2026 Peanut Butter Challenge begins on Sept. 30

Press release from Alachua County

ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – The UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is pleased to announce the 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge, beginning on Sept. 30 and ending on Oct. 31, 2026, with donations accepted at the UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office (22712 W. Newberry Road, Newberry). Contact the extension office for additional drop-off locations.

During October, participants can support Florida’s peanut producers and people in need by donating unopened jars of peanut butter. At the end of the collection period, the jars are tallied, bragging rights are awarded to the counties that collect the most peanut butter, and the jars go to local food pantries just in time for the holiday season.

“We thank the Florida Peanut Federation for their continued support and contributions,” said UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Interim Director Cindy Sanders. “These Associations match our donations to go to local food pantries in Alachua County.”