If you or your organization are interested in coordinating a food drive, here are some helpful tips to guide you through the process:

• Estimate the approximate number of participants
• Gather paper bags from a local grocery store
• Attach the list of needed items (listed below) to each paper bag
• Distribute the paper bags to members of your organization with a return date
• Collect the food bags on the selected return date
• Deliver the food bags to CCC
  
  List of Items Needed
  canned soups or stews; canned vegetables; canned fruit; canned tuna or meat; pork & beans; spaghetti sauce; boxed spaghetti; peanut butter; rice; macaroni & cheese; cereal; crackers; canned or powdered milk; tea bags; toilet paper; bar soap
  
  Holiday Foods Needed
  canned hams; yams; cranberry sauce; cake mix; frosting; holiday candies or cookies; green beans; macaroni & cheese; tea bags

Please e-mail us for more information about coordinating a food drive.