Have you ever run a successful food drive? If so, chances are that your efforts helped to feed a significant number of people in your community. But, no matter how well organized an event is, there's always room for improvement. Here are five ways you can make your next food drive bigger and better than ever.
Social Media Blasts: This is the easy part. Almost everybody is on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We can provide you with shareable images and infogaphics. Ask your friends and followers to spread the word and raise awareness about the event.
Offer multiple drop-off locations: If it can be done, reach out to more than one establishment within your community. For example, if your local church is already on board, reach out to the fire station as another drop-off point. Not only will this make it a more convenient trip for some folks, but it's also almost certain to increase the total amount of food donated to your cause.
Offer a longer timeframe: Let's face it, people lead busy lives. Sometimes, people may want to donate but simply forget because their minds remain focused elsewhere. By expanding the food drive to at least a month, most individuals will gladly make the time to contribute.
Seek out a business or well-connected individual to endorse you: A successful business or perhaps your town's mayor could hold plenty of influence on members of the community.
Encourage multiple donations: In an ideal world, people would donate food every day. However, that just isn't the case. When somebody comes to drop off food, explain to them that your event will be occurring for the rest of the month and that continued support would be greatly appreciated.
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