Give Food

Host a food or fund drive!

Get your friends, family or coworkers involved in the fight to end hunger! A food drive collects nonperishable food donations and a fund drive collects monetary donations. Many drives collect both.

How to host your food or fund drive

  1. Choose a food or fund drive, or do a combination of both!
  2. Select dates. Make sure to give yourself time to plan and promote.
  3. Set a goal. Working toward a goal is a good way to measure success and celebrate your efforts.
  4. Promote your drive.  Use social media and send out group emails to help spread the word. Be sure to tag GLFB on social media!

Most requested items

  • Cooking oil
  • Peanut butter
  • Kid-friendly snacks
  • Boxed dinners
  • Baby food/formula
  • Canned fruit/vegetables
  • Canned soups/stews
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Beans
  • Canned meat

Collection guidelines

  • Collection sites should be well-marked.
  • Use sturdy boxes, not bags, to collect food.
  • Collect only non-perishable food items.
  • Please do not collect glass items. Glass can chip and break in transport.
  • Do not mix non-food items with food, even if it is sealed.

Note: GLFB has discontinued the use of red barrels and are now asking all food to be collected in boxes. GLFB will pick up food collections that exceed 500 pounds (approx. 500 items).

Drop-off hours

The GLFB distribution center is open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday though Friday to accept donations, and is located at: 5600 Food Ct., Bath, MI 48808

Frequently asked questions

Who can host a food or fund drive?

Anyone! Food drives are great for team building at the office, birthday and graduation celebrations, or tributes in honor of a special person in your life.

Can I donate fresh venison during hunting season?

Yes, as long as it follows the following guidelines:

  • Must be this year’s kill.
  • Must be processed by a licensed processor.
  • Packaging needs to be labeled “Venison.”
  • Needs to have processor name on packaging or you must bring paper proof i.e. a receipt.

Note: You can get free processing through Sportsman Against Hunger. Make sure to note that you would like your donation to go to Greater Lansing Food Bank. Call 586-552-6517 for more information.

Do you accept non-food items, like diapers or menstrual products?

Yes. In addition to food, GLFB accepts an array of personal care products. Some examples include diapers, menstrual products, soap, shampoo, socks, toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste and pet food.

 

Due to food safety standards, we are unable to accept food that has been prepared in an individual’s home or from a business that is not licensed to process or prepare food. Note that your donation can be covered from liability under The Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.