Families and seniors who need SNAP are worried about how they will manage their grocery bill this month. Project GRACE and our friends like the South Portland Food Cupboard and Scarborough Food Pantry are ready to help. We care about our neighbors, and so do you. Several food drives are popping up all around town, at work, at school, in the community. Below are a few tips for hosting a food drive:
TIPS FOR HOSTING A FOOD DRIVE
STEP ONE
Choose a date and location. Or team up with another food drive.
STEP TWO
Decide what you are collecting. PB&J? Thanksgiving Fixings? Or perhaps you want to collect a variety of non-perishables? >>LIST Focus on high-demand items like protein sources and shelf-stable whole meals. Grocery gift cards in any amount are always appreciated.
STEP THREE
Tell everybody! Post to your socials, too. If you want the public to donate, post it to the Scarborough Community Calendar.
STEp FOUR
Give the pantry a heads up. Please tell the food pantry you are hosting a drive, and then confirm a date and time for you and your group to drop of your donations. Or bring them to the food drive at the library on the 15th.
STEP FIVE
Please make sure the food is good to give to the pantry: check expiration dates and condition of boxes and cans and pouches. If you're not sure, bring it to the pantry.
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