Host a food drive
Traditional food drives are one of the best ways to help Portland Pay It Forward collect food.
Get Started - Host a Food Drive Today!
Step 1: Register Your Drive
The first step is to complete the Registration Form so that we can collect information about your food drive.
Step 2: Set Out Food Drive Boxes
Due to the weight of canned goods, we suggest that you use boxes that are 12" deep by 15" - 22" wide and long. Book boxes make good food drive boxes.
Step 3: Promote Food Drive
Don't forget to promote your food drive. Here are a few resources that may help you:
Most Needed Items:
- Peanut Butter, Canned Meat (Chicken or Tuna), Canned Vegetables & Fruit, Pasta, Sauce, Cereal, Soup (regular & hearty), Mac & Cheese, Chili, Oatmeal, Rice, Boxed Meals
* Canned products should come with a pull off top so that individuals without can-openers can easily open their food.
Step 4: Get Food to those in Need
Please contact Portland Pay It Forward to schedule a time to either drop off or for one of our team members to pick up your food drive donations. Feel free to email us or call / text 615-812-3059.