COORDINATE A FOOD/FUND DRIVE

Sponsoring a food drive can be fun and easy! Here are some easy steps to follow that can help you organize a successful event.

Plan Ahead.
Determine a leadership committee who will be responsible for planning your event. Remember that coordination of a successful event should not fall on the shoulders of just one person, but a team of dedicated volunteers who believe in the cause.

Set an Attainable Goal.
Decide how many pounds of food or dollars you’d like to collect. A good rule of thumb: set a goal for each participant and multiply this number by your total head count.

Let Us Know About Your Plans.
Contact us at (361) 887-6291 and speak to one of our staff about your plans. We may have some ideas to help make your event more successful. Also, there may be some marketing assistance we can assist you with to help you get the word out about your drive.

Organize a Kick-Off Event.
Invite participants, potential sponsors and even the local news media. The Food Bank of Corpus Christi may have supplies available to assist in fundraising, such as barrels for collection of non-perishable food items and brochures about our mission.

Keep It Fun and Simple.
Have a pizza party for participants and consider gathering prizes from local merchants to use as incentives. Create challenges among individuals or teams. Display daily or weekly totals in highly visible areas to encourage participation.