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December17, 2025
KCAPS Fall Drive Helps Local Families By Abigail Berry Head Production Editor
number of families that we serve daily, maintaining a steady supply is essential to meet everybody’s needs.
food items to the Key Club advisor, Mr. Andy Reimer, in room 43. Mr. Reimer stated that, “This year, I was
KCAPS has recently completed yet another successful fall food drive, adding to its longstanding
able to contribute to the Fall Food Drive not only through my own participation, but also as the Fac- ulty advisor for our KHS Key Club. This has given me an awesome op- portunity to be the sort of ‘middle man’ between our students and the food drive,” “Students have been bringing me a significant amount of canned food/non-perishable food, and I’ve already taken several trips to the food donation drop off. Being able to act as a conduit for dona- tion and goodwill has given me a new level of appreciation for the volunteer opportunities that we have here through various different clubs and organizations at the high school.” When asked his thoughts re- garding the food drive, Mr. Reimer responded, “ I have always enjoyed the Fall Food Drive, especially as it is a great way for us to show appreciation to our community. Food drives and volunteer oppor- tunities are always something that I look forward to and appreciate the opportunity to participate in.” Overall, the Fall Food Drive
tradition of hosting the food drive annually for the last 40+ years. For some context, KCAPS (Kingsburg’s Commu- nity Assistance Program) hosts the Fall Food Drive every year throughout October and No- vember, and requests members of the community to donate food items such as canned food. Volunteers are re- quested to drop off paper bags at local homes, which include instructions for residents to fill the bags with much-needed items. They should then take the bags to the KCAPS distri- bution center, where they will be stocked for distribution to families in need over the com- ing months. When asked what the best part of hosting the food drive is, the Director of KCAPS, Aida Rushing, stated, “I’ve been part of the Fall Food Drive through KCAPS for 22 years, ever since I started working here. The best part of
Through our food pantry and services, we help feed over 25,000 people each year. The Fall Food Drive plays a crucial role in making that possible.” Kingsburg High School had its hand in assist- ing the food drive, with students being asked to bring
has proven itself to be essential in benefiting the Kingsburg community and bringing it together. Hopefully, KCAPS can continue to run the food drive in the coming years and continue to contribute to the community’s welfare.
the food drive is seeing how our community comes to- gether. Their generosity enables us to continue support- ing families in need and reminds us how much people care for one another.” Additionally, she shared that, “With the high
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