Folks who participate in the SNAP program can purchase food at Kansas Markets with their EBT card, and currently, there's a program that will let them "double up" on the benefit. The "Double-Up Bucks" program matches the amount spent … [Read more...] about Double-up food bucks for SNAP participants at Kansas farmers markets
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Affordable Connectivity Program to help with internet, computers and more
Enroll for Affordable Connectivity Program at Libraries. Wichita Public Library is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. ACP helps ensure that … [Read more...] about Affordable Connectivity Program to help with internet, computers and more
Places to Volunteer in Wichita
Places to Volunteer and their perks. Not only does volunteering help your community, but you gain a sense of purpose in helping other people. If you are in a position to help someone, it really makes a difference to do so. While … [Read more...] about Places to Volunteer in Wichita
Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Sedgwick County residents can recycle real Christmas trees for free! When you're ready to get rid of your Christmas tree, you can take it to one of more than 20 locations to have it turned into mulch. The program is run by Sedgwick … [Read more...] about Free Christmas tree disposal, recycling in and around the Wichita area
Bulky Waste Coupon for Sedgwick County residents
The most popular coupon ever is back. Sedgwick County has released its bulky waste coupon (aka dump coupon, lol) for 2022. Sedgwick County is once again offering residents a coupon for FREE disposal of bulky waste up to 1,000 pounds. … [Read more...] about Bulky Waste Coupon for Sedgwick County residents
Veterans Day Events, Freebies and Deals for Wichita
Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military are worthy of our respect and gratitude every day (see Military Discounts in Wichita), but on Veterans Day we can do one better and take them out for a free meal, attend an event that … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Events, Freebies and Deals for Wichita
Free Bus Rides on Election Day 2022
Wichita Transit will offer FREE bus rides on Election Day, November 8, 2022. In honor of Election Day, on Tuesday, November 8, Wichita Transit will offer free bus rides on all traditional bus routes and paratransit service. Free rides … [Read more...] about Free Bus Rides on Election Day 2022
Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2022
Leave the tricks at home, you’re in for a treat! Below we have compiled the full list of all of the great places to take your family this October for a Halloween to remember for years to come! With traditional door-to-door trick or treating … [Read more...] about Wichita Trick or Treat and Fall Fun Events for Halloween 2022
Free Community Paper Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS
You know you're not supposed to just throw confidential information into the trash, but sometimes the shred pile gets pretty high if you don’t have a paper-chewing monster of a shredder like mine. (We've had it for years and yep - it's … [Read more...] about Free Community Paper Shred Days in and around Wichita, KS
Free Wichita bus rides for youth this summer
Kids get a ticket to ride FREE on Wichita buses this summer. Wichita Transit is offering free, unlimited transit rides on all regular bus routes and paratransit service during the summer through their RIDE summer program. From May 26 … [Read more...] about Free Wichita bus rides for youth this summer
YMCA yoga in the park
Join YMCA instructor Alyssa Cameron in Naftzger Park on Saturday, June 4, 2022 for a FREE yoga class and introduction to YMCA360. The Greater Wichita YMCA will host this free yoga event as a way to showcase the additional … [Read more...] about YMCA yoga in the park
Free Annual Skin Cancer Screening
As the weather gets warmer and we all spend more time outside, it's a good time to remember to check our skin. After a two-year hiatus, KU School of Medicine will once again be offering its free Wichita-area Skin Cancer Screening Clinic on … [Read more...] about Free Annual Skin Cancer Screening
Free E-Waste Collection for Sedgwick County Residents
If you're like me, you might have old computers, televisions, or other electronic devices gathering dust in your home. (And boy - they really do get dusty, don't they?) Sedgwick County has the perfect excuse to clean them out for spring … [Read more...] about Free E-Waste Collection for Sedgwick County Residents
Free Document Shredding at Office Depot
If you don't have a great, reliable paper shredder like mine (affiliate link), Office Depot will let you do some shredding for free. This is a great time of year to safely dispose of old tax returns, bank statements and other private … [Read more...] about Free Document Shredding at Office Depot
Up to $100 Rebate from the City of Wichita on Water-Saving Devices
Good news! If you are a Wichita resident who receives your water bill from Wichita Water Utilities, you may be eligible for a rebate on the purchase of qualifying water-saving appliances or devices. The rebate is offered on a first-come, … [Read more...] about Up to $100 Rebate from the City of Wichita on Water-Saving Devices
Teacher Appreciation Freebies and Deals for Wichita-area Teachers
We may never be able to thank teachers enough for all their hard work, but we can try! We can't think of a better way to show our appreciation than by listing all the FREE goodies and deals in the Wichita area for Teacher Appreciation Week. … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Freebies and Deals for Wichita-area Teachers
Fidelity Bank Free Drive-Thru Community Shred Event
Fidelity Bank is hosting a free community shred event where residents can securely dispose of documents and materials containing personal information. The shred event will offer drive-thru service with volunteers collecting materials and … [Read more...] about Fidelity Bank Free Drive-Thru Community Shred Event
Need tax forms or help with your Taxes for 2023
If you're a little grumpy and sleep-deprived this time of year, you're not alone. But as soon as the paperwork is neatly filed away (or hurtled across the room - whatever your filing method), take yourself out for some tax day freebies and … [Read more...] about Need tax forms or help with your Taxes for 2023
Holiday hours in Wichita – what’s open, what’s closed
Seasons greetings! Remember a few years ago when it seemed like practically everything was open 24/7 and several stores were even open on Thanksgiving and Christmas? Well, you can thank 2020 for changing all of that. Sure, it was … [Read more...] about Holiday hours in Wichita – what’s open, what’s closed
Free ‘Sign & Send’ greeting card from Hallmark
Signed, sealed and delivered. Because everyone’s texting and e-mailing nowadays, getting a greeting card in the mail is extra special. However, sending one requires a little time and effort, but Hallmark has the solution with its Sign … [Read more...] about Free ‘Sign & Send’ greeting card from Hallmark
Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society
Santa will be in town for Family Pet Photos thanks to the Kansas Humane Society and Downtown Wichita. Bring your furry friends to Naftzger Park this December for holiday photos with the man in red. While this is not a free event, all … [Read more...] about Santa is coming to town for family pet photos as a fundraiser for Kansas Humane Society
Annual Veterans Day Program in Wichita
The Wichita Veterans Day parade was last weekend, but the annual ceremony to celebrate and honor U.S. military veterans veterans is happening on Wednesday. Veterans Memorial Park of Wichita will conduct its annual Veterans Day … [Read more...] about Annual Veterans Day Program in Wichita
Kitchen tools donation drive
Do you have some gently used or new kitchen tools you would like to donate to those in need? K-State Research and Extension has begun a community donation initiative called Kitchen Restore that will provide essential tools for making … [Read more...] about Kitchen tools donation drive
Free Waste Tire Collection for Sedgwick County Residents and Businesses
If you have some old tires you'd like to get rid of (and you live in Sedgwick County), you can do it free a couple days in April. Sedgwick County residents can take their tires for FREE disposal to the Sedgwick County West Yard at 4701 … [Read more...] about Free Waste Tire Collection for Sedgwick County Residents and Businesses
Wichita Public Library opens for “Grab and Go” service March 8
Wichita Public Library locations will reopen to in-person services on Monday, March 8. The new “Grab and Go” service model will let customers browse materials on shelves and use public computers. The Library won't be going back to … [Read more...] about Wichita Public Library opens for “Grab and Go” service March 8