Host a Food Drive

Food drives are essential to the daily operations of the Real Life Center. Each month, over 300 individuals and families rely on our food pantry, which is stocked with nutritious food and essential household items. Consistent donations from food drives help us keep our shelves full and ensure that no one in our community goes without the support they need.
Schedule a Food Drive

Churches

Churches can support the Real Life Center by hosting food drives in a variety of ways:
  • All-church or small group drives
  • Vacation Bible School (VBS) drives
  • Special event or ministry-specific drives
Many churches host multiple times a year: quarterly, bi-monthly, or twice a year.
Every drive helps us serve families in need—thank you for making a difference!

Businesses

Businesses can make a big impact by hosting food drives! Here are a few creative ways to get involved:
  • Employee Incentives
    Offer rewards for staff who bring in donations.
  • Friendly Competitions
    Create department challenges with prizes or trophies.
  • Event-Based Drives
    Collect food during conferences, holiday parties, or training days.
  • Customer Participation
    Encourage clients to donate by offering discounts or perks.
Your partnership helps keep our shelves stocked and our community supported.

Schools

Schools can make a big impact—and students love to help! Here are a few fun and meaningful ways to get involved:
  • Classroom Competitions
    Encourage friendly contests with rewards like extra recess or a pizza party.
  • School-Wide Drives
    Involve the whole school or focus on specific groups like clubs or athletic teams.
  • Learning Through Giving
    Food drives teach students compassion and the value of helping others.
School food drives inspire young hearts to give—and grow a community that cares.

Community Groups

Community groups of all kinds can make a big impact by organizing food drives. Here are a few great ways to get involved:
  • Neighborhood Drives – Collect food door-to-door or set up a drop-off location.
  • Civic/Service Clubs – Host a drive as part of your group’s service mission.
  • Event-Based Drives – Gather donations at local events, festivals, or races.
Every can collected brings hope to a neighbor in need.