FOUNTAIN FOOD RUN 5K • COMMUNITY IMPACT
Host a Food Drive
Help stock The Fountain Food Pantry by hosting a food drive with your business, church, school, neighborhood, or organization. Every box of food collected helps provide meals for local families in our community.
HELP FILL THE PANTRY
Every Can, Box, and Bag Makes a Difference
The Fountain Food Pantry serves local families with practical food support, care, and encouragement. Hosting a food drive gives your customers, employees, students, congregation, neighbors, or community an easy way to help.
Whether you collect one box or several, every donated item helps stock the pantry and care for families in need.
SIMPLE TO SET UP
How to Host a Food Drive
Choose a Collection Container
Use a clean box, tote, basket, bin, or table that your organization already has.
Display the Flyer
Print the collection-site flyer we provide and place it where people can easily see it.
Invite Others to Give
Share the food drive with customers, employees, families, students, neighbors, or your online community.
Bring in the Donations
Bring the collected food to The Fountain Church or to the Food Run on October 17, 2026. Contact us if pickup assistance is needed.
WE MAKE IT EASY
We’ll Send You Everything You Need to Get Started
After you sign up, we’ll email two ready-to-use resources directly to you.
✅ Collection Site Guide
Simple instructions for setting up your food drive, promoting it, and collecting the most-needed items.
✅ Ready-to-Print Posters & Flyers
Display it beside your collection box, in your lobby, breakroom, classroom, front window, or community space.
✅ Suggested Food List
A clear list of shelf-stable foods that are most helpful to the pantry.
✅ Promotional Materials
The flyer can also be shared by email or posted on social media.
You provide the collection container. No special bin or equipment is required.
WE MAKE IT EASY
We’ll Send You Everything You Need to Get Started
After you sign up, we’ll email two ready-to-use resources directly to you.
✅ Collection Site Guide
Simple instructions for setting up your food drive, promoting it, and collecting the most-needed items.
✅ Ready to Print Flyer
Display it beside your collection box, in your lobby, breakroom, classroom, front window, or community space.
✅ Suggested Food List
A clear list of shelf-stable foods that are most helpful to the pantry.
✅ Promotional Materials
The flyer can also be shared by email or posted on social media.
You provide the collection container. No special bin or equipment is required.
WHAT TO COLLECT
Help Us Collect the Foods Families Use Most
Most-Needed Food Items
Please donate unopened, non-expired, shelf-stable foods such as:
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned soup
Canned tuna or chicken
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Rice
Beans
Most-Needed Food Items
Please donate unopened, non-expired, shelf-stable foods such as:
Peanut butter
Cereal
Oatmeal
Macaroni and cheese
Boxed meals
Crackers
Shelf-stable snacks
🚫 Please Avoid
Expired food
Opened packages
Homemade food
Refrigerated or frozen items
Damaged or leaking containers
When in doubt, choose food that is unopened, easy to store, and simple for a family to prepare.
BUSINESSES • SCHOOLS • CHURCHES • GROUPS
Great for Businesses, Schools, Churches & Community Groups
Food drives can be hosted in a wide variety of community spaces. You do not need a large audience or a long collection period to make a difference.
Local businesses
Schools and childcare centers
Churches and ministries
Offices and workplaces
Neighborhoods and HOAs
Clubs and community groups
ready to help?
Become a Food Drive Host
Tell us where you would like to host your collection. Once you submit the form, we’ll email your printable flyer and Collection Site Guide.
Use your own box, tote, or collection container
Collect shelf-stable food
Display and share the flyer we provide
Bring the donations to The Fountain Church or the Food Run
Questions? Contact Calie at [email protected].
Fountain Food Run 5k - Food Drive Interest Form
Thank you so much for wanting to help stock The Fountain Food Pantry.
Hosting a food drive is a practical way to support local families and help us continue feeding our community with care. Please fill out this short form, and our team will follow up with the next steps, what items are most helpful, and how to coordinate drop-off.
Host a food drive
Food Drive FAQs
Who can host a food drive?
Anyone! Businesses, churches, schools, neighborhoods, clubs, sports teams, offices, HOAs, and community organizations are all welcome to host a food drive in support of The Fountain Food Pantry.
How long should our food drive last?
Most food drives last anywhere from one week to one month, but you can choose whatever timeline works best for your organization. We're happy to help you plan a collection schedule.
Do you provide collection bins and promotional materials?
Yes. We can provide printable promotional materials and guidance to help you promote your food drive. We also encourage hosts to use a box, bin, or other collection container that's convenient for their location.
What foods should we collect?
Shelf-stable foods are always appreciated, including canned vegetables, canned fruit, soup, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, canned protein, boxed meals, and other non-perishable items. We'll provide an updated list of our greatest needs before your food drive begins.
Can we collect monetary donations too?
Absolutely. Many organizations choose to collect both food and financial donations. Monetary gifts help purchase fresh food, high-demand pantry items, and supplies throughout the year.
Will someone pick up the donated food?
Yes. Once your food drive is complete, we'll coordinate a convenient pickup time or arrange for your donations to be dropped off at The Fountain Church.
Why host a food drive?
Hosting a food drive is a meaningful way to bring people together while helping local families. It gives employees, students, church members, customers, or neighbors a simple way to make a real difference in the community. Many organizations also choose to make a financial donation alongside their food drive to further support The Fountain Food Pantry.
Fountain Food Run 5K
A community event supporting The Fountain Food Pantry
Hosted by The Fountain Church
1985 Old Fountain Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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770-339-0017
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Fountain Food Run 5K is a community outreach event hosted by The Fountain Church.