Host a food drive with Feeding America
Food insecurity impacts many people in our community. But together, we can make a powerful difference!
Food drives are a fantastic way to provide nutritious food to food banks and pantries. They also raise awareness about food insecurity and build a stronger community through collective action.
Two kinds of food drive
Traditional food drive
A traditional food drive allows you to collect food donations. You can involve your family and friends as well as your workplace or other organizations to collect canned food or other items. This allows you to make an impact in the fight against hunger.
Virtual food drive
A virtual food drive collects online donations instead of food. The money becomes meals and other services for people facing hunger. Cash donations from virtual food drives help food banks purchase food and invest in their programs.
How to organize a canned food drive
Food drives are a great way to connect with your community and bring people together. Here’s how to organize a successful food drive:
Find your local food bank for guidance on what foods are needed most, donation procedures, and drop-off options.
Plan a one-day or multi-week food drive. Build excitement through social media and word of mouth.
Follow the drop-off or pick-up instructions provided by your partner food bank to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Thank your donors for their generosity and demonstrate the impact of their efforts by showing how much food was collected.