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Organize a Food & Fund Drive

How to Host a Drive | Resources | FAQs

 

Interested in hosting a Food & Fund Drive but don’t know where to start?

It’s easy when you follow these three basic steps and use the free flyers, signs, campaign ideas, and toolkit.

STEP 1: Register

Fill out a brief form to register your drive and select a drop-off date. You’ll get an email confirmation, a food drive toolkit, and the opportunity to ask any additional questions you might have.

Register your drive here!

STEP 2: Plan & Promote

Drives are entirely customizable! Decide if you want to have a theme—like collecting only a single type of item, Menstrual Hygiene, Snack Packs, etc. When you register, you’ll get a toolkit with campaign ideas and promotional resources to help you share with your group.

STEP 3: Drop Off

Bring your donations to The Open Door: 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121. Drop-offs can be scheduled during office hours by contacting us. Additional drop-off hours are available for registered drives upon request.

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OTHER RESOURCES FOR YOUR DRIVE

Suggested Items Flyer Collection Flyer Donation Guidelines

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to register my Food & Fund Drive?
No, you don’t need to register, but if you plan to collect more than a few boxes, it’s recommended. Registering helps us plan for a representative of The Open Door to greet you, to say thanks, and to help unload your donations! Otherwise, you are welcome to donate in our 24/7 vestibule and fill out a receipt accordingly.
What type of donations can you accept?
To keep everyone safe, we follow USDA food safety guidelines. Please make sure all food donations are: (1) In their original, unopened packaging (2) Clearly labeled with an ingredient list (3) Clearly labeled with an expiration date (4) No more than 3 months past their expiration date. Handed directly to a staff member or volunteer if frozen or perishable (please do not leave on shelves) Non-food donations are considered case by case, but we cannot accept: Homemade or home-canned foods, anything in damaged packages, furniture, appliances, housewares, decorations, or clothing.
Can we just host a Fund Drive and not collect food donations?
Yes. we gladly accept monetary donations! We can personalize a crowdfunding page that sends the funds directly to us. It’s a fun and easy way for your group to collect online donations to support The Open Door.
How do I add an online donation page to my drive?
Want to go digital and broaden your community reach? Host an ONLINE Fund Drive for The Open Door! Track progress toward your specific goal, engage socially, and share your hunger-fighting story. Click “yes” when registering your food drive or contact our Food & Fund Drive Coordinator at donatefood@theopendoorpantry.org
Where do I drop off food donations?
In the back (north side) of our building: 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Suite 100, Eagan. Registered Food Drives are taken at Door #3 by the loading dock from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Unregistered Food Drives can be dropped off in the vestibule inside Door #4 at any time.

Other questions about organizing a Food & Fund Drive?

Contact our Food & Fund Drive Coordinator at (651) 302-9528 or donatefood@theopendoorpantry.org

3000 Ames Crossing Rd. Suite 100 Eagan, MN 55121 | Phone Number 651-686-0787

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