FOOD DRIVES
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To support the Food Bank Network of Somerset County with a food drive, you can plan and execute a traditional food drive to raise non-perishable food items or you can conduct a #GiveHealthy drive to raise fresh fruits and vegetables as well as non-perishable food items.
WHAT IS A FOOD DRIVE?
Food Drives are collection efforts that gather supplies rather than money from a number of different people. All have an organizer, which can be an individual or a club (like a scout troop), and they collect from either the general public or from a specific group (like a church congregation). Food drives help us collect donations to keep our shelves stocked, and are also a great way to raise awareness about hunger in your community and encourage others to help. Hunger affects every community, but many people don’t realize it.
The Food Bank Network gives you the option to either plan and execute a food drive entirely on your own, or to work with one of our partners that will help you with the process. In either case, you should contact the Food Bank Network first. We can help you choose the best timing, offer advice and suggestions, and identify the items most needed at the time. You should also have permission from us to ask for donations in our name.
What is a virtual food drive?
A virtual food drive is a great option if you cannot collect donations in person or are unable to deliver donations to your local food bank. Instead you could direct donors to The Food Bank Network of Somerset County website donations page (www.somersetfoodbank.org/give funds) so they can make a donation.
Organize a #GIVEHEALTHY Food Drive
The Food Bank Network of Somerset County has teamed with #GIVEHEALTHY to offer a new way to support us with food drives.
- Online custom food drive is easy to set up
- Great for donating fresh produce along with non-perishables
- Free to set up and operate
- Delivers direct to Food Bank Network of Somerset County
To learn more, watch the video below or select the button to get started right away!
See how a #GIVEHEALTHY drive works
If you want to organize a drive yourself:
Select dates to begin and end your Food Drive
Food Drives can last however long you’d like but often at least two weeks is the best plan. However, even a single day's effort can feed a lot of hungry people, and every effort is valuable.
Collect the most wanted items
The items most needed by the Food Bank are provided here. Of course, even items not on the list are greatly appreciated. Please avoid collecting anything perishable (unless you have made special arrangements with the Food Bank ahead of time), items in glass bottles, and alcoholic beverages.
Deliver your donations to the Food Bank
In most cases we will be unable to pick up your food donations and request that you deliver them to our warehouse at 7E Easy Street, Middlebrook Crossroads Industrial Park, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 at a pre-arranged time.
Deliver your donations to the Food Bank
In most cases we will be unable to pick up your food donations and request that you deliver them to our warehouse at 7E Easy Street, Middlebrook Crossroads Industrial Park, Bound Brook, NJ 08805 at a pre-arranged time.