1001 Fundraising Ideas » Food Drives

Help Your Neighbor – Not for Profit Fundraiser

stephanie — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:16:19 +0000

With the current state of if the economy, many local families are desperate to put food on the table. Be the one to help fill the fridge of a family in need. Ask the local food pantry if they could deliver to a family that they know has a greater need than some others. Additionally, ask if they are willing to share a few details while still keeping it anonymous such as; job loss, illness, etc. Get the word out to your friends, family & co-workers that you are collecting for a specific family in need/crisis. Many people will feel more compelled to give if they feel connected. So, share a few details while still respecting the privacy of the family. Deliver the goods and or funds to the pantry. You will never know who you helped, but you can feel good about the fact that you DID help.

Get to know your neighbor

gloria — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:47:20 +0000

In these busy times, where we no longer set aside time to get you know your neighbors, consider this neighborly fundraising idea. During the summer months people cookout and enjoy the weather, why not combine these activities and get to know your neighbors on your street, block, cul-du-sac, and do a little fundraising too.

Invite your neighbors for a “cookout and get to know you afternoon”, with everyone bringing not only a dish to pass, but a donation to your local food pantry. You get to have a fun afternoon learning more about your neighbors and also help your local food pantry at the same time.

You could do this with co-workers, church members, or other organizations that you belong too.

Food Drive Competition

cathy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:19:44 +0000

Enlist corporate supporters in this food drive event for a little friendly competition. Challenge each company to collect as many food donations as possible. At the end of the collection period, weigh the donations to see who brought in the most pounds of food. The company that wins the weigh-off can have bragging rights until next year’s competition.

Blogger Bake-Off to Alleviate Poverty

cathy — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:33:37 +0000

This creative fundraising idea takes the traditional bake sale/bake off fundraiser to a whole new level. Join the Worldwide Blogger Bake Off and raise money to alleviate poverty in Africa. Their mission is to re-purpose shipping containers into mobile kitchens that can be setup in Africa so people can have a facility to make their own food.

Host a CANstruction® Event

cathy — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:39:54 +0000

This incredibly creative fundraising idea involves, architects and engineers competing to see whose team can build the most spectacular structure using little more than cans of food at Canstruction® Competitions throughout the U.S.

After the competition exhibit closes, all food is donated to local food pantries.

Canstruction® is a trademarked event, so visit their website for guidelines for hosting a competition.

Check out these creations from the 13th annual NYC Design and Build competition in New York…