Calling to All Our
Food Heroes
Organize a food drive with Student LunchBox to support students facing food insecurity.
It’s easy, meaningful, and helps students stay focused on their education.
Join us today!
Why Host a Food Drive?
​​College students shouldn’t have to choose between buying groceries and paying for textbooks. Food drives help stock our pantries with the essential items that students need to thrive—so they can stay focused on achieving their academic dreams.
Organizing a food drive is a powerful way to help address food insecurity on college campuses and reduce food waste.
Student LunchBox makes it easy for you to get involved, whether you're part of a student group, faculty, or an individual passionate about making a difference.
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By hosting a food drive, you’re contributing to a healthier, stronger college community where students can focus on their education, not their next meal.
How it works?
Step 1: Let's connect - Contact us to let us know you are interested.
Step 2: Spread the word - Engage your network! Social media, posters, and word of mouth go a long way to collect supplies.
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Step 3: Collect & donate - After the food drive, you may bring the items to our warehouse or schedule a pick-up.
What to donate?
We accept a variety of shelf-stable items that will directly benefit students in need, including, canned vegetables, pasta, rice, and snacks. Please check our donation guidelines below for a complete list of items.
Ready to make an impact?
Organizing a food drive is easy and rewarding. Reach out to us for more details or to get started. Together, we can create a future where every student has access to nutritious food!
Recommended Donations
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​Peanut butter*
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Canned fruits*
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Rice*
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Pasta*
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Canned Tuna and Salmon*
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Canned soup or stew
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Canned vegetables
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Canned fish
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Canned or dried beans
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Dried and canned beans​
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Applesauce
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Canned Chicken
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Canned Meat
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Cooking Oils
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Crackers
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Dried Herbs and Spices
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Dry Fruits
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Granola Bars​​
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Nut Butter
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and more
While the items listed are our most essential daily needs, we also welcome donations of any non-perishable goods you believe would benefit college students.