History of the partnership
We are so excited and grateful to have a robust food truck community in Topeka! Many of the local food trucks support our shelter and cause. They value the human-animal bond as we do, and we are eager to host them on our property as a fundraiser for HHHS!
During COVID-19, HHHS was forced to modify fundraisers. One local food truck, Poppin Minis, owned by Richard and Sharon Fergison, reached out and offered to park at HHHS and donate a portion of sales to help animals while providing a delicious outdoor option for people to eat local foods from local businesses.
From there, our “Food Truck Nights” were born! In 2021, around 10 food truck vendors banded together and raised over $10,000 for animals in need! Since then, the local food truck community has raised more than $50,000 for HHHS!
2026 Food Truck Night Dates
Mark your calendars! In 2026, we are moving Food Truck Nights to FIRST FRIDAYS!
Friday April 3rd, 4pm – 8 pm, live performance by the Copper Petals!
Friday May 1st, 4pm-8pm, live performance by Pure Country!
Friday June 5th, 4pm – 8pm, live performance by Orlando Zuniga!
Friday July 3rd, 4pm – 8pm, live performance by Addie Resch!
Friday August 7th, 4pm – 8pm, live performance by High Five!
Friday September 4th, 4pm – 8pm, live performance by Paradize Band!
Friday October 2nd, 4pm – 8pm, live performance by Sloppy But Lucky!
All events take place in the HHHS parking lot. Parking is available on the West side of the HHHS parking lot near the US Bank and on the side near Arrowhead Dr. Additional parking is on the East side of the shelter, off of Belle, in our Admissions lot.
We encourage folks to bring their own lawn chairs! Indoor seating is provided as well, and the shelter will remain open until 8pm on Food Truck Nights!
Meet the Vendors
Poppin minis
Old-fashioned donuts, cold drinks, breakfast burritos
Poppin squeeze
Kettle corn, teas, smoothies, lemonades!
Tod's BBQ
BBQ meats, all the fixin’s
Stumpy's Smoked Cheese
Gourmet smoked cheese offerings!
Boxer Q BBQ
Competition style BBQ
Hook & Que
Southern style fried fish offerings!
Rosi's Food
Tamales, elotes and more!
Dj's Catering
Topeka’s finest hotdogs
LA CREPERIE CO
Gourmet crepes and waffles
African Cuisine KononiaTouch
Traditional African cuisine!
Burger Bus
Gourmet cheeseburgers
JLG Mexi-Q
Nachos, Philly cheesesteaks, fajitas,
Flavor Wagon 785
Serving up all the flavor!
It's a Sweet Treat Day Bakery
Gourmet cookie truck
Cooking with Mike
Cinnamon rolls, delicious home-cooked meals
Park at HHHS During the Week
If you are interested in partnering with us on an ongoing basis, parking here throughout the week, accessing our great location right off the highway and in full visibility of one of Topeka’s busiest areas, please use submit this form! HHHS does not charge rent space, but does ask for a portion of proceeds to benefit the animals.
For questions, contact Grace at grace.clinton@hhhstopeka.org
