Yup, I’m doing this again! If you were following me last year at this time, you might recall that I participated in this fundraiser for the first time.

This year’s fundraiser started a couple of weeks ago, and it has already raised over $87,000, and we still have a few weeks to go.

Last year we raised OVER $500,000, and 100% of the donations will be shared equally among Feeding America, World Central Kitchen, No Kid Hungry, and Meals on Wheels.

The “rules” are very simple: I will knit for about 12 hours on April 11, 2026, buoyed by the support of people like you.

If you wish to donate, here’s the link to my team of one: https://givebutter.com/knitforfood26/team-marie-in-tallahassee/mariebailey

Of course, any cheerleading you can offer will also be greatly appreciated.

I have not yet decided on what I’ll be knitting on April 11, but I’m considering one of Laura Nelkin’s designs. It might well be another one of these:

Or some such variation … Or maybe one or two Red Resistance Hats aka Melt the Ice hats. (The history and pattern for these hats is available here at Needle and Skein.)

I’ve knitted three so far, although I made a mistake in the first one so I’m keeping that for myself.

I will pop up now and then as we get closer to April 11, and I will definitely let you all know what I’ll be knitting as soon as I know.

In the meantime, stay safe, find joy where you can, and be a helper if you can.

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