Pulling Together to Combat Community Hunger!

2025 marks the 16-year anniversary of UCHS, and in keeping with one of its core tenets, servant leadership, UCHS holds the annual UCHIGHditarod, a shopping cart race to collect non-perishable foods for Catawba County modeled after the Alaskan Iditarod Race. Our mission to combat community hunger continues again this year in support of The Corner Table and their three feeding programs: The Backpack Program, The Community Kitchen, and Debbie Payseur Frozen Meals.

The Corner Table is a non-profit organization in Catawba County who provides meals with compassion, respect, and dignity to those in our community affected by hunger. Each year, students collectively donate over 1,000 items to The Corner Table. Along with these items, 50% of proceeds raised goes to The Corner Table and 50% goes to UCHS.

UCHS is a school community where students can unlock their potential and make a positive impact in the community while learning what it means to serve others. With your help, we will continue to offer a strong academic education in a Christian environment. Funds raised will help combat community hunger, while also supporting classroom enrichment and a variety of other improvements at the school.

The 2024-25 UCHIGHditarod will be held Wednesday, April 30th from 1-3. We would appreciate your support by donating food and/or selecting a sponsorship level below. All donations are tax deductible.

Thank you for helping us take a bite out of hunger!

UCHIGHDITAROD 2025 - PDF

UCHIGHditarod FAQs

When and where is the event held?

How do I enter a team and race?

Teams consist of 4-5 people, 1 musher and 3-4 pullers, who pull a grocery cart loaded with pounds of food around an obstacle course. Choose a name and theme for your team and come dressed ready to race! Don’t worry, carts will be provided for you. Feel free to bring decorations that can easily be added to the cart before you race. Everyone should gather by 1pm. Races begin at 1:30. Register your team HERE or use link above!

I can't race, but what can I do to help fight hunger?

We need everyone's help! You can donate food and/or select a sponsorship level below! Along with the food, 50% of proceeds raised will go to The Corner Table and 50% will go to UCHS. With your help, we will continue to offer a strong academic education where students learn what it means to serve others. Funds raised will support classroom enrichment, building enhancements and a variety of other improvements at the school. All donations are tax deductible! Sponsorships and food items listed below.

How are UCHS students involved?

Are their any awards for the race?

Of course! We give 6 awards every year. Come ready to race to win gift certificates and cash!

Winner - fastest time
Runner Up - second fastest time
Most Creative - costume, theme, creativity, original idea
Best in Show - all around amazing, costumes, energy, enthusiasm
Dog Pound - nice try, but better luck next year!
Crowd Favorite - voted on by crowd $100 cash prize!

YES! I will sponsor event.

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<p>Cash can be brought to North Campus front desk at UCHS. 602 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC. Thank you!</p>

<p>Checks should be made payable to University Christian High School. Please make a notation as to what the donation is for.  You can drop off or mail to 602 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC  28601.  Thank you!</p>

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Below items are needs for the Backpack Program and Community Kitchen.

BACKPACK PROGRAM

Canned Vegetables: Green beans, corn, sweet peas, etc.
Canned Soups (smaller cans)
Mac-N-Cheese (7.25oz Box)
Individually Packaged Snacks (peanut butter crackers, gold fish, etc.)

COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Bisquick
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Canned Baked Beans
Canned Mixed Vegetables

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