Do not advertise or sell food to the public. No, food items and personal items, such as soap, toothbrushes, etc., are treated on a pound for pound basis. For the purposes of the Food Drive, a dollar equates to 6 pounds of food. Yes, sometimes these are items that will go to the regional Food Bank for distribution. Food Banks do have relationships with most grocery stores and food processors in their area, and already have a commitment for donations, so you might want to connect with your Food Bank representative before soliciting for this purpose.
Many businesses donate items for silent auctions, drawings, or raffles.
Contact your Team Leader with questions. There is a receipt form in the packet that can be copied and used. You describe the items on the form, but the donor assigns the value for tax purposes. Please contact your agency Coordinator or your Team Leader.