Thousands of Americans go without food every day because they can't afford it.The problem of food banks is that they are understocked and unable to give every needy person everything they need.To help out, you can organize a food drive in your school, church, or organization.
Step 1: A committee is a group of people.
A small group of volunteers are needed to help organize and run your food drive.
Step 2: Your idea should be approved.
Check with your board to make sure that asking for donations isn't against policy.
Step 3: Start planning.
The committee needs to think about the following things: Dates for the drive, location, how donations will be collected, rewards, promotional events, and so forth.
Step 4: You can call your charity.
Call the location you want your donations to go to.Give them an estimated time that they could expect your donations to arrive and let them know when your food drive will take place.Ask if it's okay to take used items.What items are needed the most?There are hours of operation.Find out when the best time to drop off the items is.
Step 5: Roles to be assigned.
Some volunteers should take on roles in your event.Some committee members should make promotional materials.
Step 6: Make a plan for your promotional materials.
Possible materials include flyers, banners, announcements, or social media posts.When the drive will take place, what items are needed most, how donations will be collected, and any rewards or contests involved.
Step 7: Start running announcements or post promotional materials.
You should start promoting your event at least two weeks before the event starts.Your participants have time to prepare.High traffic areas where you can post your flyers and banners are entry doors, office windows, and the library.Reminders should be sent a few days before the start of your event if you plan to use social media.
Step 8: The drive needs to be set up.
The day of your event, make sure there are collection receptacle in all of the places you advertised.Check with committee members to make sure they are up to date on their responsibilities.
Step 9: There is a monitor.
During the drive, make sure to check the donation boxes.All donations should be removed from the boxes at the end of the day.This makes it impossible to steal.If you can't donate perishable items, sticky bottles or expired cans, remove them from the boxes.
Step 10: Continue promotion throughout the event.
If possible, let your organization know how the drive is going.Reminder your organization of needed items, or which grade/team is in the lead for the contest.
Step 11: The final collection should be completed.
Immediately after your drive ends, collect all donations.The central location that you use to gather and sort your donations should be decided by your committee.
Step 12: You should sort and count your donations.
All donations should be sorted by committee members.Box or bag donations can be made in groups of canned goods, hygiene items, household items and clothes.Check for tears or stains on clothes that make them unwearable.Stack cans and boxes with care.You should note all the items that were collected and donated.
Step 13: Drop off your donations.
Donate to the food bank or charity by calling ahead.Ask when the donations should be dropped off.The items can be used quickly if this is done as soon as possible.
Step 14: Take care of your success.
After the items are donated, ask one committee member to take the notes you made on your collections and write up a summary.The summary can be posted in a newsletter, social media post, or announcement.Your summary should include how much money was collected and how many items were collected.