Rapid City Food Drive: Local Groups Target Holiday Gaps
The Go Far Foundation and Rapid City Fire Department will accept nonperishable goods at Station 1 until November 22 to assemble meal bundles for families in need.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
The Go Far Foundation, Rapid City Fire Department, and the Little Free Pantry near Wilson Elementary School are accepting nonperishable food donations through November 22. The collected items will be assembled into holiday meal bundles for local families.
Residents can drop off contributions at Rapid City Fire Department Station 1, located at 10 Main St. Organizers are requesting specific items to complete the bundles, including stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables, gravy, pumpkin pie filling, and aluminum cooking pans. Donations of any size are being accepted.
This initiative expands the Little Free Pantry’s existing community support. According to organizers, the pantry has distributed over 35,000 food and household items in the past year.
Dr. Whitnee Coy, an organizer with the group, emphasized the community aspect of the effort. “The Little Free Pantry has always been about neighbors helping neighbors,” Coy said. “Whether someone donates a single can of food or an entire bag of groceries, every contribution helps us remind our neighbors that they are supported and that our community cares.”
The fire department is serving as the central collection site to provide residents with a convenient location for drop-offs. Residents, businesses, schools, and community groups are encouraged to participate by donating items or sharing details about the drive.
Organizers plan to announce specific procedures for families to sign up for meal bundles in the coming weeks. Additional information is available on the Go Far Foundation website.
