01/20/2026
It's almost that time again! Check out this lookback on last year's annual Pancake Jamboree fundraiser from UNC Student Emma Hill:
Annual Pancake Jamboree Raises Thousands for Local Student Programs
CHAPEL HILL – The 64th annual Pancake Jamboree raised thousands of dollars Sunday to support scholarships for local high school seniors and fund literacy and food programs for elementary students.
Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Chapel Hill at the United Church of Chapel Hill, the fundraiser drew families together for breakfast, with all proceeds from the $5 tickets—free for children under six—going directly to student support initiatives.
Blake Roller, president of the Kiwanis Club of Chapel Hill, has been involved with the organization for years and is committed to helping young people access education and resources. He emphasized the club’s long-standing mission to invest in the community’s future.
“This event is all about giving young people in our community the resources they need to succeed,” Roller said. “From scholarships for graduating seniors to literacy programs for elementary students, every dollar raised helps us make a difference.”
Funds from the event will provide over 500 Orange County elementary students with new books, summer reading camps, and after-school tutoring, while also supporting scholarships for graduating seniors.
With decades of tradition behind it, the Pancake Jamboree continues to make a lasting impact on students across the community, thanks to the dedication of organizers like Roller and the support of local families
