Kitchen Sale Success

Behind the scenes of many K-State Research and Extension programs you will find a team of talented and committed volunteers. Extension volunteers enrich our community efforts and expand our reach. Thanks to the time and talent of the Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFV) the 2024 Kitchen Sale was a success.

While the annual kitchen sale is only one day of the year, a committee of gracious volunteers started planning for this year’s sale several months ago. The Extension Master Food Volunteers worked collaboratively to plan, market, and host the sale. T

he months leading up to the sale volunteers sorted donations, implemented marketing plans, and ironed out details for the day of the event. Over 200 hours were put into getting ready for and actually having the sale.

The volunteers were not the only driving factor in the success of the kitchen sale. The community responded to our request for donations of gently used kitchen equipment in a big way. Volunteers agreed the donations increased in comparison to the 2023 sale.

While all were welcome to shop the sale, our efforts were focused on helping our limited-income neighbors. Anyone who participated in a SNAP-Ed program hosted by the K-State Research and Extension’s SNAP-Ed team within the past two years received a $40 voucher and was offered early shopping the morning of the sale. Vouchers were given for the first time in 2023. Last year $220 in vouchers were redeemed. The 2024 sale provided $852 in vouchers to 34 households.

The profits from the kitchen sale will support ongoing volunteer training for the Extension Master Food Volunteers. Each year the organization also commits to making financial donations to community partners who work to combat food insecurity in Douglas County.

The Extension Master Food Volunteers are already making plans next year’s sale. Mark your calendars! The 2025 kitchen sale will be held on Saturday, April 5.