Children are home for the summer, the result is higher grocery bills for Irving families already struggling with higher food costs and inflation. While many school-age children participate in Irving ISD's Summer Meals Program, food pantry requests at Irving Cares increase significantly during the summer months. Because of the increased need each year, we hold our Summer Squeeze Food Drive--an event to encourage donations to the Irving Cares food pantry. You can enlist your friends, family and co-workers to raise funds or collect non-perishable food items to feed Irving families. It's your opportunity to make a difference in the community by feeding children and their families in need and doing good for others.
Will you make a difference?
Host a food drive from Monday, June 6 - Friday, August 12 and we will happily shower you with recognition for your efforts. Even if you can't participate the entire time--you can still make a huge difference in feeding our hungry neighbors.
Donations of non-perishable food items and cash can be made in multiple ways:
Canned goods, paper goods, hygiene products, laundry detergent, and other non-perishables can be dropped off Monday-Friday between 9:00am-3:30pm or contact
toliver@irvingcares.org to arrange a pick-up.
You can make online cash donations
here 24/7. In order for contributions to count toward your team, be sure donors know to use your team/organization name in the space labeled
Additional Information (Order Notes).
Why cash? Monetary donations are extremely important since it allows Irving Cares to purchase perishable food items, such as fresh meat, milk, eggs and produce. We can often purchase items for a price lower than retail. Your cash donations help ensure Irving Cares has a sufficient inventory of nutritionally balanced food options.
Register your team's name and direct business contact today by emailing
toliver@irvingcares.org or calling 972-721-9181 x 309.
Join the Summer Squeeze Food Drive and help your neighbors!
Sincerely,
Kyle Taylor
Irving Cares CEO
P.S.--Irving Cares Gala Sponsorships and Tickets are available now. Visit here to get yours today!
