The Knit for Food Knit-a-thon is a 12 hour knitting marathon to raise funds for hunger and food insecurity. 100% of the money we raise is equally divided between Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels.
Our FIFTH annual Knit-a-thon is on April 5th, 2025 from 10am-10pm!
Click the JOIN US button to sign up OR Donate!
In 2021 we raised $265,810.
In 2022 we raised $271,761.
In 2023 we raised $340,000.
In 2024 we raised $379,010!!!
That is OVER 1.25 MILLION DOLLARS raised by knitters in four years!
Thanks so much for supporting our effort to craft a better future.
To learn more about these organizations:
Feeding America- The Feeding America network is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and end hunger. Donors, staff, and volunteers all play an important role in our efforts to end hunger in the United States.
World Central Kitchen- WCK uses the power of food to heal communities and strengthen economies through times of crisis and beyond.
No Kid Hungry- No child should go hungry in a nation as wealthy as ours. But millions of kids are living with hunger right now because of the pandemic. With No Kid Hungry, you can help change that for good.
Meals on Wheels- Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years. As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away our independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.
FAQ
Definitely not, but to receive a link to the event you must sign up as a team member and raise a minimum of $100.
🥑What if I don't knit?
Don’t knit? That’s OK! Any crafting practice is welcome! Crochet! Sew! Macrame! Weave! ETC!
🥝Have you seen the Gilmore Girls?
YES, we were inspired by the infamous Gilmore Girls Knit-a-thon episode!
🥕What are we doing on April 5th, 2025?
The knit-a-thon will take place on April 5th, from 10am-10pm ET. YOU WILL BE KNITTING FOR TWELVE HOURS! There will be zoom programming in the morning and evening (music, speakers, breakout knitting rooms, yoga, stretching, knitting ergonomics, etc.). We’ll hear from each of the four organizations that we’re fundraising for to learn more about the work they’re doing.
🍺Are there public Meet-Ups for Knit for Food?
YES!
Are you organizing a public meet-up for Knit for Food? Register it here.
Want to knit with others in your area? See if there is a meet-up near you.
☕Do I have to attend the zoom?
Definitely not! If you want to knit-a-thon, but don’t want to participate in the accompanying zoom event that is a-ok! The zoom programming is completely optional! You could stay home alone, get together with another knitter, or gather with a group of crafty friends at your LYS and stay offline. The choice is completely yours.
🥗What are we knitting?
Whatever you want! If you are inspired to knit for charity we've put together a resource of organizations that collect donations here! Some knit-a-thoners knit a prize for their donors (to be raffled off at the end of the event). Some of us knit for ourselves... which is totally ok! You are doing GREAT work by joining in to raise money and knitters need handmade sweaters too!
🍜Can I set up a team with my LYS or Guild?
Yes! This year we have TEAM fundraising! Make a Team for your Guild/LYS/Club/etc and get all your knitters to sign up as members of your team. This way everyone will receive information about Knit for Food and the work we are doing together!
🍉Want to set up a team?
Go to: www.knitforfood.com
Click Join a Team OR Fundraise
(If you have knit with us before make sure to login with your exisiting Givebutter account, if you are new to Knit for Food you'll need to make one.)
You'll see an option to Join an Existing Team or Create Your Own Team.
Choose Create Your Own Team and follow the instructions.
🍆How are the funds being collected and distributed?
We are using a fundraising platform called Givebutter for optimal transparency. 100% of the funds collected will be split evenly between the 4 organizations listed above.
Donors will be charged a credit card fee when they donate and will also have an option to tip Givebutter.
Givebutter does not charge any platform fees and relies on your generosity to support this free fundraising service.
You can read more about that here.
🥒Is my donation tax deductible?
No, Knit for Food is a Pass-Through Entity. What that means is that 100% of the money we raise goes directly to the four organizations which all have 501c3 status. Knit for Food has no expenses, and is entirely volunteer run. If you have a foundation or corporate matching program that requires a donation to a 501c3 then we'd love for you to directly donate to one (or all) of the four organizations directly.
Please fill out this form so we can include your private donation in the grand total.
🍑Do you collect checks?
We do not accept checks. Because we have a deadline, by the time a check is sent, processed, cleared, recorded, our window to accept donations will have expired.
Your donor can write you a check, then you can make the donation through the portal.
🍎Do you have Merch?
YES!!!
https://www.bonfire.com/store/knit-for-food-knit-a-thon-2025/
BIG NOTE: Selling merch does not raise funds for Knit for Food, if you want to donate to the knit-a-thon please do so here! Any proceeds left after paying our graphic designer will be split between the four organizations listed above!
🍍Is there a Press Release?
THERE WILL BE!
We would LOVE for your to share the news of the knit-a-thon far and wide! Laura is available for interviews and presentations to your guild/LYS/etc. Just e-mail her!
🍇Need images for Social Media or a flyer to hang ?
GO HERE!
🍒Want to make new friends and inspire each other?
Join our FACEBOOK group! Please use the hashtag #knitforfood on social media!
