The sweet smell of success filled the air Thursday evening as the community gathered for the annual Donut Eating Contest, which raised an impressive $4,904.01 to help send kids to camp and support Salvation Army programs.
Mayor Stacy Goss took home the top honor for Most Donuts Eaten, edging out the competition in a tie-breaking round to clinch the win. Goss's victory was just one of the many highlights in an event filled with community spirit and charitable giving.
Darrell Adams, representing the Downtown Hutchinson Kiwanis Club, earned the Raising Dough Award for collecting the most donations during the live event. Meanwhile, People’s Choice went to Micah and Jeff, who rallied the most online support ahead of the contest.
“We are blown away by the generosity and enthusiasm of everyone who came out to support this fun and meaningful event,” Maj. Paul James of the Salvation Army said. “These funds will make a big difference in the lives of local kids and families.”
Special thanks were given to this year’s sponsors, Hutchinson Daylight Donuts and Hutch Auto Body, whose contributions helped make the event possible.
With sugar-fueled smiles and a strong show of community support, the 2025 Donut Eating Contest was a resounding success.