What is a food drive
A food drive is a coordinated effort to collect food donations from individuals and organizations within a community. It typically involves setting up collection sites, spreading awareness, and encouraging people to contribute nonperishable food items. The collected food is then distributed among local food banks, pantries, and other charitable organizations that assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Food drives play a vital role in supporting those in need by addressing hunger. They aim to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing food and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious meals.
What types of food are typically collected during food drives?
Nonperishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and dry milk are commonly collected during food drives. These items have a longer shelf life and do not require refrigeration.
How can I get involved in a food drive?
You can participate in a food drive by donating nonperishable food items at designated collection sites or organizing a food drive yourself. Reach out to local charities to learn about ongoing initiatives and how to contribute.
A food drive is a coordinated effort to collect food donations from individuals and organizations within a community. It typically involves setting up collection sites, spreading awareness, and encouraging people to contribute nonperishable food items. The collected food is then distributed among local food banks, pantries, and other charitable organizations that assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Food drives play a vital role in supporting those in need by addressing hunger. They aim to alleviate the financial burden of purchasing food and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious meals.
What types of food are typically collected during food drives?
Nonperishable food items such as canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and dry milk are commonly collected during food drives. These items have a longer shelf life and do not require refrigeration.
How can I get involved in a food drive?
You can participate in a food drive by donating nonperishable food items at designated collection sites or organizing a food drive yourself. Reach out to local charities to learn about ongoing initiatives and how to contribute.
"LET'S TACKLE HUNGER"
The February Mission will be a food drive as well as cash donations (make checks payable to BMCC on memoline write: food drive.) to benefit the Buxton Community Cupboard. As we plan our menus for the week, let's think of those who aren't able to put together a menu and buy groceries that menu or even put one meal on the table. Let's help those people by donating canned food items and non-perishable food items along with cash donations The items collected will help those who are falling on hard times in our community.
Please bring items to the church on Sunday morning
or leave your items in the box in front of the church.
Thanks for your generosity!
The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.
This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.
They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.
The February Mission will be a food drive as well as cash donations (make checks payable to BMCC on memoline write: food drive.) to benefit the Buxton Community Cupboard. As we plan our menus for the week, let's think of those who aren't able to put together a menu and buy groceries that menu or even put one meal on the table. Let's help those people by donating canned food items and non-perishable food items along with cash donations The items collected will help those who are falling on hard times in our community.
Please bring items to the church on Sunday morning
or leave your items in the box in front of the church.
Thanks for your generosity!
The Buxton Community Cupboard has been serving the Buxton community for many years. It is located in the little white house behind the parsonage of the Buxton Centre Baptist Church that is located at 938 Long Plains Rd, Buxton, ME 04093.
This organization relies on donations of food from the good citizens of Buxton, food drives at businesses, schools and cash donations which are spent on food items.
They are always looking for new people to help. Hours of Operation: Friday mornings 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
If you would like more information about the services or would like to volunteer please call (207) 929-6764 and ask for Betty.