DIRECTOR'S NOTE

​Hello Everyone!

It seems that as soon as school starts we are already planning all the activities for the holidays.  Please check out the opportunities we have to volunteer & give during the busy holiday season in our newsletter.

The Flint Hills Breadbasket continues to be a much needed resource in our community.  From August 2018 - August 2019, we  served over 20,926 individuals in the Manhattan area, that figure is up almost 4,000 from a year ago.  Those numbers don't reflect the 180+ BackSnacks that are sent to USD 383 schools each week during the school year.

Since the change in tax deductions the Breadbasket has seen a decline in food and funds, please consider the Breadbasket in your giving this holiday season.​

I, the staff, and the Board of Director's want to say "Thank You" to all the donors and volunteers that make a difference in so many lives.  We could not do this work without you!

Sincerely,
Maribeth 

NEWSLETTER

 
​Download the Fall 2019 newsletter.

Mayor’s Christmas Holiday Food and Fund Drive

The Mayor’s Christmas Holiday Food and Fund Drive is a community wide fundraiser that brings Manhattan together to help families in need. Hunger exists year round. The need for food assistance is most intense in November and December because of the demand for additional necessities. During the holidays the Breadbasket distributes food baskets to Manhattan families in need.

It costs approximately $40 to provide a food basket for a family of four. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to:

The Mayor's Holiday Food and Fund Drive
905 Yuma
Manhattan, KS 66502

Your gift qualifies as a charitable contribution per the IRS code.
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Food donations are always welcome at the Flint Hills Breadbasket, especially during the Holidays! Some suggestions for donations:

Perishable Items

• Small to Medium Turkey
• Turkey Breast
• Ham

Non-perishable Foods

• Canned Pumpkin
• Box of Instant Potatoes
• Stuffing Mix
• Canned Fruit

Mayor’s Christmas Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 6 at 5:30 p.m.

​Join Manhattan and the surrounding communities as we welcome the holiday season at the Mayor’s Christmas Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony! The first Friday of December we will all gather together on Poyntz in Downtown Manhattan and watch as the lighted floats travel from the Manhattan Town Center to Aggieville. Cash awards will be given for Best Youth Entry, Spirit of the Breadbasket, Best Use of Lights, Best Foot Entry, Best Bicycle Entry, and the Mayor’s Trophy! There will be volunteers collecting food and funds along the parade route.
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Bring the kids out to see Santa Claus in Triangle Park and watch the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony immediately following the parade!

We hope to see you there!

For more information, please call (785) 537-0730.

The Manhattan Community Thanksgiving Dinner

The Flint Hills Breadbasket and Manhattan residents come together for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal filled with fellowship and fun! The FREE dinner is for any and all in the community who want a hot meal and great companionship. Sit alongside your family and friends as we celebrate the season of giving.

How You Can Take Part...

1. Join us for dinner, and bring some friends!
2. Spread the word: the Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held at Old Chicago from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Address is: 2001 Clock Tower Place (corner of Kimball & Vanesta) at Old Chicago.
3. Make a donation to help defray the dinner costs.

​For more information, call us at (785) 537-0730 or email. Let us know today how you plan to be a part of Manhattan community tradition.

souper bowl

The Manhattan Souper Bowl began in 1995 with effort from Bill Kennedy and area churches and organizations. The Souper Bowl encourages Manhattan residents to give canned goods on and around Super Bowl Sunday, to help stock our shelves with warm soups for the winter months.

​If your church or local business would like to “Be in the Souper Bowl” call us at (785) 537-0730.

CATS FOR CANS

Saturday, October 26, 2019 – please watch the KSU Football schedule for time.

​Join the Breadbasket as we cheer on the KSU Wildcats football team October 26. Please bring cash or non-perishable food donations to help KSU athletes support the community and the Breadbasket. Food collection bins will be conveniently located at the gates and KSU Student Athletes will be collecting throughout the parking lots. This important food drive enables the Flint Hills Breadbasket to provide food assistance to those in need in our Manhattan community.

National Association of Letter Carriers
​Annual Food Drive​

Our local Manhattan Letter Carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Breadbasket the second Saturday in May. Just leave your food items in a grocery sack by the mailbox, your letter carrier will pick up your donation while delivering your mail!
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What a great team! The community, our letter carriers, and the Flint Hills Breadbasket!!

Project Manhattan Food & Fund Drive

Project Manhattan is a month long food & fund drive to help the Flint Hills Breadbasket stock our shelves for the upcoming summer months. Local businesses involve employees and customers by collecting food and funds through the month of May. Project Manhattan is a wonderful way to promote teamwork within your organization. Here are some tips for a successful campaign:
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1. Appoint a Coordinator to motivate the team
2. Choose one food item to be collected
3. Get involved in the Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Tournament

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If your business would like to participate in Project Manhattan or if you would like more information, please contact us at 537-0730 or via e-mail.​

Take a Swing at Hunger Golf Tournament ​

The Take a Swing at Hunger Charity Golf Tournament is a project held in conjunction with Project Manhattan. There are several ways to be involved with the tournament, whether you want to play in the tournament, donate an auction item for the silent auction, or sponsor a cart or hole; your tax-deductible contribution makes a difference!
If your business would like to participate in the golf tournament or if you would like more information, please contact us at (785) 537-0730 or via e-mail.

Annual Meeting and Volunteer Luncheon

The Flint Hills Breadbasket recognizes its generous volunteers and donors at the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Luncheon held in June. Enjoy an event of fellowship and camaraderie as we thank the community for continued service and support of the Breadbasket. The Annual Meeting business includes the recognition of staff and officers and presentation of the Dorothy McCutcheon Volunteer of the Year award, Atina Hanna Fellowship award, and Project Manhattan award.
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For location and time, please call (785) 537-0730.

Crop Walk

Millions of people around the world walk long distances every day…

• To get water for daily needs
• To bring home food for their families
• To find safe shelter
• To go to school
  
  

Make a difference in Manhattan and around the world, join the Crop Walk or sponsor a Cropwalker.
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The Crop Walk is held in October and it starts at the First Presbyterian Church at 8th & Leavenworth. The Flint Hills Breadbasket is currently recruiting walkers and sponsors, please call 537-0730 or email us to participate.

Helping Stop Hunger Step by Step!​