ORGANIZE A “DRIVE”

You can help us right where you are by sponsoring your own FOOD DRIVE or even a drive for other much-needed items. A drive can happen anywhere and anytime! Ask the kids in your neighbor, gymnastics class, or your family to collect PASTA for ”Noodles in November.” Or get your co-workers involved by asking them to commit to bringing one case of water per month, per employee.

A drive that is easy is to ask your church family to hold a HOTEL SIZE HYGIENE drive (little shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, sunscreen, chapstick, deodorant, etc). The things you collect will bless people who really are in need!

Here are a few ideas for YOUR Drive!

CLOTHING

  • XXL Shirts (Men/Women)

  • XXL Bottoms (Men/Women)

  • Undergarments (Men/Women)

  • Socks (Men/Women/Child)

  • Shoes (Men/Women/Child)

  • Children’s Clothing (New or used)


FOOD

  • Bottled Water

  • Fresh produce and dairy items

  • Cereal

  • Peanut butter

  • Top Ramen

  • Canned Veggies and Fruits

  • Soup

  • Pasta and sauce

  • Mac N Cheese

  • Canned meat (tuna/meat)

 

PERSONAL CARE

  • Deodorant

  • Toothpaste and toothbrush

  • Shaving cream

  • Small face cloth

  • Hotel size Shampoo

  • Hotel size Conditioner

  • small Hand sanitizer

  • Travel size facial tissues

  • Tampons / Sanitary pads


 TIPS TO MAKE YOUR DRIVE SUCCESSFUL!

 
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Set the Date!

Three weeks is usually a good amount of time for your food drive. Don't forget to remind people as the end date gets closer.

 
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Advertise!

Hand out flyers, use email, posters, anything that will help get the word out. Tag us on Instagram @Citymissionoflasvegas, we’ll share your post!

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Set a Goal!

How much food (or non-food items) would you like to collect? Consider how many people you might reach and how much you expect to collect from each one. (One food item from each person is a good rule of thumb.)

 
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Be Creative!

Give prizes for most food collected, or hold an event where the cost of admission is food. Come up with your own creative ideas.

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Select a collection site!

Make sure your site is convenient and highly visible.

 
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Celebrate!

Thank your participants and announce your
success as you meet your goals!

 

 Planning A Drive? Let us Know!

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