Knox County Comes Together to Raise over $260,000 for Food on Food For The Hungry!

Food For The Hungry LIVE and Drive Day on December 12, 2025 was one to remember! From start to finish, the day was filled with generosity, celebration, and community spirit.

Click HERE to hear comments from those associated with the broadcast!

By the end of Drive Day, an incredible $260,465 had been raised along with 12.5 truckloads of food—a powerful reminder of what happens when Knox County comes together. Donors, volunteers, and grant recipients all played a part in making the day such a success, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

To relive the highlights, be sure to watch the recap video created by FFTH volunteer Ben Slater, which perfectly captures the energy and heart behind the event.

Looking ahead, our 2025 Drive Goal is $340,000, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Want to learn more or help make an impact?

Click HERE to learn more about Food For The Hungry!

Olivia Stern and Kathy Brechler talk about Food For The Hungry Live and Drive Day!

Food For The Hungry Live and Drive Day is happening today (12/12)!

Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director, and Kathy Brechler, Executive Director of Food For The Hungry, talk about what today looks like.

They share where most of the funds will be going and how you can get involved. They also give other details about the live broadcast.

For more information about today click HERE!

To watch the live broadcast click HERE!

The Branch Manager for Interchurch Social Services in Centerburg joins WNZR to talk about Food For The Hungry!

Sheryl O’Neil is the Branch Manager for Interchurch Social Services in Centerburg, and she joins WNZR to let us know about their ministry and Food For The Hungry!

Sheryl talks about economic challenges and why it is more important that ever to give. She also tells us about ISS, including their biggest needs and their Christmas Wreath Auction!

Click HERE to learn more about Interchurch Social Services!

Kelly Jaeger talks Food For The Hungry with WNZR!

Kelly Jaeger works with WRP CPAs and is also the treasurer for the Food For The Hungry board!

Kelly goes over all of the amazing ways to give and the impact that giving has on the community. She also highlights the donations staying local and how far your dollar can really go.

Click HERE for more info on WRP CPAs!

WNZR talks with Captain Christine Moretz from the Salvation Army!

Captain Christine Moretz joins us and talks about the Salvation Army and Food For The Hungry!

She highlights the Salvations Army’s new building as well as what they can do with just a single dollar. Captain Christine also shares about what can happen when generosity is a priority and how amazing it can be if you choose to help.

To learn more about the Salvation Army click HERE!

The WNZR staff shares what they are thankful for on this Thanksgiving Day!

Today on the Morning Thing we got the chance to talk with many of our fellow staff members!

The Big Blue Crew shared what they are thankful for on this special holiday. We are thankful for YOU! Thanks for listening and supporting WNZR! Happy Thanksgiving!

Pop-up food distributions are happening!

We sat down with Austin Swallow, the Food For The Hungry Board President! They are getting started early this year by helping families with some pop-up food distributions in our community.

Austin tells us the motivation behind these events and he gives us the details on one happening very soon! He also talks about the upcoming Food For The Hungry Drive happening in December.

To learn more about FFTH click HERE!

Make Thanksgiving even better this year!

Today on The Morning Thing, Marcy and Xander explored some great ways to take Thanksgiving to the next level! These are tips that will make you and your family love the holiday even more.

Some of our favorites:

  • Start a New Tradition
  • Combine Travel with a Tourist Activity
  • Choose a Friends-giving or a self-giving act

To view the full list click HERE! You won’t regret it!

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