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Registration for Kids for Cans 2007 has ended. If you would like to receive information at your organization in advance of next year's drive, please contact us. This program evolves each year with input form participants. We welcome your ideas and suggestions for improvement!
Kids For Cans
When planning your school’s community service efforts, we have a great opportunity for you! Soon after school starts, the holidays approach and we begin to think more about people who face a daily struggle for survival. You can bring hungry kids in Washington holiday cheer by participating again in Northwest Harvest’s annual Kids for Cans food drive.
Some of you may have participated in Kids for Cans in the past, but for those of you who are new to your school or this event, here is some basic information:
What is it? A collection of nonperishable food items for kids by kids. Nearly 40 percent of those served by Northwest Harvest are children, and local students can help by bringing donations to school. Last year, groups raised over 70,000 pounds of food.
When is it? This year, programs collect food for a three-week period between November 19th and December 7th. At the end of the drive, the school or organization that has collected the most food per student wins!
How can we sign up? Fill out and mail or fax the Kids for Cans application form by the deadline. Once we receive your form, we send you a packet with posters, a template letter to give parents, ideas for making your collection a success, a press release, food pick-up instructions, stickers, and information about Northwest Harvest.
What happens next? In most cases, we can arrange pick up of bins in the Seattle metro area. You are also welcome to drop off your food at Northwest Harvest’s warehouse, and participate in a tour of our facilities.
We look forward to having your group join us in this effort! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Food Drive Coordinator Meagan Campbell at (206) 923-7421 or meaganc@northwestharvest.org.
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