HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A generous anonymous donor has stepped forward with a creative way to help the Food Bank of Reno County reach more people and raise critical funds for its new facility.
Between now and Thanksgiving Day, the donor will contribute $1 for every new Facebook follower — up to $5,000 total — to the Food Bank’s Nourishing Our Future capital campaign.
“This challenge gives everyone with a Facebook account a simple, no-cost way to make a difference,” said Angela Penner, executive director of the Food Bank of Reno County. “Every click of the ‘Follow’ button adds $1 to the campaign and helps us spread the word about the good work happening here.”
Community members can participate by visiting facebook.com/foodbankofrenocounty and tapping “Follow.” Each new follower automatically adds $1 to the campaign fund.
Building a better future for Reno County families
The Nourishing Our Future capital campaign aims to raise $1 million to renovate and equip the Food Bank’s new facility at 921 E. 4th Avenue in Hutchinson. The new space will be three times larger than the current location and will feature:
- 300% more cold-storage capacity for fresh and frozen foods
- Safer, more efficient volunteer areas
- Space for multiple families to shop at once with privacy and dignity
So far, the campaign has raised $525,000 toward its goal. The Facebook challenge will help bring the project closer to completion.
To learn more about the campaign or to make a donation, visit FoodBankofRenoCounty.org/campaign. Donations for daily operations can also be made online or by mailing checks to the Food Bank of Reno County at 700 N. Walnut, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
The Food Bank of Reno County provides nutritious food to more than 15,000 residents each year, supporting 12 local pantries and serving as a cornerstone of community resilience.