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Host a Food Drive

Host A Food Drive

HOST A FOOD DRIVE
How it Works

Thank you for your interest in hosting a food drive for the Jackson Cupboard! Food drives are an effective way to rally your friends, family and colleagues to make a collective impact on the lives of those facing food insecurity. Whether it’s at your workplace, school or community organization, hosting a food drive allows you to directly contribute to our efforts in providing groceries to individuals and families in need.

Hosting a food drive is as easy as one, two, three – so let’s get started!

  • STEP ONE
  • STEP TWO
  • STEP THREE
Host A Food Drive

1

Pick your food drive focus

Check out the list of our “Most Needed Items” below and choose one item to focus on. For example – you could host a “Cereal” drive or a “Mac N’ Cheese” drive.

By focusing on one item, it saves resources on our end and makes it possible for us to add your donations to our pantry immediately.

Host A Food Drive

2

Register and pick up your donation station bin

Register your drive and schedule a time to pick up a container from the Jackson Cupboard to collect your food drive donations. We will also include a media kit with your bin to help you make the most of your food drive.

By registering your food drive, you help us plan for incoming items. Selecting a time for pick up ensures we have team members ready to assist you.

Host A Food Drive

3

Confirm your drop off date

If you did not select a drop off time on your registration form or if you have any questions, please email us at jacksoncupboard@one22jh.org

Scheduling a time for drop off ensures we are open and have team members ready to take your items.

Frequently Asked Questions

FOOD
Marinara sauce
Canned vegetables
Canned fruits
Canned beans
Canned tuna or chicken
Starches: pasta, rice, mac n’ cheese
Peanut butter
Dry cereal, all varieties (Cheerios, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes, etc.)

BABY ITEMS
Diapers (sizes 1-6)
Baby wipes (unscented, hypoallergenic)

PERSONAL HYGIENE
Pads and tampons
Shampoo and conditioner
Bar soap/body soap
Deodorant (preferably unscented)
Razors
Toothbrush and toothpaste

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Dish soap
Laundry detergent

Click here for a downloadable PDF of this list.

For the safety of the community members we serve, the Jackson Cupboard can only accept unopened, non-perishable food items that have not expired past one year. We cannot accept any products with severe damage (dented or rusted cans), or any homemade goods. We cannot accept any expired consumable baby products. While we do accept donations of perishable food, Hole Food Rescue can sometimes be better suited to receive and distribute these items. We do not accept clothing, shoes, furniture, or appliances. Clothing donations are accepted at Browse n’ Buy. Furniture and appliances are accepted at Teton Habitat ReStore.

Yes! Please see our “Most Needed Items” list for household, personal hygiene, and baby items. These types of items can include anything from laundry detergent, dish soap, toothbrushes, razors and much more.

Yes! We accept treats and also dry or wet cat and dog food. No pet toys or miscellaneous pet items, please.

Following an In-Person Drive, you’ll deliver collected items to the Jackson Cupboard. We’ll work with you to find a delivery date and time that works best.

Please pre-sort the donations – we log and inventory each item, so sorting the donations before delivery is a huge help to us!

Yes! We will mail you a tax receipt for your records.

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