Fill A Ford
Make a Difference and Load Up for Common Good!
September 1-30, 2026
This September, Mike Carpino Ford is excited to be teaming up with the First United Methodist Church Food Pant for our second annual Fill a Ford Food Drive!
All month long, we’ll be collecting nonperishable food items and monetary donations at the dealership with one goal in mind:
Fill a Ford with 400 LBS of food for a great local cause!
Help Us Fill This Ford!
Giving back is easy! Pick up a few extra pantry staples on your next grocery run and drop them by Mike Carpino Ford anytime throughout September.
Drop Off Location
Mike Carpino Ford
715 N. East Ave.
Columbus, KS 66725
Drop Off Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Questions? Contact us!
What Can I Bring?
The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry distributed a variety of shelf-stable groceries, so we are requesting for items like:
- Cereal & Pancake Mix
- Canned vegetables & fruit
- Canned meats
- Low sodium soups, chili, stews
- Dried rice & beans
- Rice
- Canned milk
- Pasta & pasta sauce
- Mac & cheese
- Mashed potato mix
- Boxed dinner mixes
- Crackers
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
Regardless of whether it's a couple of cans or a cart full of groceries, every donation helps us fill the Ford and make a difference!
Monetary donations are also welcome throughout the month.
We’re Giving Back, Too!
Fill a Ford isn’t just about what we collect at the dealership, Mike Carpino Ford is adding to the giving all month long.
$100 for Every Vehicle Sold
Every customer who purchases a new or pre-owned vehicle during September can choose to have the donation made in their name or anonymously.
The pantry estimates that $100 can provide approximately six bags of groceries. So every vehicle sold creates an opportunity to make an additional impact right here in Columbus.
Round Up For A Reason
Service customers will have the opportunity to round up their service bill and add the difference to our donation!
Community Food Drive
We’re collecting nonperishable food items that will help support First United Methodist Church Food Pantry and our neighbors.
About First United Methodist Church Food Pantry
We’re proud to partner with the First United Methodist Church Food Pantry, which has been serving the Columbus community for more than 30 years.
The pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families throughout the Columbus area once every 30 days. From January 1st - August 27th, 2026 alone, the pantry has served:
349 households
649 adults
273 children
Families receive bags filled with pantry staples, along with frozen meat. Households with two or more people typically receive two bags of groceries, while households with three of more receive three bags.
Pantry Location
320 W. Maple St.
Columbus, KS 66725
Pantry Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:30 AM-11:30 AM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Phone: (620) 429-2791
How They Keep Everything Local
Donations play an important role in keeping those bags stocked throughout the year. When the pantry receives monetary donations, those funds are used to purchase groceries locally, supporting Columbus businesses while putting those groceries back into the community!
A Message From First United Methodist Church
As our Fill a Ford partner, First United Methodist Church shared what community support and this partnership means to their pantry:
“As our economy changes and the cost of groceries increase, we continue to receive requests for food assistance each month.
A goal of First United Methodist Church is to be an outreach to our community in supplying food to those in need and work to resolve hunger issues.
We appreciate the generosity of Mike Carpino Ford and their efforts in collecting donations. Your contribution helps make it possible for us to minister to those who need assistance.
On behalf of the families we serve…we thank you. May God Bless you.”
Want To Get Involved At The Pantry?
The First United Methodist Church Food Pantry also welcomes volunteers!
Community members can volunteer during church office hours to help prepare grocery bags for distribution. For more information about volunteering, please contact the church at (620) 429-2791.
Let’s Fill A Ford, Columbus!
There’s more than one way to make a difference this September: Donate food. Make a monetary donation. Round up for a reason. Or purchase a vehicle & we’ll donate $100 to the cause.
Bring a donation, fill a Ford, and make a difference where it matters most!