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FOOD DRIVE DONATIONS: An easy way to help your community
Food drives are extremely important to the Food Bank of South Jersey
(FBSJ) and those we serve. They help fill the gaps of foods that
are not frequently donated. In spite of the generosity of the food
industry, certain important foods are often in short supply. You
can make a difference. Your efforts to organize and conduct a food
drive will provide nutritious, high quality food for your neighbors
in need.
Hunger doesn't take a holiday. While the holidays are typically
the time when most lend a helping hand, hunger is a year-round issue
for many in our area. NOW is the perfect time for your food drive.
Most Needed Items:
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High-Protein: meat (ham, spreads, stews, chicken); fish (tuna,
salmon, sardines);
vegetarian (nuts, seeds, peanut butter and other nut butters, and
beans)
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Dairy: evaporated and powdered milk; puddings and custards;
infant formula (plastic
containers only)
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Fruits & Vegetables: canned fruit, canned vegetables,
100% fruit and vegetable
juices, soups, sauces, and condiments.
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Breads & Cereals: breakfast
cereals, rice, pasta, and muffin/bread mixes.
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Household Goods: (must
be kept separate from food donations) diapers, paper
products, and cleaning supplies and detergents.
Please Note: We cannot accept previously opened containers, repackaged
and homemade items, products dated 2005 or earlier, perishables (i.e.
breads, pies, cakes, produce (fresh or frozen), glass bottles/containers,
or aluminum soda cans.
Food Drive Tips
Get Support
Obtain endorsement from your organization's senior management.
Ask a FBSJ rep to give a presentation at either your site or ours.
Arrange for a group tour at the FBSJ to learn more about the issue
of hunger in our communities.
Hold a planning meeting.
Set a Goal
Determine amount of food and/or funds you want to raise.
Get Creative and Have Fun!
Choose a catchy name or theme.
Advertise your food drive.
Create & distribute food collection bags and/or donation envelopes.
Hold a competition.
Find a Local Food Drive
For more information about donating product, contact Ed Demetreshon
at edemetreshon@foodbanksj.org or 856.662.4884 ext. 127. |
