How to Help:
There are many ways an individual or business can help at the HACAP Food Reservoir. Take a look below to see how you can help!
Volunteer
Whether it's a few hours a week or more, there are many ways you can help provide food for the hungry. And no matter what your job skills or training is, there is a volunteer job for you! Food donations need to be checked in and food boxes need to be made. And we always have special projects!
We have a current need of volunteer drivers. Drivers must have a chauffer's license and must be able to drive a 24' straight truck! These volunteers will assist in picking up food from our local donors.
Donate
Financial donations help operating costs which includes warehouse equipment, food purchasing, staff and food transportation. A $1.00 donation allows the Food Reservoir to purchase approximately 100 pounds of food.
Food donations are important source of food for our Food Reservoir. You can organize a food drive at your work, school or church. A food drive increases the awareness of hunger in our community and provides an opportunity to help solve our hunger problems. See the list below to see what food is MOST NEEDED:
Protein Items
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Tuna
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Peanut Butter
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Canned Meat
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Chili
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Beef Stew
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Chunky Soups
Grains and Cereals
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Rice
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Pasta
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Cake Mix
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Cereal
Fruits and Vegetables
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Peas
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Green Beans
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Applesauce
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Peaches
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Corn
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Instant Potatoes
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Juices
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Pineapple
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Pork and Beans
Paper Products
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Toilet Paper
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Paper Towels
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Kleenex
Personal Care
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Hand Soap
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Toothpaste
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Deodorant
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Shampoo
Miscellaneous Items
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Can openers
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Boxes
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Laundry detergent
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1/2 pint containers
NO GLASS CONTAINERS OR PERISHABLES!
Tours of the Food Reservoir are also available to any group or organization! You and your group/organization will learn where our food comes from, what kinds of food we offer and other fun tips and information. Hands on activities are also provided upond request!
For more information on how to help or to schedule a tour, contact Jennifer Schulte at (319) 393-7811 or jschulte@hacap.org