Food Donors
Through the generous support of local businesses, community food drives and individuals, we are able to provide food to families in need throughout our service area. We also distribute USDA Commodities and foods through the State Nutrition Assistance Program.
Food Drives
An important resource of food for Feeding the Valley is provided by community food drives.
The following are some tips for conducting a food drive:
· Publicize your event with flyers and posters
· Set a poundage goal; we will weigh the food you collect and give you totals as we receive the filled barrels
· Ask for non-perishable food items
· Have a competition among departments, divisions, classes, etc.
Feeding the Valley always needs:
Canned meats
Canned fruits and vegetables
Cereals
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Soups
We will deliver a collection barrel for your food drive and provide pick-up of the barrel when it is filled.
If you would like to deliver directly to the Feeding the Valley warehouse, our receiving hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. We are located at 5928 Coca Cola Boulevard in Columbus.
For more information, contact David Shemwell, Operations Administrator, at 706-561-4755 ext 17 or dshemwell@feedingthevalley.org.
Retail Store or Manufacturer Donations
If you have food product to donate, please contact Kin Lincoln, Food Sourcing Manager, at 706-561-4755 ext 13 or klincoln@feedingthevalley.org.
Financial Contributions
The important work of Feeding the Valley cannot be accomplished without the generosity of its community.
Wish List
Food Distribution Program:
24 Ft Lift Gate Truck
Pallet Jack
Forklift
Industrial Racks for Warehouse
Kids Café Program:
Industrial Convection Oven
Small Delivery Truck with sheving and lift gate
To Make A Contribution:
By mail: Make check payable to
Feeding the Valley, Inc.
5928 Coca Cola Blvd.
Columbus, Georgia 31909-5531
By phone: Call Babbs Douglas at 706-561-4755 ext 12
Your may also make your gift in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. Please provide the relevant information in your correspondence to us.
Feeding the Valley is a 501©(3) non-profit organization, registered as tax-exempt with the IRS. We are a member of Feeding America, the Nation’s Food Bank Network and a partner agency with United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley.