Organizing a Fund or Food Drive

How to Organize a Fund or Food Drive

Swan Food Pantry collects more than one million pounds of food and thousands of dollars each year through community food and fund drives sponsored by individuals, corporations, clubs, schools and associations.

• Regular Food Drive: Collect non-perishable food donations and monetary donations at your work, church or in your neighborhood.

• Virtual Food Drive: For every $10 donated we can provide 40 meals for our neighbors facing hunger.

We're excited to give you the option to organize a regular food drive, a virtual food drive, or both! Regardless of which method you choose, these drives make an incredible difference for struggling families across East Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions: Food Drives

1. What are your critical item needs?
Click here to view our critical items list.

2. Where can I drop off my donations?
Location one: Donations can be dropped off at our location at 11364 Hwy 69, Tyler, TX, United States, Texas Tuesdays 9AM - 6PM, and Fridays 9:30AM - 11AM. Please come to the main entrance on the north side drive though. You can also text us at 702.218.7124 when you arrive on site for further instructions.

We strongly advise you to call us before coming to drop off to make absolutely certain someone is on duty to receive your donation. Please do not leave food donations outside the door.

3. Can Swan Food Pantry pick up my donation?
Our resources continue to be utilized at mobile distributions and we are limiting food drive pickups at this time. We greatly appreciate the donations being brought to us when possible.
In order to schedule one of our trucks, a minimum of 10 boxes must be collected and it needs to be scheduled in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

4. Who should I contact with food drive related questions?
Thank you for organizing a food drive for our neighbors facing hunger. Please contact
Jeremiah Dollgener
Administration Director
Email:jeremiahdollgener@swanfoodpantry.org