FOOD DRIVE FOR FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS
Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kits Project Waiver, and follow the directions carefully.
Currently, there is an urgent need for food items in our Englewood and Sandalwood Full Service Schools locations.
WHAT TO DO:
You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies and drop off the items to the appropriate location.
You can download an instructional document here which includes discussion questions and tips for holding a drive as well as a list of suggested items. Nonperishable items are most needed. This includes (but is not limited to) peanut butter, dried beans, rice, grains, pasta, sauces, canned items, 'add water' types of meals (dried rice and pasta dishes, etc.). When selecting items, please keep in mind that items that are too high in sodium are not good for anyone!
For guidance on what items to collect, United Way of Northeast Florida has created a chart of how much food it takes to feed a family. Please download this document and use it when creating a wish list or shopping list
Some helpful tips for hosting a drive can be found HERE.
More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.
You may log your hours through the self log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.
United Way can document community service hours for those that need them and will give one hour for every 15 items donated. One item counts as each package donated: one can of soup is one item and a six count package of apple sauce is one item.
When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many items you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.
WHY THIS DRIVE:
Hosting a food drive is one of our (DIY) Do it Yourself Volunteer Projects. DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. Food drives are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school, or neighborhood. Food items that you collect will benefit a family in need through United Way's Full Service Schools network.
