Since 1986, the Student Hunger Drive has brought together thousands of students throughout the region to spend six weeks working toward the effort to end hunger. Over the past four decades, these students have raised food and funds that have provided 19 million meals to the 1 in 8 people who experience hunger in our local communities.
Come join in this collective effort to end hunger in our local communities!
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Each year, student leaders are chosen at participating high schools (contact Jayna Gallagher, Community Engagement Manager, to learn how your school can join the Drive!). With a school Advisor, the students develop and implement fundraising activities, promote the Student Hunger Drive, and collect food and funds for their school.
At the end of the competition, each school brings their collected food and funds to River Bend Food Bank, and awards are given to schools that raise the most support in their division (based on student population).
All food and funds are used to support the critical programs that distribute food to over 400 hunger-relief partners across the Food Bank’s 23-county service area, providing much-needed food to children and adults facing hunger.
Lead to Feed: A Hunger Impact Forum
Updated Leadership Training Sessions
Student Hunger Drive Kick-Off and Skit Competition
Monday, September 29, 2025
Student Hunger Drive Loading Day
Wednesday, November 5 from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Student Hunger Drive Finale Rally
Thursday, November 6, 2025
RESOURCES
Download resources to prepare your school for the Student Hunger Drive.
SHD Guidebook
Expiration Date Flyer
Activity Book K-5
An Educational Activity Book on Food Insecurity
Activity Book 6-8
An Educational Activity Book on Food Insecurity
Thank You to the 2025 Student Hunger Drive Sponsors!
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