Host a Food Drive

Your donations of surplus food to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank are critical to our mission. Organize a food or fund drive to help support us.

We are grateful for a generous community who supports us by donating food and funds. Check out below to find out how you can host a food and fund drive and be a part of our mission!

We are happy to coordinate with organizations, businesses, and groups to host food drives.

Step
1
The Plan

Decide on a start date, an end date, and a contact person.

Step
2
The Form

To begin a food/fund drive, fill out the form here.

Step
3
The Push

Check out the partner toolkit for marketing resources to help get the word out about your event.

Step
4
The Impact

Your drive puts food on the table for those suffering from food insecurity in Northeast Iowa.

Host a Food Drive

If you're planning to host a food drive, please complete the form below to let us know!

1) Contact Info
2) Organization Details
3) Food Drive Details

Thank You! Your efforts will help us to make a greater impact in your community!

We'll be in touch soon - in the meantime don't forget to checkout our Partner Toolkit for resources to help ensure your food drive is a success!

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Items We Need:
  • Foods high in protein such as canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon) & peanut butter
  • Foods high in nutrients, such as canned fruits & vegetables
  • Rice, cereal & pasta
  • Canned soups, chilies, and stews
  • Personal care Items such as toilet paper, bar soap, toothpaste/toothbrush
Items We Cannot Take:
  • Rusty or unlabeled cans
  • Perishable items (applies only to food drive donations)
  • Homemade or home canned items
  • Noncommercial canned or packaged items
  • Alcoholic beverages, mixes, or soda
  • Opened or used items
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you donate glass products, please box or bag them separately and label the box or bag “GLASS” on all sides
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