Park City High National Honor Society Launches Major Food Drive

Park City High School’s National Honor Society reopened its large annual food drive on December 2, aiming to match or surpass the 40,000 pounds of food collected last year. The drive will continue through December 17 and mobilizes students and community volunteers to gather food, hygiene items and winter essentials for local families and service agencies.

Collection points were set up at major grocery stores including Smith’s, Walmart and Park City Marketplace, as well as inside Park City schools. Organizers accepted both donated items and monetary contributions, noting that funds allow volunteers to purchase additional nonperishable food and essential supplies to fill gaps in donations. Items being requested include canned and packaged nonperishable food, personal hygiene products, baby supplies, winter clothing and pet food.

Collected goods are routed to local agencies that serve residents in need, including the Christian Center of Park City and the Summit County Peace House. Those organizations distribute the donations to families, seniors and individuals facing food insecurity, and the timing of the drive is intended to bolster supplies through the winter months when demand typically rises.

The drive relies on student volunteers to staff collection tables and coordinate logistics, providing experiential learning about community service and civic participation while supporting Summit County households. For residents, the campaign offers multiple easy ways to contribute, either by dropping off items at the designated grocery store collection points and school sites, or by making monetary donations that organizers convert to needed goods.

The annual effort highlights the role of local institutions in addressing basic needs and sustaining community safety nets. Meeting or exceeding the target would reinforce partnerships between Park City schools and area service providers, and ensure continued support for residents who depend on food and supply assistance during the holiday season. Community members who wish to participate should bring donations to the listed collection locations before December 17 to ensure timely distribution.