Organizing a Food Drive
Organizing a food drive is a fantastic way to support those in need in the Santa Clarita Valley. With just a little planning, you can set up a food drive for your school, church, club, or neighborhood at any time of the year. Gather your community and make a positive impact by collecting non-perishable food items to help those facing food insecurity. Together, we can make a difference!
How to Host a Food Drive
Virtual Food Drive
Virtual Food Drive --- Monetary Cash Donations
A virtual food drive collects online donations instead of food. The money becomes meals and other services for people facing hunger. Cash donations from virtual food drives help the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry purchase food and invest in our programs.
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Traditional Food Drive
Canned and Non-Perishable Donationss
A traditional food drive allows you to collect food donations. You can involve your family and friends as well as your workplace or other organizations to collect canned food or other items.
1. Contact The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for guidance on what foods are needed most, donation procedures, and drop-off options.
2. Choose your Format - Virtual or Traditional - and Spread the Word
Plan a one-day or multi-week Food Drive. Build excitement through social media and word of mouth.
3. Collect and deliver your donations
Follow the drop-off or pick-up instructions provided by your partner food bank to make sure everything goes smoothly.
4. Student Service Hours Sign-Off
The SCV Food Pantry can approve up to 10 community service/volunteer hours for students conducting a Food Drive in the student's neighborhood or with an organization to which they belong.