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Step 1
Present the concept of hosting a brown-bag charity food drive to your school, religious institution, civic organization, professional organization or other established group. Work within an established organization to provide a base of potential attendees and volunteers for your event.
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Step 2
Form a committee of individuals from within your organization interested in planning a brown-bag charity food drive.
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Step 3
Contact your local food bank or food pantry and inquire about procedures to plan an authorized food drive. Larger food banks have fund-raising kits available for interested parties and provide containers to collect food donations. Remember to obtain permission to use the food bank's name in advertisements.
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Step 4
Select a location for your fund-raising event. Choose free outdoor locations such as a local park, school field or church grounds. Attempt to choose a location that provides shelter in case of rain.
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Step 5
Advertise your fund-raising event using existing member lists and meetings. Expand your event by placing an ad in a local newspaper or printing flyers to place on public posting boards. Notify radio and television stations of the food drive event.
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Step 6
Set up your event by placing food donation containers in prominent locations. Erect a welcoming sign. Solicit donations for more elaborate decorations.
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Step 7
Clean up the event site and deliver the donated food items to your local pantry or food bank.
