Five for Food

Another record year for Five for Food

Apr 8, 2026

Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser for the Lake City Food Shelf has surpassed the $55,000 goal and surpassed last year’s record contributions by nearly seven thousand dollars. The total received this year was $63,239. The 2025 campaign raised $56,597. Campaign...

Legion, Auxiliary contribute $1,000 to ‘Five for Food’

Mar 11, 2026

Representatives of Lake City’s American Legion Post and Auxiliary recently presented a $1,000 check to the Lake City Food Shelf as part of Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Food Shelf. The funds for the donation were raised as part of the annual...

A golden opportunity to donate to ‘Five for Food’

Mar 4, 2026

Five-year-old golden retriever, Summit, overheard his pet-parents talking about the need for food at the local food shelf and wanted to help with a donation to the “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. Summit challenges all pet-parents who are able to use the donation form...

Media outlets promote Five for Food effort

Feb 25, 2026

Ava LaRue of Lake Hits 95 Radio and Andrew Eggenberger of the Lake City Graphic represented their employers for a photo to recognize the role local media has played in the success of the annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. Initiative Coordinator Bruce Carlstrom of the...

Knights of Columbus sponsor Five for Food again in 2026

Feb 18, 2026

Greater Lake City Community Foundation Director Emeritus Jim Schreck accepted a check from the Knights Of Columbus of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church for the foundation’s annual “Five for Food” initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. The Knights are one of a number of...

Five for Food has 38 sponsors so far to match individual contributions

Feb 11, 2026

“Five for Food,” Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraising initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, is off and running for 2026. Program coordinator Bruce Carlstrom reports that 39 sponsors so far have pledged $500 or more to match contributions received from the community from...

Five for Food underway with $55,000 goal

Jan 21, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation is proud to again coordinate “Five for Food,” an initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, which begins its eleventh year on Feb. 1. The drive will end on March 31. Sponsors are asked each year to pledge $500 or more to form the sponsor pool. Money from...

Five for Food seeks sponsors

Jan 14, 2026

Five for Food surpasses previous record by more than 10%

Apr 16, 2025

Greater Lake City Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser for the Lake City Food Shelf has surpassed the $50,000 goal and last year’s record contributions by nearly six thousand dollars. The total received this year was $56,597. The 2024 campaign raised $50,936. Campaign coordinator Bruce...

Kiwanis Club again sponsors Five for Food

Apr 2, 2025

The Lake City Kiwanis Club recently presented its sponsorship check for the Five for Food initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf. The club has contributed to this initiative since it began in 2014. A donation form can be found elsewhere in this issue. Above, Five for Food Coordinator for Greater...