Fundraising Initiatives & Events

Every $1 Creates $11 Worth of Groceries

Providing More Than 3,000 Meals Daily

Support Our Community Through Fundraisers

At Food Pantry Network of Licking County, we're committed to nourishing our community through various fundraising initiatives. Our efforts help us increase food donations and expand our reach to those in need. We participate in several key fundraisers throughout the year, including:


  • Kroger Community Rewards program
  • Granville Turkey Trot
  • Elves In Action campaign
  • Feed The Dream initiative
  • Operation Feed drive


These fundraisers are crucial in helping us serve more families and distribute more fresh produce. Your participation can make a significant difference in the lives of many. Reach out to us to learn how today you can get involved with our fundraising efforts. You can fill out our online form to get a callback!

Operation Feed of Licking County

Operation Feed of Licking County is a community-wide food drive that coordinates and promotes food and monetary donations from employees, individuals, and Licking County, OH residents to feed our neighbors. Operation Feed of Licking County will begin on March 1 and conclude on March 31.


During this period, each company and organization will run its individual food collection campaign. At the end, there is a celebration and award ceremony.

 

If you would like to host a virtual drive for Operation Feed, please click the button below to start a fundraising page!

Create a Virtual Fundraiser

The Granville Turkey Trot is Granville’s most energetic Thanksgiving tradition and a fundraiser for FPN of Licking County. This event has been a community favorite since 2005 and has raised more than $1 million to help our network distribute food throughout Licking County, OH. This year, join the many families and groups who have made this race part of their holiday tradition.


For sponsorship opportunities of the Granville Turkey Trot, please contact Michele Layman for sponsorship information at mlayman94@gmail.com

Save the Date to celebrate our 20th anniversary!
Thursday, November 27, 2025

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Thank you to St. Luke’s Church and the team of volunteers who continue to make this event more successful each year!

 

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Learn About Our Annual Fundraisers

At FPN of Licking County, we have annual fundraisers to ensure ongoing funds for our services. Learn about each one below and then get in touch to participate!

Elves In Action


Elves in Action is our annual, community-wide fundraiser held at the end of every year to help us stock the shelves for the holiday season. Elves in Action aims to bring together supporters interested in fighting food insecurity and collects food and monetary donations to benefit the FPN of Licking County.


Volunteers will be stationed near the Courthouse Square in Downtown Newark every evening from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM during the fundraiser. Collection efforts begin on the Friday after Thanksgiving and go until December 24th each year.

Kroger Community Rewards


FPN of Licking County is a beneficiary of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Each purchase you make at Kroger can benefit our work. If you’d like to help end food insecurity every time you shop at Kroger, sign up for Kroger Community Rewards.

 

To register your Shopper’s Card for the Community Rewards Program, visit Kroger’s Community Rewards webpage. Shoppers must have a digital account with Kroger to link their Shopper’s Card to an organization. Our NPO number is EV893. Contact us now to learn more.

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A Charity You Can Trust

When you support FPN of Licking County's and our fundraising efforts, you're investing in our community's well-being. Here are a few things that make us unique:


  • 40% more fresh fruits and vegetables distributed over the last two years
  • Served 14% more families in the community
  • 25% of families served last year were new
  • More than 3,000 provided each day
  • Turns $1 into $11 worth of groceries
  • $25 to feed a family of four for a week
  • Monthly gifts of $27 will run our pop-up produce with fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Monthly gifts of $100 feed a family of four for a year
  • Provides service for the average household nine times per year
  • 44 years of experience
  • Food available immediately with proper documentation


With 42 years of service, we're continuously expanding our reach to meet the evolving needs of our community. Get in touch to discover how your contribution can make a difference.


Join Us & Fight Hunger Today

Your involvement in our fundraisers helps us continue our mission of providing nutritious food to those in need across Licking County, OH. With 44 years of experience since our founding in 1981, the Food Pantry Network of Licking County has the expertise to make your contribution count. Reach out to us today to learn more about our fundraising opportunities.

Excellent, well-run pantry. People are nice, you can go once per week, and you always get produce. They also frequently give bonus items like gift boxes from Harry and David. Super nice.
- Robin H. via Google
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