Food Drives
Private food drives are the backbone of our Food Banks
Even with daily pickups at area grocery stores and the three large annual food drives Volunteers of America can count on each year, we cannot keep up with the human service needs of vulnerable families.
There is no disputing the clarity of impact here! Our Food and Fund Drive packets for Greenwood and Everett Food Banks are information designed to plan and coordinate your event, with an emphasis on fun. You can expect information that includes:
- where to start
- planing the details
- adding energy and fun
- ordering food barrels for drop-off locations
Or be creative, tap into your passion, and come up with your own idea!
Some ideas are listed below to get your started. And let us emphasize that any resources you can provide, especially items that are used - or outgrown - often, will stretch the budgets and the dignity of individuals and families in need.
- Baby essentials, including diapers, baby wipes and formula
- School supplies and backpacks, leading into school
- Holiday toy and gift drive
- Shoes and boots - anytime!
- Household and laundry cleaners, toiletries and feminine personal hygiene products
- (insert your idea here)
If you are interested in holding a food drive to benefit the Everett Food Bank, please download the Everett Food Bank Food & Fund Barrel Request Form and e-mail or fax back to Kathleen Dale: kdale@voaww.org or Fax: 425-252-9052
If you are interested in holding a food drive to benefit the Greenwood Food Bank, please contact Patty Leach Greenwood Food Bank: Patty Leach, Program Manager, at: 206-782-6731 or pleach@voaww.org
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