• If you’re so much as thinking about marking an occasion with kindness, a birthday of a loved one, a remembrance anniversary or any other special day - let us help you in making it more special. You can now choose to brighten someone’s day by feeding them and aiding us to create a hunger-free Ontario.

GET CREATIVE & KIND WITH SAI DHAM FOOD BANK.

Creating a food drive could seem intimidating. Let us assure you, it’s not. We got your back with these ideas that you can use to kickstart your journey of kindness and join our army of do-gooders:

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Birthday Turned Kinder

Celebrate the birthday of your loved one by initiating an effort that helps feed the vulnerable.

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Compassionate Remembrance Anniversary

If you would like to immortalise the presence of someone you lost, hosting a food drive is the best way.

FILL THE PANTRY

Create a physical pantry display and encourage people to bring in specific items to fill the shelves.
Each item donated earns a place on the pantry display, showcasing the collective impact of the food drive.

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VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

Create an online platform where people can make monetary donations to purchase food items for the food bank. Participants can see the virtual cart fill up as they contribute, giving them a visual representation of their impact.

FOOD DRIVE BLOCK PARTY

Collaborate with neighbors to host a neighborhood block party, where people are encouraged to bring food donations.

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FOOD DRIVE BINGO

Create custom bingo cards with different food items. People can donate those specific items to mark off their bingo squares and compete for prizes or recognition.

FOOD DRIVE POTLUCK

Organize a community potluck where each attendee brings a dish made primarily from donated food items. This event not only encourages donations but also fosters a sense of community and sharing.

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How to host a food drive as a corporate?

You can also work on engaging your organization/ business in a friendly competition to see who can donate the most food items. You can connect with us at info@saidhamfoodbank.com to get personalized suggestions and ideas.