Do you have hundreds of pounds
or just a few boxes or bags?
No matter the size we’ll use
your donation to feed Delawareans in need.
If you have safe, edible foods or food ingredients, we will make sure they get to those who need them most! Whether you want to hold a food drive in your neighborhood, office or school, we’ll help you make sure your food drive is the best ever! Food drives are simple and easy.
To ensure your donation can be distributed in time for Thanksgiving, please be sure to deliver by November 8 at noon. Items delivered after that date will be distributed through the remainder of the holiday season.
Follow these simple steps to ensure a successful drive:
PLAN AHEAD
Set the date for your food drive and determine what types of food you’ll collect. Don’t forget to identify supplies that may be needed – collection boxes, signage etc.
SET YOUR GOAL
How much do you want to collect? Will you measure by boxes or pounds collected? Do you want to have a challenge with another department or class?
GET EVERYONE INVOLVED
Company management or governing boards can help motivate individuals by setting a standard for participation. Consider a match program where a company or individual matches what is collected with a cash donation.
PROMOTE YOUR DRIVE
Make signs, send e-mails – get the word out there! Make sure you let participants know what types of food products are being collected, where donations can be dropped off and how long the drive will last.
DELIVER YOUR DONATION
We are grateful for your support in helping us maximize our resources so we can ensure that our drivers’ time is spent out in the community hosting more food distributions for our neighbors in need.
For more information about hosting a food drive, please contact:
Sue DeNardo
Community Development Manager
(302) 292-1305 ext 250
sdenardo@fbd.org
Food Drive Tools
Host an Online Food Fundraiser
Holiday Food Drive Shopping List
Social Media Graphics and Flyers to Promote Your Drive
Please note, the Food Bank of Delaware cannot accept hard candy, lollipops, soda in cans and bottles, chocolate bars or pieces, gum and soft candy such as marshmallows, caramels, taffy, licorice, gummy items, savory snacks such as chips puffed cheese snacks, pork rinds and sweet snacks including cakes, cookies, donuts, ice cream, pastries and popsicles.