More than 1 in 10 Americans are food deprived. Children suffer the most.
There are people who are facing hunger in your community. Hunger exists in every state and county in the United States. Your local food banks, shelters, and soup kitchens rely on the donations they receive from people like you to help keep their shelves stocked. Food drives are also a great way to raise awareness about hunger and inspire others to take action.
An effective marketing strategy is critical to the success of your food drive. One of the great things about holding a food drive with Move For Hunger is that we can provide you with everything you need to promote spread the word!
We have designed flyers for each of our Featured Food Drives that you can hang up in your community, school, office, etc. Your flyer can be customized your organization’s name, the location, the date, and any other important details you’d like to include. You’ll receive 5 printed copies of the flyer in your Food Drive Kit, and we’ll also send you a digital copy so that you can print more and share them online! We can also provide you with a list of suggested donations
Keep in mind that we do not accept cash donations only food donations.
It’s also important to utilize the power of the press. Our Communications Team will distribute a media alert to your local newspapers, television, and radio stations and invite them to cover the food drive.
Don’t hold a food drive in the middle of nowhere; go where the people are! Offices, schools, grocery stores, and sporting events are all great locations!
Offering an incentive or a prize to donors can help create energy and excitement about your food drive. Holding a food drive at a school? Reward the class who collects the most with a pizza party. Holding a food drive at work? Set a goal and promise the staff a free bagel breakfast if they reach it. Discount coupons, entries to a raffle, and admission to an event are other ways to persuade potential donors.