FOUNTAIN FOOD RUN 5K • COMMUNITY IMPACT

Host a Food Drive

Help fill The Fountain Food Pantry and support local families by collecting shelf-stable food at your business, school, church, office, neighborhood, or community organization.

We’ll provide the printable materials. You simply provide a box, tote, basket, or collection container and invite others to give.

bags of donated food for The Fountain Food Pantry

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 September 19, 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.

✅ Printable “We’re Hosting a Food Drive” 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.

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.

✅ Printable “We’re Hosting a Food Drive” 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

Almost Any Local Organization Can Participate

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 - Health & Wellness Fair

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.

Fountain Food Run 5K -

Health & Wellness Fair

A community event supporting The Fountain Food Pantry and introducing the upcoming Health & Wellness Center

Hosted by The Fountain Church

1985 Old Fountain Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043

thefountain.church

770-339-0017

© 2026 The Fountain Church. All rights reserved.
Fountain Food Run 5K - Health & Wellness Fair is a community outreach event hosted by The Fountain Church.