second harvest food bank
of santa cruz & san benito counties
donate volunteer advocate

Students Helping Students

Grind Out Hunger is a school food drive program.

  • Donate to Grind Out Hunger through the school of your choice!
  • Grind Out Hunger ran from October 5-November 20 2009.
  • Watch the Grind Out Hunger YouTube clip !
  • Learn the latest Grind Out Hunger news.

Compete against other local schools and win big! Hundreds of dollars in skateboarding equipment are provided by Santa Cruz Skate Shop.   See a video about Grind Out Hunger!

How to Run a Holiday School Food Drive

  • Select food drive dates

  • Contact Second Harvest
    Download and complete our School Participation Food Drive form. Contact Bly at (831) 722-7110 ext. 226 or bly@thefoodbank.org with questions.

  • Set a goal
    Each $1 counts as 3 pounds of food.

  • Get creative!
    Compete against classrooms, add competition to your homecoming, challenge your teachers, plan an event, collect food or cash from your neighbors and friends.

  • 2009 Holiday Food Drive School Winners
    • Empire Academy
    • Aptos Junior High School
    • Gateway Elementary
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  • How many barrels?
    Determine how many barrels to order (one barrel holds an average of 125 pounds of food).

  • Schedule Delivery and Pickup
    Once you have planned your drive, you should contact Second Harvest to arrange for delivery of barrels, donation envelopes, bags and other supplies you may need to conduct your drive.

 

 

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