Community Food and Fund Drives

Second Harvest Food Bank collects more than one million pounds of food and thousands of dollars each year through community food and fund drives sponsored by individuals, corporations, clubs, schools and associations.  Food drives supply nonperishable items that are greatly needed to our partner agencies, and help provide varieties of food often difficult to obtain from our corporate food donors.  Often, people prefer to contribute money instead of food to these special collections, which help offset the considerable cost of distributing these much needed products to the community.  Regardless of which method of helping one chooses, these drives make an incredible difference for struggling families across Central Florida.  Click here for a printable copy of "Gathering the Groceries" for tips on how to organize a drive yourself! 

To speak with someone about your drive, please contact:
Mindy Ortiz - Volunteer Services Manager
407-423-1754
mortiz@foodbankcentralflorida.org

Frequently Asked Questions: Food Drives

1. What are our critical item needs?
   
   Meals in a Can          Canned Tuna          Nonfat Dry Milk            Peanut Butter  
   Oatmeal                    Nutritional Drinks    Canned Meats/Poultry  Dry Beans 
   Evaporated Milk         Canned Veggies     Canned Soup               Pasta/Macaroni
   Canned Fruit              Rice                      Beef Stew                   Baby Food  
   
   
2. Where can you drop off your donations?
   
   Donations can be dropped off at our Food Rescue Center located at 1918 W. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32804 typically Monday through Saturdays between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We strongly advise you to call us before coming to drop off to make absolutely certain someone is on duty to receive your donation.  Please do not leave food donations outside the door at our Food Rescue Center—there is a 100% chance they will be stolen before we can receive them.
   
   
3. Can we pick up your donation? 

It is best if you can bring the donation to us. However, in the event that you cannot- we can schedule a pickup (for 10 boxes or more in the fall). Note: Our drivers and truck schedules are completely maximized in the months of November and December—please allow at least one week advance notice for pickup requests.

    4.   Who should you contact with food drive related questions?

Mindy Ortiz- Food Drive Manager 407-423-1754 or mortiz@foodbankcentralflorida.org
Note: There is also a food drive document, “Gathering the Groceries” that you can print out.