Host Your Own Food Drive!
Hosting a food drive is a simple but meaningful way to support Woodland Hills students facing food insecurity. While the Woodland Hills Foundation works toward building an endowment to sustain our Backpacks of Hope and High School Student Pantry programs for years to come, we must still cover approximately $15,000 in annual operating costs. Every item collected through a food drive helps offset the cost of purchasing food, allowing us to stretch our dollars further. Food drives also bring something extra special to our students—variety! Donated items often include foods and snacks that aren't part of our regular orders, giving students exciting new choices they don't typically receive. Your food drive doesn't just help fill shelves and backpacks—it brings a little extra joy to the students we serve!
We're here to help!
First and foremost, THANK YOU for taking the initiative to support our students! As a small organization, we truly appreciate every helping hand, and every food drive makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the students we serve.
We know this is your event, and we want you to make it your own! Our goal isn't to take over, but to support you in any way we can to help make your food drive a success. Whether you're organizing something big or small, we're happy to lend a hand!
Below, you'll find ways the Woodland Hills Foundation can support your efforts, along with helpful resources to make planning and hosting your food drive as easy as possible.
Take the First Step!
Ready to host your own food drive? Or maybe you're interested but have a few questions before getting started? Either way, we're here to help!
Simply send us an email with a little information about your idea, including what you have in mind and what you hope to accomplish. We'll follow up to discuss your plans, answer any questions, and figure out how we can best support your efforts.
Together, we'll make a plan and get things rolling!
Resources for Planning a Successful Food Drive
Hosting a food drive doesn't have to be complicated! We've put together some helpful resources to make planning, organizing, and promoting your event as easy as possible. Whether you're hosting a small collection with friends and family or organizing a larger community-wide effort, these tools and tips will help you get started, spread the word, and make your food drive a success!
Below are helpful resources for planning your Food Drive:
Right-click on the image and select “Save Image As.” Choose where you'd like to save it on your computer, give the file a name, and click Save. When naming the file, make sure it ends in ".png" or ".jpg".
To download a pdf of the Food Drive Planning Checklist, click here.
Right-click on the image and select “Save Image As.” Choose where you'd like to save it on your computer, give the file a name, and click Save. When naming the file, make sure it ends in ".png" or ".jpg".
To download a pdf of the Most Needed Items Social Media Post, click here.
Right-click on the image and select “Save Image As.” Choose where you'd like to save it on your computer, give the file a name, and click Save. When naming the file, make sure it ends in ".png" or ".jpg". The file can then be uploaded into Canva or used in your own materials.
To download a pdf of the Food Drive Flyer Template, click here.