Food-raise and Fundraise for us
We can help you plan a food drive or fundraiser for your workplace, school, or at a community event
Collect food and Money
Organize a fundraiser or food drive
We have resources and tools to help you're planning. We're here to help you make it a success
Ways to fundraise
Online fundraising page
Collect bottles
Workplace & School Giving
Planning a food drive or fundraiser?
We’re here to help you make it a success!
Let's connect
Reach out to our team to share your idea as you coordinate the food drive and/or fundraiser. Please connect with our Resource Development | Special Events Team (or call 780.425.2133) to ask questions, schedule, or coordinate a pick-up/resource delivery
Do you need a pick up or delivery?
We're here to help. If you are not able to get to us to pick up resources or drop off donations, please allow for a least a 3-business day window (5-day window from November to mid-January). Give us a call at 780.425.2133 and we'll schedule you in
Collecting food?
Picking up resources like donation boxes or large posters directly from us is a huge help! Food donations can be dropped off at our main warehouse, any City of Edmonton fire station, and all major grocery stores. Thank you for lending an extra hand!
Collecting money?
Dropping off monetary donations (i.e. cash, cheques, or money orders) to our main warehouse (11508 as0 ST, NW) is very helpful. Please ensure your contact information and any donor information is included for thank you letters and charitable tax receipts
Resources Available
We can provide you with branded donation boxes, lists of our most needed items, and posters to help you get the word out and the donations in. Feel free to access printable resources below
Why it matters
Individual volunteers
3,520
More than 3,520 people give their time to keep food moving every year.
in 2025
Volunteer hours
159 K
Nearly 160,000 volunteer hours helped power our work in 2025.
Monthly
Hamper orders
43 K+
Every month, community support translates into more than 43,000 hamper orders for people in need.
Food & Fundraiser Toolkit
Find all the resources you will need to kickstart your own food or fundraiser at work, school, or among friends!
Fundraiser Fundamentals
Tips for success
Your workplace or school campaign should be as engaging and motivating as possible for everyone involved. Most importantly, have fun!
Get the word out
Create awareness by placing promotional items (like posters, flyers, information brochures, etc.) in areas such as lunchrooms or elevators to build awareness of your food or fundraiser. Internal newsletters, public address systems, or mass e-mails can build anticipation. Expand your network through social media such as Facebook or Instagram
Go where the action is
Place convenient donation points in high-visibility areas like front lobbies, breakrooms, and central hallways to make giving easy for everyone
Be creative
Tie your food and/or fundraiser to an upcoming holiday or existing event to boost participation. Have a unique campaign idea instead? Don't feel limited! Have fun with creative drives such as being "soup-erstars" and focus your food drive on canned soup or encourage people to "Tackle Hunger with a Toonie!"
Everyone likes a challenge
Make it interesting – try to create a friendly competition with co-workers or different classes. Challenge them to meet your contribution because everyone enjoys friendly competition for a good cause.
Food Drive and Fundraiser
Resources
