HandsOn Kansas State
Mobile Food Distributions
HandsOn Kansas State, in conjunction with Harvesters Community Food Network of Topeka, hosts regular mobile food distributions throughout the year. Participants receive food at no cost, and volunteers are needed regularly.
Spring 2025 Events
Weather pending, here are the dates for our spring distibutions:
- Friday, Jan. 24
- Friday, Feb. 14
- Friday, March 7
- Friday, April 11
Event details and updates are available in the following ways for your convenience:
- HandsOn Kansas State blog
- Staley School of Leadership Facebook events
- Kansas State University web calendar
- Kansas State University OrgCentral
When?
Distributions take place one Friday per month during the K-State academic year, usually in September, October, and November during the fall semester, and January, February, March, and April during the spring semester. They begin at 4 p.m. and conclude once supplies have run out.
Where?
The events take place in parking lot C-1 of the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex.
Who?
All members of the K-State and local community are invited to attend these distributions to receive food at no cost. There are no qualifications, no reservations, and no paperwork to complete.
Individuals who plan to walk up are encouraged to bring reusable bags to make it easier to carry food.
Participants driving should plan to help open vehicle doors as needed.
Volunteers
Volunteers are a critical part of making these events possible. All K-State and community members are invited to volunteer.