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4 Tips for a Successful College Food Drive
Just because you’re a busy college student doesn’t mean you don’t have the power to make a change. Here are 4 tips to consider if you want to start a food drive at your college or university. Talk With Your Professors About Setting up Boxes in their Classrooms: Many professors teach multiple classes a day, so… View Article
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Fight Hunger and Reduce Food Waste on the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is less than a week away, and Americans all across the country are gearing up for backyard barbecues with family and friends. But did you ever stop to think about those who can’t afford to have a big cookout? Or how about the amount of food that inevitably gets wasted at… View Article
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Food Drive Tips | Make a SPLASH This Summer
Hooray! It’s finally summer! The thought of sunny skies, perfect waves, and a care-free schedule are what keep many people motivated throughout the winter months. While Summer is the favorite season of most people who live within a 50-mile radius of the nearest beach, it is also a time that many people who are food… View Article
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Do’s And Dont’s for a Successful Food Drive
Hosting a food drive can be as simple as 1-2-3 if you follow these Do’s and Don’ts! DO: Choose an accessible and visible setting to host your food drive. Location is everything! People will be more willing to bring their donations to you if it’s in a central location like a library, public school, church,… View Article
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Food Drive Ideas for the Summer Months
As the end of the school year approaches, students across the country are anxiously anticipating the start of their summer vacation. Not everyone can afford to be excited about the end of the school year, however. Hunger doesn’t take a vacation. In fact, the need is greatest during the summer months. Low-income students are no longer… View Article
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Food Drive Tips: Understanding Expiration Dates
When it comes to donating items for a food drive in your community, you may be concerned with the expiration dates on specific items; what do they actually mean? Believe it or not, many items are still edible past the date listed on the packaging. Here we list some tips to understanding expiration dates as well as… View Article
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How to Make a Food Drive Fun and Exciting!
Pick a theme for your food drive – Picking a theme can help bring cohesion to a food drive. For example, if there was a beach theme you could wear a Hawaiian shirt, set up summer decorations, and have bright colored balloons. Wear funny outfits – Have everyone who is volunteering wear something ridiculous, such as a costume or… View Article
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What to Donate? 4 Things Food Pantries Need From Your Next Food Drive
Categorized in: Food Drive | Food Drive TipsAny donation is welcome, but there are certain items that are more in demand than other. Here’s a look at four types of donations you should request during your food drive. Low Sodium and Sugar Non-Perishables As part of an initiative by Feeding America called Foods to Encourage, many food banks are working to provide… View Article
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Using Twitter to Promote Your Food Drive
When you’re getting ready to hold a food drive, you should utilize every opportunity that you have to get the word out about it. The world we live in is ruled by technology, so why not use it to your advantage? Social media, in particular, is an excellent way to circulate the message. Twitter can be a… View Article