Rapid City Launches Fifth United We Feed Drive
City employee unions are collecting non-perishable food and cash donations through November 30 to benefit Feeding South Dakota and local school pantries.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The City of Rapid City and its employee unions kicked off the fifth annual United We Feed food drive on Monday, November 9, running through November 30. The drive collects non-perishable food items and cash donations for Feeding South Dakota and local school food pantries.
Why it matters
The drive supports families facing food insecurity in Rapid City and across South Dakota during the winter months. Organizers hope to build on last year's record-setting results.
Last year's drive collected nearly 4,900 pounds of food and more than 2,800 dollars in cash, which the city estimates provided 20,000 meals to families in need. Totals for the current drive have not yet been reported.
The players
City of Rapid City
Rapid City is the second-largest city in South Dakota and the economic hub of the Black Hills region.
Feeding South Dakota
Feeding South Dakota is the state's largest hunger-relief organization, distributing food through a network of partner pantries across the state.
The details
Donation bins are located at City Hall, the Rapid City Public Library, Fire Station One, the Public Safety Building, Family Fare stores, Safeway, and other participating businesses. Donations also support food pantries at Rapid City High School, Douglas School, and General Beadle School.
Timeline
Last year: The previous drive collected nearly 4,900 pounds of food and over 2,800 dollars.
Monday, November 9, 2026: The fifth annual United We Feed drive kicked off.
November 30, 2026: The food drive ends.
Community Network
The drive channels local donations into Feeding South Dakota's statewide partner network, which distributes food through pantries across the state. Local school pantries at three Rapid City schools are supported directly alongside that statewide effort.
Residents can drop non-perishable food or cash at participating bins through November 30. Donations go directly toward stocking food pantries that serve families in the Rapid City area.
The takeaway
Small, local donations add up quickly when pooled across a city. Dropping off a few non-perishable items at a nearby bin before November 30 is a simple way to help families in the area.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NEWS RADIO KOTA-AM 1380AM/100.7FM.
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