Jehovah Jireh Family Center has several Food Drive Campains were we collect food to give to the homeless. We look forward to networking with Churches, schools, businesses, and other organizations that can help the homeless and hurting men and women by collecting non-perishable food items.

 

Hosting a food drive is an easy way to make a big difference!  We provide flyers and and paper grocery bags for so your collection will run as smoothly as possible.  If your food drive is a success and you recieve too much food to transport to the Mission then we will even come and pick up the food for you.

Step 1 — Choose what kind of collection drive to hold.

Every day the Rescue Mission serves over 1,000 meals. That’s a lot of food! With your help, we will be able to continue to provide hungry people nutritious meals every day. Here is a list of items we need daily.

Kitchen Needs Breakfast Items

• Oatmeal

• Pancake Mix

• Cornmeal

• Syrup

• Jam

• Sugar

• Juice (grape, orange or cranberry)

• Rice

• Dairy (milk, cheese, etc.)

 

Kitchen Needs Lunch & Dinner Items

• Corn

• String Beans

• Mixed Veggies

• Peas

• Canned Tuna or Chicken

• Carrots

• Potatoes

• Beets

• Beans (Kidney, Pinto, Garbanzo)

• Olives

• Peanut Butter

 

Step 2 ‒ How do you motivate your group?

Build excitement, compassion and action

 

• Competitive: Multiple groups trying to out-do each other.
o Progress-O-Meter: Set a group goal / mini-goal per person and have a thermometer or gauge to show the progress of your drive.

• Compassion: Because of the great need, how could I not give or impact one life?
o Guest Rescue Mission Speaker: come and talk about the JJFC Vision/Mission and tell about homelessness, recovery and the great need

• Contribution: Everyone has something to give. Value the act of giving; that’s what counts, not the substance of what was given.

• Social Games & Ice-Breakers
o Scavenger Hunt ‒ Have multiple teams go out and see who can be the most creative on gathering specific items on a list

 

Step 3 ‒ Promote your Collection Drive.

Spread the word and make it visible

Here are a few Promotion Flyers for you to kick start your drive (Once you have choosen which flyer or

Banner, please contact us to add your contact info on flyer or Banner)

Letter Flyer 8-1/2” x 11”

Poster/Banner 11” x 17”

 

 

Step 4 ‒ What to do once the items are collected?

• Post-drive planning is important.

• Complete Log sheet of volunteer hours

• Complete Log sheet of expenditures

• Assign a team member to deliver drive items and log sheets to pick up location

 

 

Step 5 ‒ What are the benefits of giving special recognition?

Celebrate your team’s accomplishments with a special party, meeting or gathering. Report on what your team or group was able to accomplish.

Provide a meaningful memento of what was accomplished.

• Photos

• Trophies or plaques (genuine, fun or humorous)

• Special Recognition or perks

 

 

Ready, Set & Go!

Thank you so much for your interest in holding you own collection drive. We wish you “all the best” as you encourage others to care for the homeless and those in-need. To get started, please fill out our Online Volunteer Form to let us know your plans.

 

 

 

For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator at

jehovahjirehfamilyctr@mail.com.

 

Items may be dropped off at:

312 East Price Street Philadelphia PA 19144