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Community Events

Food at First hosts events throughout the year — from community gatherings and food drives to special holiday meals and programs. Check back often to see what’s coming up!

Pass Along Party 2025

Pass Along Party 2025

Donation Times? Sat Nov 22, 2025 10am – 1pm Tue Dec 2,...

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2025 Food At First 38th Community-wide THANKSGIVING MEAL

2025 Food At First 38th Community-wide THANKSGIVING MEAL

Thursday November 27, 2025 11:30 am – 1:30 pm THANKSGIVING 2025 Location:...

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2024 Food At First 37th Community-wide THANKSGIVING MEAL

2024 Food At First 37th Community-wide THANKSGIVING MEAL

THANKSGIVING 2024 Thursday November 28, 2024 11:30 am – 1:30 pm STATS...

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News Archives

Volunteer Newsletter – February 2026

Volunteer Newsletter – February 2026

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Volunteer Newsletter – January 2026

Volunteer Newsletter – January 2026

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Volunteer Newsletter – December 2025

Volunteer Newsletter – December 2025

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