Ready to Start Your Food Drive?
The five Hopelink no-cost Food Markets and Mobile Market collectively serve thousands of families and individuals each year. During the holidays and winter months, a growing number of families can access free traditional holiday staples in addition to the usual core foods provided.
By hosting or taking part in a food drive, you help ensure our neighbors have access to healthy staples as well as seasonal foods that help maintain their traditions.
What Items Should You Collect?
Food Items
Ready-to-eat meat
(tuna, chicken, etc.) in pouches preferred / canned okay
Healthy cereal and/or oats
Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.)
Soup and broths
Non-dairy milk – shelf stable (oat, almond, soy)
Flour (masa, wheat) no bulk please
Oils (vegetable, canola, olive, etc.)
Non-Food Items
Baby items
(squeeze food pouches, wipes, diapers size 4 – 7)
Hygiene items
(Feminine products,
toothpaste, toothbrushes)
Adult briefs
(all sizes)
Paper items
(toilet paper, paper towels)
Household items
(Clorox wipes, reusable bags, utensils)
Seasonal Items
Baking supplies (baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt)
Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin)
Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios)
Sauces and seasonings (cranberry, mole, chicken bouillon, fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, curry)
Canned or dried fruit (yams, pumpkin, mandarins, guava paste, shredded coconut, dried apples)
Misc. (cornbread mix, instant coffee)
Tips & Resources
Download our drive kit for tips and resources to guide you through hosting your drive.
Need Drive Supplies?
We have collection sleeves and crates, posters, and more to help make your drive a success. Contact us at drives@hopelink.org to request items.
Spread the Word!
Download our media kit to access drive flyers and digital assets such as logos, images, or banners to help with your social media posts.
Thank you to our partners
Mt. Rainier
Mt. Baker
Mt. Adams
