For me, knitting is about stretching my limits, learning new skills, being part of a community, and creating something beautiful in the world with my hands. In many ways, this is how I approach food, too. This fundraiser is a wonderful way to connect the creativity of knitting and supporting organizations who are doing the necessary work of addressing food insecurity. Every donation helps, no matter the size! Thanks for your help and support!
Knit for Food Knit-a-thon 2025
A fundraiser for Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels.
Organized by Knit for Food
Stephanie Ortolano
Fundraiser since Feb 2025
$180
3 supporters
36% of $500 goal
Stephanie Ortolano's Story
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144
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148
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3 members
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149
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5 members
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150
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1 member
$810
151
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1 member
$810
152
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1 member
$800
153
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1 member
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1 member
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6 members
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1 member
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1 member
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1 member
$580
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Ingrid Knits and Sings
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6 members
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Yarnie Friends
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1 member
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1 member
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2 members
$415
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1 member
$410
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3 members
$405
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1 member
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$400
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2 members
$400
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2 members
$400
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2 members
$400
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1 member
$390
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$390
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1 member
$375
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Ewe Must Be Knitting Me
4 members
$375
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1 member
$375
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1 member
$370
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1 member
$370
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1 member
$355
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1 member
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1 member
$350
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1 member
$350
248
JVW
1 member
$340
249
2025 Caffeinated Knit Crew
2 members
$335
250
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1 member
$335
251
JennandArtie
1 member
$330
252
Cyndie G
1 member
$325
253
Frances Conwell
1 member
$325
254
Hooks WIPs N Chains
1 member
$325
255
Rebecca Coburn
1 member
$325
256
Apricot Yarn & Supply
4 members
$315
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Jennifer Meagher
1 member
$315
258
Courtney Sieloff
1 member
$310
259
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1 member
$300
260
Heather KFF 2025
1 member
$295
261
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4 members
$290
262
Leigh
1 member
$290
263
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2 members
$290
264
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1 member
$290
265
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1 member
$285
266
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1 member
$280
267
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2 members
$280
268
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1 member
$275
269
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1 member
$270
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3 members
$265
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Doom Piles R Us
2 members
$260
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$255
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274
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275
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276
Team Sherry
1 member
$245
277
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$235
278
Colorado Knitter
1 member
$230
279
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$225
280
Witches Get Stitches
1 member
$220
281
Scribe & Bard
2 members
$220
282
Central PA Crafters
1 member
$215
283
King knitters
1 member
$210
284
Berly Knits!
1 member
$205
285
AthenaHandKnits
1 member
$200
286
Gami Knits for Food
1 member
$200
287
Jennifer
1 member
$200
288
Joyce
1 member
$200
289
MAC
1 member
$200
290
Noshy Knitters
6 members
$200
291
Sip & Stitch - Greater Denver Area
1 member
$200
292
Knit, Camera, Action Team
1 member
$195
293
Knitting Cherries 🍒
1 member
$195
294
AlterKNITive
2 members
$185
295
Catskills Makery
1 member
$180
296
Fayetteville Fiber Arts
5 members
$180
297
Happy not Hungry
2 members
$180
298
Wonder Women of Wool
2 members
$180
299
Waterwoman Knits
2 members
$175
300
Inette’s Crocheting For A Cause
1 member
$165
301
Happy Crafters
1 member
$160
302
Twin knits
1 member
$160
303
Berks County Sip n Stitchers
2 members
$155
304
Dianne
1 member
$155
305
South Carolina Knitting Guild
2 members
$155
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Team UFO
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$155
307
Cardinal Crochet and Knitting
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$150
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LC Stitch n bitch
3 members
$150
309
The Stabby Dietitians
3 members
$150
310
CeeEmmKayGee
3 members
$145
311
DC Knits
1 member
$135
312
TomiKnits
1 member
$130
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Crazy Kittens
2 members
$125
314
Ruth
1 member
$125
315
Yarn Bar
2 members
$125
316
Exotic Texels
1 member
$120
317
The Cuckoo Crew
1 member
$120
318
Crafting in Carolina
1 member
$105
319
Knittin' in New Hampshire
1 member
$105
320
Athena4747
1 member
$100
321
Caterpillar Hat
1 member
$100
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CraftStudies Studio & School
2 members
$100
323
Dori Monica
1 member
$100
324
Eileen Straughn
1 member
$100
325
Fabulous Yarn Lovers
1 member
$100
326
FiberFriendsTruckee
1 member
$100
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Gloria Maldonado-Lopez
1 member
$100
328
It takes a Village
1 member
$100
329
Jeannie Vance
1 member
$100
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Nancy Watt
1 member
$100
331
New Mexico Knitters
1 member
$100
332
Red House Crafters
1 member
$100
333
Steph’s Stitchers
2 members
$100
334
Sunflower Knitters
1 member
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335
Team Deirdre
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336
Team KayMCS
1 member
$100
337
The Yarnic Arts
1 member
$100
338
Theresa R
1 member
$100
339
Team Southpark
2 members
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340
Phoenix AZ Knit Wits
2 members
$70
341
Applewood Yarn Barn
1 member
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342
Hard Candy Closet
1 member
$55
343
🔥🦄 Dragonicorns
2 members
$55
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Munko Madhouse Mavens
1 member
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345
Nanette
1 member
$50
346
Amber The Artist
1 member
$45
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Team ABC
1 member
$45
348
Team Haverhill Fiber Arts Group
1 member
$45
349
Crafting for a Cause
3 members
$25
350
Knitting Friends
1 member
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351
roseyxcreations
1 member
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352
Slip Slip Sis
1 member
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Team Kate
2 members
$25
354
KeepingMyKnitTogether
2 members
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355
Knit Graffiti Designs
2 members
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356
StarzAbove
1 member
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1 member
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Carol H
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Chicago Woolies
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Fiber Artists of Montana
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Gettysburg Knits
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Knifty Knitters
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Knits for Oma
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LSG
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Merry Pin
1 member
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Orange County Fiber Artists
1 member
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Patti
1 member
$0
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Philly Rat
0 members
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Polar Bears
1 member
$0
374
Post-Apocalyptic Life Skills
1 member
$0
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Resist-Rebel-Replace
0 members
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Rogue Valley Knitters
0 members
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SFH
1 member
$0
378
South Shore Knitters
1 member
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379
Team Katrina
1 member
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Team Louisiana Knits
1 member
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381
Tracy B
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$0
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TruColors
1 member
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True beauty inside
1 member
$0
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Two River Fiber
1 member
$0
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Winter Girls
1 member
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Team Members
Sarah Posegate
$1,045
26 Supporters
Melanie
$815
22 Supporters
Connected
$1,190
7 Supporters
Kate
$430
13 Supporters
Kailey Mahar
$370
9 Supporters
L Daly
$205
5 Supporters
Stephanie Ortolano
$180
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Mimi
$50
1 Supporter
Denise
$25
1 Supporter
Leigh
$0
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Jay
$0
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Event
APR
5
Knit for Food Knit-a-thon 2025
Saturday, April 5th, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM EDT
Live Stream
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