ORGANIZE A “DRIVE”
You can help us right where you are by sponsoring your own FOOD DRIVE or even a drive for other much-needed items.
A drive can happen anywhere and anytime! Ask the kids in your neighbor, gymnastics class, or your family to collect PASTA for ”Noodles in November.” Or get your co-workers involved by asking them to commit to bringing one case of water per month, per employee.
A drive that is easy is to ask your church family to hold a HOTEL SIZE HYGIENE drive (little shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, sunscreen, chapstick, deodorant, etc). The things you collect will bless people who really are in need!
Here are a few ideas for YOUR drive!
FOOD
Bottled Water
Fresh produce and dairy items
Cereal
Peanut butter
Top Ramen
Canned Veggies and Fruits
Soup
Pasta and sauce
Mac N Cheese
Canned meat (tuna/meat)
PERSONAL CARE
Deodorant
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Shaving cream
Small face cloth
Hotel size shampoo
Hotel size conditioner
Small hand sanitizer —
Travel size facial tissues
Tampons / sanitary pads
TIPS TO MAKE YOUR DRIVE SUCCESSFUL!
Set the Date
Three weeks is usually a good amount of time for your food drive. Don't forget to remind people as the end date gets closer. We all can do things last minute!
advertise
Hand out flyers, use email, posters, and anything that will help get the word out. Tag us on Instagram @riversidecitymission, we’ll share your post!
Set a Goal
How much food (or non-food items) would you like to collect? Consider how many people you might reach and how much you expect to collect from each one. (One food item from each person is a good rule of thumb.)
Be Creative
Give prizes for the most food collected, or hold an event where the cost of admission is food. Come up with your own creative ideas.
location site
Make sure your site is convenient and highly visible. You always want to make sure your donation drop-off site is ready for people to easily donate!
celebrate
Thank your participants and announce your success as you meet your goals!