Events

What’s up at KLS Community Food Pantry

Throughout the year, a number of activities are held to support the work of the KLS Food Pantry.  Annual events include “Stuff the Cruiser” (July), “Scouting for Food” (November), and the “Shredding Event” (August).

In addition, over the course of the year many local businesses, community service organizations, school groups, and others conduct food collections to help stock our shelves. Check this page for upcoming events.

May 1 – May 31, 2024

Ultra 1K Organized and conducted by the O’Halloran Group, this event is the premier fundraising event for food pantries in the Lake Sunapee region with $43,000 having been raised to date! You pick the date and the 3280′ course and let your feet do the rest. For information and to register go to www.ultra1k.com.

August 2024

Protect your identity and sensitive data by shredding your outdated personal documents. All documents will be confidentially shredded on site at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 724 Main St., New London, Saturday, August 24th from 9 a.m. to noon. While you are at it, give back to the community. Donations to the KLS Community Food Pantry are greatly appreciated, volunteers will be on hand to accept your unexpired non-perishable food or cash donations. We will also be collecting used eye glasses to support the Lions Club International program.

Stuff a Cruiser

The New London Police Department once again teams up with the KLS Community Food Pantry for Stuff the Cruiser, one of our most unique food collection events of the year. Thank you to all who donated to this year’s event.

 

November 9, 2024

Scouting for Food  is America’s largest one-day food drive. In the KLS area local Scout Troop 71 will set up in front of the local Hannaford’s grocery store in November.