CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank hosts a number of theme month drives and fundraising events each year!
February
Spread the Love – Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive
Peanut Butter is an affordable way to get your daily source of protein and other important nutrients. Plus, peanut butter is a favorite for many families with children, especially if you pair it with jelly! Donate jars of PB&J all month long, host a drive, or make a financial donation.
March
Annual Pancake Breakfast – March 5, 2022
Held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
April
CommUnity Baby Shower – Baby Products Drive
Diapers, formula, and other baby essentials can really add up, and unlike food, we’re not able to purchase them at a discounted rate. Because of this, we can’t always guarantee we have diapers in stock. Help us feed and diaper little ones throughout the year by making a donation of diapers or financial donation in April!
Hunger Banquet Fundraiser
The 6th Annual Hunger Banquet will be held on April 21, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center. Register Now
June
Fan Club – Box Fan Fundraiser and Distribution
Utility bills can be a real bummer, help keep our neighbors cool this summer! A box fan keeps cool air moving and reduces hefty utility bills. Each $20 donation toward the fan club provides a box fan for a family in need. 2021 distribution dates will be announced in May.
Strike Out Hunger – Summer Hunger Food Drive
Hunger doesn’t take a break! During the summer months, children are out of school and have access to fewer resources. Help provide a stable source of nutrition by participating in this summer-long food drive!
July
Fan Club – Box Fan Fundraiser and Distribution
Utility bills can be a real bummer, help keep our neighbors cool this summer! A box fan keeps cool air moving and reduces hefty utility bills. Each $20 donation toward the fan club provides a box fan for a family in need. 2021 distribution dates will be announced in May.
Strike Out Hunger – Summer Hunger Food Drive
Hunger doesn’t take a break! During the summer months, children are out of school and have access to fewer resources. Help provide a stable source of nutrition by participating in this summer-long food drive!
August
Strike Out Hunger – Summer Hunger Food Drive
Hunger doesn’t take a break! During the summer months, children are out of school and have access to fewer resources. Help provide a stable source of nutrition by participating in this summer-long food drive!
September
Suicide Prevention Month
October
TP CommUnity – Toilet Paper Drive
Like diapers, cleaning supplies, and other paper products, toilet paper is not an eligible SNAP purchase. Because this necessary, but often expensive product cannot be purchased at a discounted rate, we rely on donations of TP to supply our food bank. All month long, spread the word, host a drive, or drop off donations of toilet paper and other paper products!
November
Project Holiday Fundraiser
Each $25 donation provides all the groceries needed to make a traditional holiday meal for one family.
December
Project Holiday Fundraiser and Distribution
Each $25 donation provides all the groceries needed to make a traditional holiday meal for one family. Distribution takes place the week before Christmas at CommUnity Food Bank.