In honor of their 50th anniversary, Foshee Residential is giving back to the communities in which they serve by launching the Foshee Food Drive. From June 1 to July 31, all Foshee Residential managed communities are coming together to support those in need by collecting non-perishable food donations.
Why a Food Drive?
In Alabama, approximately 14% of homes experience food insecurity. According to Feeding America, 47 million people face hunger across the nation. Out of that number, 14 million are children. Hunger not only has physical consequences but also emotional and mental consequences that can influence work and school. Doing this food drive in the summer will provide meals to families whose children rely on school support for meals. To learn more about food insecurity, check out Feeding America’s website.
How Does the Foshee Food Drive Work?
Beginning Monday, June 2, each community will have a designated donation bin where individuals can drop off non-perishable food items that will be donated to a local food bank. This food drive is open to anyone who wishes to contribute, including residents, employees, applicants, and members of the broader community.
Each Foshee Residential Managed community is partnered with a local food bank. The communities will work with their food bank throughout the summer to distribute all collected donations. Foshee’s communities are proud to be partnered with the following food banks:
- Feeding the Gulf Coast
- Heart of Alabama Food Bank
- Food Bank of East Alabama
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
- Food Bank of North Alabama
- Eagle’s Nest Food Pantry
- Feeding the Valley
- Mississippi Food Network
*Monetary contributions can also be made directly to each food bank.
Foods to Donate
Although canned foods are great items to donate, food banks also need a variety of other essential items. Below is a list of the most-needed items:
- Broths
- Mac and cheese
- Pasta and rice
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Soup
- Granola
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon, etc.)
- Peanut butter
- Canned vegetables & fruit (pop-topped preferred)
- 100% fruit juice boxed, canned, or (plastic) bottled
- Canned meals (i.e., soup, macaroni & cheese, etc.)
- Dried or canned beans, peas, and lentils
- Pasta
- Rice
- Cereal
- Oatmeal
- Grits
- Allergy-friendly items
- Baby food and formula
- Shelf-stable milk
- Potato flakes
- Apple sauce
- Granola bars
- Instant noodles/ramen
- Fruit cups
Items to Avoid
Food pantries are unable to take items that are used or homemade. Below is a list of what NOT to donate:
- Homemade items
- Opened items
- Medication
- Supplements
- Energy drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items in glass containers
- Perishable Items
Stay Updated
Keep an eye on Foshee’s social media to stay in the loop of all the exciting things they have planned for their year of jubilee. Click here to learn more about Foshee Residential and their past 50 years of community. The company is thrilled to kick off the Foshee Food Drive on June 1!
