Host a Food Drive
Community food donations increase the quantity and variety of kid-friendly staples on our shelves. Your support helps make sure kids have the nutritious foods they need to grow, learn and thrive!
Community Food Drives
Neighbors, friends, churches, schools, workplaces–anyone can set up a bin and help fill our purple bags, family boxes and school pantry shelves.
Staples like pasta, rice, and peanut butter are an important source of nutrition for growth and learning. Together, we can keep kids and families nourished all year long!
What We Collect
Please donate only the items listed. Packages should be newly purchased and stored carefully.
- Macaroni and cheese (box or cup)
- Microwaveable meals and side dishes
- Pop-top cans of ravioli (no pork) and spaghettios
- Canned chicken and tuna
- Plain pasta
- Pasta sauce or diced tomatoes in cans (please, no glass)
- Rice (box or bag)
- Dried beans
- Peanut butter (small or medium jars, please, no glass)
- Single-serving cereal, oatmeal, fruit cups
- Healthy snacks in individual packages:
pretzels, goldfish, granola bars, cheese or peanut butter snack crackers
Food Drive Ideas
January/February
Soups & Easy Lunches
March/April
Mac ‘n Cheese Boxes & Cups
May/June
Oatmeal & Cereal
July/August
canned Beans, veg & fruit & Individually wrapped Snacks
September/
October
PB&J, pasta & Sauce
November/
December
holiday items & canned tuna & chicken
We collect pantry staples and snacks from the list above all year long. Focusing on one or two items can help make the drive more successful.
Reach out for a collection bin or if you have any questions. Find our logo and printable posters here!
Drop-off Location and Times
Locker Project headquarters,
111 Wescott Road, South Portland
(rear entrance)
Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 3 PM.
Please call or text first if you can 207-899-9540.
Collected a lot of food?
Email info@mainelockerproject.org
to schedule a pick-up!