Host A Drive
Hosting a drive is a great way to support our mission and help us provide the essential resources to families in need. Whether it’s a food drive, supply drive, or protein drive, your effort makes a direct impact on the lives of those we serve. Any questions, contact us at info@thepantry.org
Make a Difference in Your Community
How to Host a Drive
Hosting a drive is simple and can be done by individuals, businesses, or community groups.
Here’s how you can get started:
Choose Your Drive Type
- Food Drive: Gather non-perishable food items that will help our community eat well and stay healthy.
- Supply Drive: Collect essential supplies to keep our operations running smoothly.
- Protein Drive: Collect protein-rich foods like canned meat, beans, and tofu to support our clients’ nutritional needs.
Set a Goal
Think about what you want to accomplish and how many items you’d like to collect. Setting a goal gives your drive direction and motivates participants to get involved.
Spread the Word
Use social media, email, and flyers to promote your drive. Let your community know what you’re collecting and how they can participate.
Need Help Promoting? Our team is ready to assist with promotional materials. We can design and provide flyers to enhance awareness and drive donations.
Start Your Drive
Ready to Launch? If you’re prepared to start or need more details, reach out to us at info@thepantry.org. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Most Needed Items
Hosting a drive is a wonderful way to support The Pantry! To make the biggest impact, we’ve outlined the most-needed items below.
Food Items
To maximize your impact, focus on these most-needed non-perishable items:
- Grains: Dry noodles, pasta, and white rice.
- Convenient Meals: Ready-to-eat meals like mac and cheese.
- Canned Goods: A variety of canned fruits, vegetables, and soups.
- Breakfast: Cereals and breakfast bars.
- Proteins: Canned chicken, tuna, beans, and meal kits like Hamburger Helper.
Planning a large food drive? If you expect to collect over 200 lbs of food, please contact us! We’ll provide collection bins to help streamline your efforts.
Supply Items
We also rely on essential office supplies to keep our operations running smoothly. Your donation of these items ensures that we can focus on what matters most—serving our community!
- Tape: masking, blue painter, packing
- Red & Black Sharpies
- Medium Binder Clips
- Dry Erase Markers
- 1/4″ Rubber Bands
Other Ways to Help
If organizing a food drive isn’t possible for you, consider supporting us by donating your time or financial resources. Every contribution helps us continue our mission and support our community.
Other Ways to Help
If organizing a food drive isn’t possible for you, consider supporting us by donating your time or financial resources. Every contribution helps us continue our mission and support our community.