Food Drives 

Feeding Families, Building Hope

Local Community Impact

Supporting families across Fort Wayne.

Faith Driven Support

Serving others through purpose.

Volunteer Powered Mission

Community members creating change.

Host Food Drive

Turn Compassion Into Purposeful Action

Hosting a food drive is a meaningful way to bring people together while making a direct impact in the community. We welcome participation from businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, sports teams, neighborhood groups, and individuals who want to help support local families.

Our team can provide guidance, promotional materials, and coordination assistance to help your food drive succeed. If transportation is a concern, we may also be able to assist with donation pickup arrangements.

Ready To Get Started?

Complete the form below and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your food drive and how we can help make it a success.

Drop-off Site

Donations of any type may be dropped off at The Franciscan Center,* 1015 E. Maple Grove Ave, Ft. Wayne, IN 46806.

Please call first (260) 744-3977, to make sure someone will be available.

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Contact

1015 E. Maple Grove Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806

Family Thrift Store North

4430 Coldwater Road

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

New & Used Furniture Store

500 East State Blvd.

Monday - Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 4pm

Family Thrift Store South

6145 West Jefferson Blvd.

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Most Needed Items

Our Food Pantry, Sack Lunch Program, and Medicine Cabinet rely on the generosity of our community to remain stocked with essential items. Review our current Wish List to see the food, hygiene products, and household necessities that are needed most and help ensure local families receive the support they depend on.

Food Pantry Items:

  • Can Soups/Fruits/Vegetables 

  • Canned Tuna/Chicken 

  • Mashed Potatoes/Stuffing 

  • Salad Dressing / Cooking Oil 

  • Rice / Noodles / Pasta 

  • Hamburger / Tuna Helper 

  • Cereal / Oatmeal 

  • Cake Mixes / Frosting 

  • Mac & Cheese 

  • Peanut Butter / Jelly 

  • Pancake / Muffin Mix / Coffee 

  • Really, anything that is edible! 

Sack Lunch Items:

  • Small Brown Lunch Bags

  • Ziploc Sandwich Bags

  • Plastic Grocery Bags

  • Food Handler Gloves

  • Snack size Chips

  • Styrofoam Cups

  • Coffee

  • Cream and Sugar

  • Fruit Roll Ups

  • Granola Bars

  • Juice Boxes

  • 13-55 Gallon Trash Bags

  • Napkins

Medicine Cabinet:

  • Child / Adult Meds (over-the-counter) 

  • Razors / Shaving Cream 

  • Body Wash / Bar Soap 

  • Shampoo / Conditioner 

  • Deodorant 

  • Hand / Dish / Laundry Soap 

  • Household Cleaners 

  • Toilet Paper / Paper Towels 

  • Diapers / Baby Wipes 

  • Tooth Paste / Toothbrushes 

  • First Aid Items