Join the Fight Against Hunger
When we come together as a community, we can make a lasting impact. Attend the concert. Become a sponsor. Share the event. Support your local food bank.
Join the State College Food Bank for the second annual A Great Big Fight to End Hunger, an unforgettable evening featuring Grammy Award-winning band A Great Big World.
This special benefit concert brings our community together through the power of music while raising critical funds to support local individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, and donation made helps ensure that our neighbors have access to nutritious food when they need it most.
Last year's inaugural event welcomed more than 400 attendees and demonstrated what is possible when a community comes together around a shared purpose: ending hunger in Centre County.
Whether you're attending as a music lover, community supporter, sponsor, or advocate for hunger relief, your participation makes a difference.
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The State Theatre
Featuring: A Great Big World
Together, we can help ensure that no one in our community faces hunger alone.
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About the Event
Known for chart-topping hits such as "Say Something" and "Hold Each Other," A Great Big World has inspired audiences around the world with music centered on hope, connection, and resilience. Their message aligns perfectly with the mission of the State College Food Bank: ensuring that everyone in our community has access to the basic nessecities they need to thrive.
All proceeds from A Great Big Fight to End Hunger directly support the State College Food Bank's efforts to provide food assistance, fresh produce, and other essential resources to our neighbors facing food insecurity.
Together, we can create an evening that entertains, inspires, and helps build a stronger, healthier community.
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
The Headliner Harvest Presenting Sponsor
Valhalla Business Advisors
The Grapevine Media Sponsor
Centre County Gazette
The Rockin' Root Sponsors
Central PA Endodontics
The Jam Session Sponsors
Benecon
First Citizen's Community Bank
The Beet Booster Sponsors
Geisinger Health
Sponsorship Opportunities
A Great Big Fight to End Hunger offers businesses and organizations a meaningful opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to our community while gaining visibility among attendees and supporters.
Sponsorship benefits may include:
- Recognition on event marketing materials
- Logo placement on the event website
- Social media promotion
- Event signage and program recognition
- Complimentary tickets
- Alignment with a trusted local nonprofit serving Centre County
Your sponsorship helps maximize the impact of this event by ensuring more proceeds go directly toward feeding local families.
Download Sponsorship Materials
or contact:
Heather Lee
business@scfoodbank.org
814.234.2310
Highlights from Last Year's Event
More than 400 community members came together for the inaugural A Great Big Fight to End Hunger, creating an evening filled with music, generosity, and hope. The event raised both critical funds and awareness for hunger relief efforts in Centre County.
