Host a Food Drive

Ready to start your food drive?

The five Hopelink Food Markets collectively serve thousands of families and individuals each year. During the holidays and winter months, we provide a growing number of families with traditional holiday staples in addition to the usual core foods we provide.

By hosting or taking part in a food drive, you help ensure our neighbors have access to healthy, nutritious staples as well as seasonal foods that help maintain their traditions.

What items should you collect?

Food Items

Canned meals
Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
Healthy cereal/oats
Fruits & vegetables
(canned, fresh or frozen)
Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa,
barley, etc.)
Soup and broths
Non-dairy milk – shelf stable
(oat, almond, soy)
Cooking oils
Spices
Salt (bulk okay), brown and white sugar, and flour (no bulk please)

Non-Food Items

Baby items (squeeze food
pouches, wipes, formula)
Hygiene items (feminine products,toothpaste, toothbrushes)
Paper items (toilet paper,
paper towels)
Household items (Clorox wipes,reusable bags)

Seasonal Items

Cornbread, stuffing,
and gravy mixes
Cranberry sauce, canned yams,
and pumpkin puree
Canned fruit for pies
Cinnamon and marshmallows

Hopelink is here to support your drive!

Tips and 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 or 425-869-2440 to request items.