a joint fundraiser and food drive from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, November 13 at Sandhills Brewing, 111 West 2nd Avenue in Hutchinson.Roughly 4,800 individuals – nearly 8... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Reno County Food Bank, Encourages Members to Give

Thursday, November 6

Pictured Left to Right: Darren Werth, AVP of Community Government Affairs for Heartland, Angela Penner, Reno County Food Bank Executive Director, and Trace Hughes, VP of Brand and Marketing for Heartland HUTCHINSON, Kan. (November 6, 2025)- In response to growing needs in the community, Heartland... Read More.

No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Tuesday, October 14

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County Raising Funds for New Building Renovation and Equipment

Wednesday, October 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Food Bank of Reno County is holding a capital campaign to raise $1 million for its new building at 921 E. 4th in Hutchinson (4th and Severance). About $300,000 has already been raised.The Food Bank officially closed on the new... Read More.

USW Commends USDA for Food for Peace Awards, Highlighting Wheat’s Role in Global Development

Friday, September 26

ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) commends the Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the announcement of 417,000 metric tons of commodity awards through the agency’s Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole Food for Education programs. The awards... Read More.

New Food and Beverage Partners for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Unveiled

Thursday, August 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - With the opening of the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium set for later this month, Kansas Athletics in partnership with OVG and Jayhawk Sports Properties (Learfield) is excited to share the reimagined food and beverage partners for the upcoming... Read More.

Family Gatherings: At Home Safe Food Handling

Tuesday, July 29

One of the food safety steps that is often the most forgotten at outdoor picnics is also one of the most simple. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said while home cooks and BBQ aficionados often remember to cook foods to the required... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Food Drive July 18, Honor Veterans in July 19 All-Star Game

Friday, July 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs will hold two special events July 18-19 at Hobart-Detter Field.Fri., July 18 will be the Food Drive for the Reno County Food Bank. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, such as canned or dried foods, to... Read More.