How to Host a Food Drive at Your Office or Organization
The Serving Center is always in need of good quality, non-perishable
food items. Often, food drives are the only source for some types
of food. And we'll make it easy for you by helping you every step
of the way.
Here are some tips to get started.
- Select a date for your food drive: Plan ahead so the event won't
conflict with other projects. Pick a day, a week, or maybe a month.
We've found that two weeks works well.
- Select a location to collect the food: Place a barrel or box in the break
room or a waiting area. Mark each
container with your group name and the words "Food Drive."
- Get the word out: Blanket the office with posters and fliers.
Great visible locations include bathroom mirrors, break rooms
and coffee machines. Feature the food drive in your company newsletter
or send a message through interoffice e-mail.
- At the end of the event, load your vehicles with the food and
deliver it to the Serving Center. We'll give you a tour so you
can see how your donation makes a difference.
You can have a food/fund drive too! Give your group a choice - donate food or funds!
We can actually make your funds go further, because we are able
to purchase food items at the food bank for twelve cents a pound!
What Kinds of Food Should You Collect?
- Canned vegetables (corn, peas)
- Canned soup
- Canned beans (green, black, ranch, refried, pork 'n beans, baked)
- Canned tuna, meat, stews
- Breakfast cereal
- Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni, lasagna)
- Peanut butter
- Baby food and formula
- Toilet paper
- Toiletry items such as shampoo and soap
If you or your company would like to have some "food drive fun", please feel free to contact us.
November Food Drive
The Serving Center conducts an annual food drive in November. Last
year we had our collection barrels placed at 45 drop off locations.
The Serving Center appreciates the strong community support during
the annual food drive.
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