2nd Harvest Foodbank Of Metrolina
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Food Drive Tips

Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (SHFBM) strives through education, advocacy, and partnerships to eliminate hunger by the solicitation and distribution of food. SHFBM has been in existence since 1981.

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Below is a list of most needed items at a food drive. You may want to incorporate these suggested items in your materials. Also let people know that with $1.00 we can provide 6 pounds of food .

Canned Meats Canned Fish Other Items
Chicken
Turkey
Ham
Beef Stew		 Tuna
Mackerel
Salmon		 Peanut Butter
Pasta
Rice
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
Soup
Canned Vegetables Canned Fruits Non-food Items
Beans
Corn
Potatoes		 Pears
Apples
Peaches		 Laundry and Dish Detergent
Shampoo
Deodorant
Toilet Paper
Diapers
Hosting a Food/Funds Drive Tips
  • Please collect non-perishable food items only
  • Encourage donation of items from our Most Needed list
  • Avoid glass containers. Plastic containers, tin cans, or boxed items are best
  • Donations usually assist families, so encourage people to contribute items in sizes they would use at home
  • We cannot accept baby food or formula
  • Avoid condiment items such as ketchup and mayonnaise.
  • The Food Bank is closed on weekends and holidays. Deliveries and pickups will need to be scheduled accordingly.

 

We encourage coordinators of food drives to consider as a part of their contribution to Second Harvest Food Bank to plan to pick up barrels, posters and other food drive materials. This assists in reducing our costs and saving time for our drivers to pick up other donated food products. 

For More Information Contact:
Toni Morris at (704) 375-9639 EXT. 24,  Fax Number: (704) 805-1744