PB Drive 2025 Kicks Off May 1st – 31st!
It’s officially that time of year, Peanut Butter Drive 2025 is almost here! Kendall Central Oregon has partnered with Newport Market for our annual Peanut Butter Drive, benefitting NeighborImpact Food Bank. For the entire month of May, Kendall will be donating one case (6 jars) of Peanut Butter for every car sold, and one jar for every client service repair. Our partners at Newport Market will be hosting & amplifying the drive as well, giving customers the opportunity to purchase a jar or a case at checkout. The Peanut Butter Drive would not be possible without Newport Market, who doubles the impact at their store and provides all the peanut butter fresh and at cost. This not only allows our organizations to increase the amount donated but ensures that quality peanut butter gets into the hands of families and local food pantries that need it the most.
Why Peanut Butter: Peanut butter is one of the most highly requested items among food banks in the US. Food banks often have to purchase peanut butter to meet the demand for it, due to the fact that it is a shelf-stable protein (contains 8g of protein per serving, fuels summer lunch programs and food pantries year-round, and is loved by children, adults, and senior citizens alike.
Where Does the Peanut Butter Go? The PB starts at Newport Market & Kendall Dealerships, where it will then go to NeighborImpact Food Bank’s new warehouse in Redmond. From the warehouse, over 59 partner food pantries, Meal Sites, and shelters will pick up the Peanut Butter—among many other food items—and then distribute it throughout Central Oregon. NeighborImpact Food bank has Partner Agencies in Bend, Redmond, Madras, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, LaPine, Sisters, and Prineville. Most importantly, the PB donated through this drive will stock summer lunch programs for kids in need while they are not in school to ensure every child has a safe, successful summer.
About NeighborImpact Food Bank: NeighborImapct Food Bank serves Partner Agencies in Bend, Redmond, Madras, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, LaPine, Sisters, and Prineville. In 2024, NeighborImpact network provided food assistance 857,513 times—that’s an average of 71,459 people served per month throughout Central Oregon. 36% of the individuals served are children. In total, NeighborImpact and their partner agencies distributed over six million pounds of food last year, direct to families or through partner agencies to all ages.
Why We Need Your Help: We are asking our community to join us in the Peanut Butter Drive 2025 to increase the impact from previous years. Despite efforts in years past, the Peanut Butter donated only lasts for a few months, before it is all distributed to families and partner agencies. We are asking our community to help us spread the love by making a lasting impact that supports children, families, and senior citizens year-round. From May 1st – 31st, visit any Kendall dealership or purchase your next set of groceries from Newport Market to purchase a case or jar of PB that will go directly to NeighborImpact Food Bank!
