Below is a list of most needed items at a food drive. You may want to incorporate these suggested items in your materials. Also let people know that with $1.00 we can buy 6 pounds of food and feed a family of four.
Canned Meats
Canned Fish
Other Items
Non-food Items
Chicken
Turkey
Ham
Beef Stew
Tuna
Mackerel
Salmon
Peanut Butter
Pasta
Rice
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Soup
Laundry and Dish Detergent
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toilet Paper
Diapers
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruits
Beans
Corn
Potatoes
Pears
Apples
Peaches
Hosting a Food/Funds Drive Tips
Please collect non-perishable food items only
Encourage donation of items from our Most Needed list
Avoid glass containers. Plastic containers, tin cans, or boxed items are best
Donations usually assist families, so encourage people to contribute items in sizes they would use at home
We cannot accept baby food or formula
Avoid condiment items such as ketchup and mayonnaise.
The Food Bank is closed on weekends and holidays. Deliveries and pickups will need to be scheduled accordingly.
We encourage coordinators of food drives to
consider as a part of their contribution to Second
Harvest Food Bank to plan to pick up barrels, posters
and other food drive materials. This assists in
reducing our costs and saving time for our drivers
to pick up other donated food products.
