FOOD DRIVE
Do you want to host a food drive?
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Hosting a food drive is a great way to support local families in need and ensure that no one goes hungry. Whether you're an individual, a business, a school, or a community group, we make it easy for you to get started!
Email us to begin your food drive today. We provide barrels, information cards, and a poster to help you spread the word and maximize your impact.
By hosting a food drive, you become part of a network of community partners who are making a real difference. As a valued partner, you’ll receive:
✅ Recognition on our social media to highlight your efforts
✅ Invitations to special events celebrating our volunteers and donors
✅ Regular updates from our foundation, so you can see how your contributions are helping
Every donation—big or small—helps fill shelves, feed families, and bring hope to those who need it most. Gather your friends, coworkers, or organization, and let’s make a difference together!
FOOD ITEMS NEEDED WEEKLY AT THE MILL CREEK FOOD BANK
☐ Condiments
☐ Seasoning- Sauces, Spices, Salt and Pepper
☐ Salad Dressing and Marinades
☐ Olive Oil and Cooking Oil
☐ Honey
☐ Jam and Jelly
☐ Flour
☐ Sugar
☐ Baking Supplies - Chopped fruit, Nuts, Baking soda, Baking powder
☐ Cake, Brownie, Cookie, and Muffin Mix
☐ Canned Protein- Tuna, Chicken, Spam, Salmon
☐ Canned Soup, Chili
☐ Ramen
☐ Canned Beans
☐ Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils, etc.
☐ Peanut Butter and Alternative Nuts
☐ Side Dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Rice a Roni, Cous Cous)
☐ White and Brown Rice
☐ Pasta- Especially Whole Wheat
☐ Whole Nuts
☐ Canned Tomato Products, Diced Tomatoes, Pasta Sauce
☐ Canned and Dried Fruit
☐ Canned Vegetables
☐ Drinks- Juice, Tea, Coffee, Water, Gatorade
☐ Breakfast Cereal, Granola, Oatmeal, Syrup, Pancake Mix
☐ Snacks- Chips, Chocolate, Candy
☐ Cat and Dog Food
☐ Shampoo and Conditioner
☐ Toothpaste and Oral Hygiene
☐ Deodorant
☐ Feminine Products
☐ Toilet Paper
☐ Cleaning Supplies
☐ Laundry and Dish Soap
☐ Baby Diapers
☐ Adult Diapers
WHAT *NOT* TO DONATE TO THE FOOD BANK
Individuals should not donate expired, damaged, or or packaged food in containers that have been previously opened to a food bank.
X Expired food
X Perishable foods like meat or dairy
X Leftovers
X Opened food
X Half empty containers of food
X Homemade food
X Food with damaged packaging
X CLOTHING
X FURNITURE