Starting a Food Drive
Thousands
of Lowcountry residents, schools, churches, and businesses generously
donate food to the Lowcountry Food Bank each year through a variety
of corporate, civic, and holiday food drives.
What is a Food Drive?
A food drive is a concentrated effort to collect non-perishable food
in a certain time period. You and/or your organization will work with
the Lowcountry Food Bank in coordinating your organization's food
drive. When planning a Food Drive, here are some important questions
to ask yourself:
Common Questions to ask yourself before starting a Food Drive:
- What dates do you want your Food Drive to occur?
- Do you want the Food Drive to have a theme, such as Help the Hungry ?
- Do you have containers to put food in or do you need some barrels from the Food Bank?
- Where are you going to place your containers to collect food (in each classroom, in the lunch room, in the office, etc.)
- How will you let people know about the Food Drive? (daily announcements, flyers, posters, newsletters, etc.)
- Will there be an incentive for participants?
- Is there a designated person who will deliver the food to the Food Bank or does the Food Bank need to pick up the food at the end of the Food Drive?
Containers
Place containers in central areas that are easily accessible. The
Lowcountry Food Bank has barrels (55 gallon fiberboard drums) that can be borrowed for your food
drive. Each barrel will hold between 100 and 150 pounds of food.
If you will need barrels, please notify the Lowcountry Food Bank
at the beginning of your food drive by calling or emailing our Food Solicitor, Amy Kosar, at (843) 747-8146, ext. 109, or akosar@lcfbank.org.
Transportation of Food
Groups are encouraged to deliver boxes or barrels to the Lowcountry
Food Bank. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00
PM. However, if the amount of food is too great to be transported
by car, please contact us for a pick-up (please allow a minimum 24 hour notice) by calling or emailing our Food Solicitor, Amy Kosar, at (843) 747-8146, ext. 109, or akosar@lcfbank.org.
Useful Information:
- 7 Easy Steps to a Successful Food Drive
- Making Your Food Drive Fun
- How a Food Drive Will Help Your Community
- The Do's and Don'ts of Donating Food
Food Drive Items that support the Lowcountry Food Bank’s Nutrition Initiative
Protein Products
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Fruits and Vegetables
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Bread, Flour & Cereals
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Snacks
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Dried Herbs with no Salt
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Miscellaneous
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Dairy Products
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