📈 1,594 Items! | Community update from our Buckaroos

Posted Date: 04/15/26 (05:00 PM)

Dear Hickory Ridge Families,

We are thrilled to announce that as of this morning, our community has collected 1,594 items for the Harrisburg Food Pantry! We are moving closer to our 7,000-item goal every day.

To keep the excitement going, we want to bring special attention to our Classroom Competition! 🏆

🏆 Classroom Competition Spotlight
The class with the highest total of items donated will earn a massive bonus: 2 extra Buckaroos for every student in the room! Encourage your students to bring in items to help their class take the lead!

A student-made flyer on a lime green background with large block letters reading "Buckaroo Bargain at Hickory Ridge Elementary." It features a photo of groceries with the text "Kids Need Food." The donation list includes assorted fruit cups, crackers, soup cups, sandwich crackers, granola bars, chicken or tuna snack kits, Vienna sausage, and beef ravioli. It lists collection dates as April 13-21 and the shop date as April 28.

A student-made flyer for Hickory Ridge Elementary’s Buckaroo Bargain with a light green watercolor background. The headline reads, "Don't let Hunger be the headline!" It lists items to bring: paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, water, canned fruit, peanut butter, grape jelly, ramen noodles, instant mashed potatoes, and laundry detergent. It notes "1 can equals 1 buckaroo" and shows three illustrations of tin cans.

Items We Are Collecting:

Based on our current needs and today’s featured flyers, please consider donating:

Pantry Staples: Cereal, canned fruits, canned corn, peas, beans, peanut butter, jelly, and powdered milk.
Easy Meals: Canned chicken/tuna, beef ravioli, Vienna sausage, ramen, soup cups, crackers, and granola bars.
Hygiene Essentials: Deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.
Household Items: Paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent, and laundry detergent.

Collection Dates: Now through April 21st.
Buckaroo Bargain Store: Tuesday, April 28th.

Thank you for your incredible generosity!