pantry location: 1000 E. 11th st. Lawrence, KS 66046
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A NIGHT IN THE
2026 ANNUAL GALA
CARIBBEAN
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
THE OREAD HOTEL
1200 OREAD AVE | LAWRENCE, KS
Just Food’s annual gala, A Night in the Caribbean, is an evening of vibrant celebration with a powerful purpose: fighting hunger in Douglas County. Guests will enjoy a lively atmosphere inspired by the colors, flavors, and rhythms of the Caribbean while coming together as a community to support neighbors experiencing food insecurity. The evening features great food, refreshing drinks, exciting auction items, and meaningful stories about the impact Just Food makes every day.
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More than just a celebration, A Night in the Caribbean helps fuel Just Food’s mission to ensure everyone in Douglas County has access to nutritious food. Funds raised during the gala support the programs and partnerships that provide groceries and essential items to thousands of local households each year. By attending, sponsoring, or participating in the evening’s festivities, guests help create a stronger, healthier community where no one has to face hunger alone.
BUY TICKETS

Join us for an evening dedicated to bringing our community together in a shared purpose: ensuring everyone in Douglas County has access to nutritious food. This special night celebrates the impact we make together—neighbors helping neighbors—while raising critical funds to sustain and expand Just Food’s work.
DONATE AUCTION ITEMS

We are currently seeking unique and exciting items for the gala silent and live auctions. Donations such as gift certificates, experiences, artwork, travel packages, and themed baskets help make the evening fun and engaging while raising critical funds to support Just Food’s work fighting hunger in Douglas County. Your contribution not only showcases your generosity to our community but also directly helps ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious food.
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Got an auction item for us?
Email Development Director Andrea Bos
at development@justfoodks.org or call 785-856-7030.

