Are you holding a Food Drive or Fundraising Event?

Step 1: Inform Us Of Your Event

The Parkland Food Bank Society does not control actions at any public event hosted on our behalf and does not assume any liability or responsibilities for any event carried out.

If you need assistance, you can contact our Warehouse Coordinator, Elena at warehouse@parklandfoodbank.org or call her at 780-571-8716.

-Brainstorm ideas with others in your company, group or neighbourhood
– Make a list of all items and people needed
– Decide on a date/time and all other details
– Confirm with Parkland Food Bank when you are planning on dropping off your donation

Event Name*

Name of Organization or Individual*

Event contact person*

Phone Number*

Email Address(es)*

Event Location*

School Food Drive Month Selection*

For school food drives, please pick your top two preferred months for hosting. Please note, requested months are not guaranteed.

This is not a school food drive
October
November
January
February
March
April
May

Event Date*

mm/dd/yyyy

Do you need our logo for print materials? (Available on right hand of this page).*

Yes
No

How many crates/boxes will you need for food collection?*

Please enter a number from 0 to 50.

Would you like donation boxes for cash donations?*

Please enter a number from 0 to 250.

When will you deliver donations post-event?*

If you require Parkland Food Bank to pick up a donation (only available for donations of more than two cars loads) you may submit a request a minimum of three weeks’ prior to event date. Request can be made in the notes section of the event form. You will receive confirmation from Parkland Food Bank whether we are able to accommodate.

Did you enter onto Events Calendar?*

Yes
No

https://parklandfoodbank.org/get-involved/calendar-parkland-foodbank/

Notes

Step 2: Promote Your Event

Promotion Checklist:

o Be creative to catch people’s interest!
o Send press releases to local media (papers, radio, etc.)
o Promote event through social media
o Create and distribute posters around town

How can we help:

o Let us know what you’re doing
o Send photos, stories and/or promotion materials for inclusion on our website and social media to sheri@parklandfoodbank.org

Step 3: Event Day!

Event Checklist:

o Get your team(s) together early for setup and any last minute arrangements
o Enjoy the event you have worked hard to arrange!
o Arrange for team(s) to help clean up and deliver food/funds/supplies to us

Please note: Parkland Food Bank works with limited staff. If you require Parkland Food Bank to pick up a donation (only available for donations of more than two cars loads) you may submit a request a minimum of three weeks’ prior to event date. Request can be made in the notes section of the event form. You will receive confirmation from Parkland Food Bank whether we are able to accommodate. Thank you for your understanding!

Thank you for supporting Parkland Food Bank Society. Proceeds and food collected at your event will provide hope and assistance in the Tri-Region.