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Food & Fund Drives



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Food & Fund Drives

Organizing a Food & Fund Drive is a fun and meaningful way to help hungry Central Texans. Food & Fund Drives are welcome all year long and can be hosted at workplaces, schools, clubs, places of worship, in your own home or even online.

Step 1: Read the coordinator’s kit (PDF) to learn everything you need to know to coordinate a successful Food & Fund Drive or Virtual Food Drive.

Step 2: Register your drive online. You'll receive an email confirmation from CAFB staff.

CAFB Support

Food Bank staff is here to support your efforts with helpful tips and tools. For more information, call 512.684.2145 or email fooddrive@austinfoodbank.org.

 

Learn about most needed items and collecting food on CAFB's behalf.

 

 

Raise money online with a Virtual Food Drive. CAFB staff will work with you to create a website for your drive or event. See an example.

 

 

How does your donation get to those in need? Watch the “Follow the Can” video (8.44 min).


 

Educate your donors about hunger in Central Texas (PDF).



Include the CAFB logo in your promotional material. (Please adhere to the style guide).

 


 Download pre-made posters for food or financial donations (PDF).

 

 

Get inspired and learn from Food & Fund Drive success stories.

 

 

 
Subscribe to the Community Events Insider e-newsletter. View the latest issue.


 

Why Food AND Funds?

Some find the process of choosing a healthy, non-perishable food item to be a rewarding part of the donation experience. Others prefer to donate money than shop for food.

When you offer to collect food and funds, participants can choose to donate in a way that is most convenient and meaningful to them. Also, financial donations provide the greatest benefit to hungry Central Texans since the Food Bank can turn every $1 donated into 5 meals!

What foods should I collect?

  • Healthy non-perishable food
  • Items with intact, un-opened, consumer or commercial packaging 
  • Items with non-breakable packaging (no glass please)
  • Food within the expiration date on the packaging

What are the most-requested items?

  • Canned meats like tuna, stew and chili (pop-tops preferred)
  • Canned vegetables
  • Pasta & pasta sauce
  • Beans
  • Rice
  • Healthy cereals
  • Peanut butter
  • Baby food & baby formula

Does Your Workplace have a Matching Gift Program?

Matching gift programs can double the success of your Food & Fund Drive.  Ask your human resources department if your workplace matches charitable contributions.