Your Time, Our Community
Even a few hours could help stock food and serve those in need. You could also run a food drive... here are some tips
Select your Group
Think of a group that you belong to that would be interested. The group can be anything you want – your golf buddies, your church, your 10 best friends, people you work with, your child’s homeroom or scout troop. A drive can be as simple as everyone in the group decides to bring the items to the next get together -- or as big as you think you can handle!
Talk to Us
Sometimes we really need cereal and sometimes we don’t. Please call to ask for what we'd like at that particular time. Also, please try and focus on one or two foods, since we want to be able to put that food in 300 boxes for the month. All donations, of any size are welcome. This helps us to ensure we keep the necessary stocks of the right items to ensure we can feed those in need.
Make your drive known!
Once you have determined what to collect let everyone in your group know about your food drive. Set a goal so that your group knows what items to focus on and then socialize the drive. Social Media, websites, word-of-mouth and fliers are all excellent and effective ways to ensure you let everyone in your community or circle know about the drive and what's needed.
Setup a Drop Off Point
Establish a collection place/time/location. Have boxes for the items to be placed in. Be sure to place a time limit on the effort – a weekend, two meetings – whatever is appropriate for the group. Be sure to include this information in your marketing so everyone knows the deadlines and when boxes will be available for collection. This will help to ensure no items get left behind!
Bring your Donations to Martin's House and Barn
Let us know when you want to bring the food to Martin’s House and Barn so we can thank you appropriately and get a good picture! Get in touch with us by calling or email if you have any questions or concerns about the process. We are very thankful for your efforts and will gladly help out.
Please Help Thank Our In-Kind Donors
These businesses and individuals understand the power of transformation as our clients work their way out of homelessness and help forward our mission.
Please help us thank them by supporting their businesses.Want to make a big difference in the lives of individuals and families working their way out of homelessness? Please contact Shelter Manager Gabrilla Moreland at GMoreland@mhandb.org
