Clubs x Foodbank Community Initiative
Goal: To work together as the clubs community to help reduce food insecurity and improve community relations while creating health competition.
How to participate:
If you would like to add a box to collect donations at your club event, follow the steps below while completing the AMS Events Planning and Approvals Form!
*The foodbank will connect with your club for box drop off/pick up*
Requests for the boxes are on page 6 of the form along with other AMS Services – please provide any necessary details for the Foodbank management team (Ex., basic event details)
Details for AMS Ratified Clubs:
- Donation boxes were dropped off at ALL club Offices/Spaces on January 15th, 2024.
- Both clubs and non-club members are eligible to participate/donate!
- Any collection will be noted by Foodbank/Club staff during space audits
- Non-perishables are collected by the Foodbank; no extra reporting is required!
- All details for the initiative can be found in a letter + infographic left with the boxes on the 15th
Competition:
Ratified clubs can compete to collect the most eligible food donations through the outlined methods.
Competition week – February 12th-16th, 2024 (Drop off on the 16th & 17th @ the Foodbank)
Prizes:
- $150 t0 the winning Club
- $75 Club Pizza Party (with Pizza Pizza)
- 1 Week free TV ads for Club Promotion with the SLC
How to:
We Accept:
- Unopened
- Non-expired (best before is ok)
We do not accept:
- Homemade food/home-canned food
- Opened food products
- Spoiled food products
- Alcohol
Suggestions:
- Canned fruits
- Canned vegetables
- Canned chickpeas and beans
- Tomato paste
- Snacks (granola bars, apple sauce, dried fruit, nuts)
- Instant meals
- Hygiene items (body soap, laundry detergent pods, menstrual products)
- Baking products/spices, condiments
If you have any questions about the AMS Foodbank X Clubs Food Drive, please email with questions about donating or with questions regarding donation drop off.