Ready to Start Your Food Drive?
The five Hopelink Food Markets and Mobile Market collectively serve thousands of families and individuals each year. During winter months, we provide a growing number of families traditional holiday staples in addition to regularly available nutritious foods.
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
Canned fruits
Grains
(pasta, rice, quinoa, couscous, barley, etc.)
Soup and broths
Non-dairy milk – shelf stable
(oat, almond, soy)
Cooking oils
Spices
Salt, brown, and white sugar
(bulk ok)
Flour
(no bulk please)
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
Cornbread, stuffing, and gravy mixes
Cranberry sauce, canned yams, and pumpkin puree
Canned fruit for pies
Cinnamon and marshmallows
Sweetened condensed milk
Doña María Mole
(in soft pouches or boxes)
Nuts including walnuts, almonds, or pistachios
Knorr Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon Seasoning
Coconut milk
(in can)
Canned mandarins
Masa
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 or (425)-869-2440 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.