Host a Food Drive

Ready to Start Your Food Drive?

The five Hopelink Food Markets and Mobile Market collectively serve thousands of families and individuals each year. During winter months, we provide a growing number of families traditional holiday staples in addition to regularly available nutritious foods.

By hosting or taking part in a food drive, you help ensure our neighbors have access to healthy staples as well as seasonal foods that help maintain their traditions.

What Items Should You Collect?

Food Items

Ready-to-eat meat
(tuna, chicken, etc.) in pouches preferred / canned okay

Healthy cereal and/or oats

Canned fruits

Grains
(pasta, rice, quinoa, couscous, barley, etc.)

Soup and broths

Non-dairy milk – shelf stable
(oat, almond, soy)

Cooking oils

Spices

Salt, brown, and white sugar
(bulk ok)

Flour
(no bulk please)

Non-Food Items

Baby items
(squeeze food pouches, wipes, diapers size 4 – 7)

Hygiene items
(Feminine products,
toothpaste, toothbrushes)

Adult briefs
(all sizes)

Paper items
(toilet paper, paper towels)

Household items
(Clorox wipes, reusable bags, utensils)

Seasonal Items

Cornbread, stuffing, and gravy mixes

Cranberry sauce, canned yams, and pumpkin puree

Canned fruit for pies

Cinnamon and marshmallows

Sweetened condensed milk

Doña María Mole
(in soft pouches or boxes)

Nuts including walnuts, almonds, or pistachios

Knorr Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon Seasoning

Coconut milk
(in can)

Canned mandarins

Masa

Tips & Resources

Download our drive kit for tips and resources to guide you through hosting your drive.

Need Drive Supplies?

We have collection sleeves and crates, posters, and more to help make your drive a success. Contact us at drives@hopelink.org or (425P)-869-2440 to request items.