$2.16 = One Pound of Food!

October 1st-October 31st

This charitable initiative aims to gather both non-perishable food items and financial contributions to support individuals and families facing food insecurity within the community. Through this collaborative effort, SCCAR strives to raise awareness about hunger issues and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing food insecurity in Snohomish County.

Let’s rally together and make a difference! Your donations of canned goods, boxed meals, and other shelf-stable items (monetary contributions are also accepted) can truly change lives. Join us in supporting those in need and let’s make a positive impact together!

Food bins are delivered to your office the week prior to the start of the food drive.


Once the bin is full, or near full, your food will be picked up and weighed. To schedule a pick-up, please contact [email protected].

Make An Impact

Donate and Make a Difference in Someone’s Life

Your contribution, whether monetary or in the form of non-perishable food items, will make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need within our community. Join us in our mission to combat hunger and provide essential support to those facing food insecurity.

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Feeding Hope

Beyond providing sustenance, food drives offer hope and encouragement, showing individuals experiencing hardship that they are not alone and that their community cares deeply about their well-being. Through the collective efforts of our volunteers, donors, and organizers, we hope to create positive ripple effects that extend far beyond the immediate provision of meals, creating a stronger, more resilient community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Welcome to our FAQ section, where we address common questions about the logistics of our food drive. Whether you’re interested in organizing a donation drop-off, volunteering at a collection site, or learning more about how donations are distributed, we’ve got you covered. Explore the answers to frequently asked questions to ensure you’re equipped with all the information you need to participate in our efforts to combat hunger and support our community.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments about the Food Drive please contact [email protected].

Don’t forget to send your food drive photos to [email protected] to be featured on our social media pages!

Your SCCAR Food Drive Committee is working with the Snohomish County Food Bank Coalition to have the bins delivered to your office the week prior to the start of the food drive. If you do not receive a bin, please contact [email protected].

Money donations add to your total weight. Every $2.16 raised will count as one pound of food.  We accept cash and checks payable to your local food bank or Volunteers of American (“VOAWW”). Cash donations are to be handled very carefully.  Please place all cash and check donations in a designated Food Drive can or envelope. We also encourage offices to set up an online donating option (GoFundMe for example), which can directly benefit your local food bank or Volunteers of American Western Washington. Please make sure you report all monetary donation totals to [email protected].

All the food collected will go to your local food bank or Volunteers of America.  After you collect the food, deliver it to your office and place inside the food bin. Once the bin is full, or near full, your food will be picked up and weighed. To schedule a pick-up, please contact [email protected].

Top 20 Ideas for Collecting

  1. Put a food bin from your the food bank in your office and collect for the month.
  2. Ask your business associates, mortgage companies, favorite restaurants, etc. if they will allow you to put a food bin in their office or place of business.
  3. Door knock your neighborhood farm area and hand out notices about the food drive along with the shopping list provided by SCCAR. Provide them with bags that will be picked up on a certain of the week.
  4. Start a DONORBOX.com for your office and use that for your marketing postcards to your farm
  5. Put the DONORBOX.com link on your social media and share, share, share
  6. Have donation postcards made up with your QR code on it for your open houses, brokers opens or office meetings.
  7. Send postcards to your client base asking for their support of food or monetary donations
  8. Host a garage sale with the proceeds being donated to the food bank. Or host a drawing where you a sell tickets for the prize (some ideas are a flat screen TV, an iPad, or a weekend trip, etc.).
  9. Partner with your local grocery store and set several dates and times where you can collect food and money outside their store.
  10. Have a banner or post sign made for your office to promote the food drive and designate your office as a collection spot.
  11. Ask your brokers to donate $5.00 for all attendees at the office meeting
  12. Partner with a restaurant that will allow you to invite your clients to dinner and you and fellow agents can be the waiters, with all tips going towards the food drive.
  13. Challenge your broker to match the funds raised for the amount that was collected by the agents during the food drive
  14. Ask your office ownership to match all the monetary funds raised
  15. Hold a car wash with all proceeds going towards the food drive (Les Schwab is happy to donate the water and hose on a Sunday).
  16. Keep a QR code on your front desk for the donorbox site and ask all that come in if they would like to donate to the drive
  17. Talk with your favorite coffee stand and ask if they would be willing to hold a donation can on their counter for extra tips going towards the food drive.
  18. Ask your favorite watering hole to have drink special for the month of October where all proceeds go towards the food drive.
  19. Partner with your vendors and see if they will share your donorbox.com link on their social platforms
  20. Donate a portion of every closing the month of October to the food drive.

Food Drive Shopping List

Current Highest Needs

  • Monetary donations
  • Box/Can Meals
  • Cereal/Oatmeal
  • Canned Fruit
  • Snacks
  • Rice
  • Soup
  • Tomato Products
  • Juice
  • Pasta
  • Peanut Butter
  • Formula
  • Diapers (size 4,5,6)
  • Hygiene Items

Snack Pack Needs

  • Oatmeal Packets
  • Small, Boxed Juice
  • Granola Bars
  • Macaroni & Cheese
  • Top Ramen
  • Shelf Stable Milk
  • Chili, Ravioli
  • Spagettio’s
  • Breakfast Bars
  • Fruit Cups

Event Files

  • Flyer
  • Poster
  • Social Media Post
  • Shopping List PDF
  • Shopping List PNG
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Volunteers of America Western Washington: Empowering Communities

Food and shelter stand as fundamental pillars of a healthy and thriving life. Recognizing this, Volunteers of America Western Washington passionately dedicates itself to providing essential support to individuals facing adversity. Through their steadfast efforts, they offer not only nourishment but also vital transitional housing services to those in need. Volunteers of America has a huge coalition of different food banks throughout Snohomish County and Camino Island, fostering a strong sense of community within our region. Serving as the parent organization, Volunteers of America plays a pivotal role in supporting and coordinating the efforts of these various food banks.

Watch the video to learn more.

SCCAR: Making a Lasting Impact Together

Our mission on the ground level is clear: to uplift and empower each food bank, ensuring that no individual or family goes without access to essential resources. It truly takes a collective effort to make a difference, and we believe in the power of community to effect positive change. Whether you reside in Marysville, Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Bothell, Mill Creek, or beyond, we’re committed to caring for every corner of our communities. Let’s unite in our shared goal of providing nourishment and support to all, empowering each individual to reach their full potential and thrive. Together, we can create a brighter future for everyone.

Watch the video to learn more.

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