CSC Winter Food Drive 2008!

[MetaLord 9]

In lieu of food, we could also take donations to be spent on flats of food at a costco or sam's club. I know my office was looking for a winter charity a few weeks ago, so if we can slap some details together, I'll take it down the hall & see what kind of help we can get

[MetaLord 9]

Also, depending on who we got through, we could get bins from them to help collect. I know food bank of the rockies gave our office several collection bins to help gather everything

[rforsythe]

In lieu of food, we could also take donations to be spent on flats of food at a costco or sam's club. I know my office was looking for a winter charity a few weeks ago, so if we can slap some details together, I'll take it down the hall & see what kind of help we can get

The only catch there is that this will not be a tax deductible donation, just FYI. There are also some rules surrounding charitable fund raising that I don't think we would be able to get around.

Probably best to just collect food and clothing -- even if that means you take the money down to Costco, buy the flat, and show up with it.

[64BonnieLass]

Okay my office is on the bandwagon.

Also, a thought is that we may call them and see when they want the donations dropped off.

They may have a cut off date for this kind of thing, as to when they will distribute it after it's received. 23rd may be too late.

[caddygsxr]

heres a start

[rforsythe]

Ok so looking at the SA site, they don't accept food donations. From what I can figure out, they turn the financial donations into food. Since that isn't how we're doing this, it seems we will be helping other local food banks; FBR, DRM, etc.

This is still fine, since hungry people don't care where they go to get it, as long as they get it.

[rforsythe]

DRM prefers canned food.
http://www.denverrescuemission.org/greatestneeds.html

FBR wants anything non-perishable.
http://www.foodbankrockies.org/site/...me=Donate_Food

[Devaclis]

Hungry do not care at all where the food comes from. I agree Ralph. the banks are not just there for the hoildays either. This will help all year long

South-Central Rules!!!!

[64BonnieLass]

heres a start

That's awesome Caddy. Way to go on the flyer.

[longrider]

I am going to pass this to our promotions manager hare at Fay Myers and see what we can do. I can see a good tie-in with Santa on a Saturday and we definitly have the room to park the trailer. There was a good turnout for the kids with Santa so this could be a good thing.

[salsashark]

I am going to pass this to our promotions manager hare at Fay Myers and see what we can do. I can see a good tie-in with Santa on a Saturday and we definitly have the room to park the trailer. There was a good turnout for the kids with Santa so this could be a good thing.

That's what I'm talkin' about... get the trailer down to Fay's on the 20th and fill that sucker up! Call the media, and get them to cover... Hell Willie B may be interested, he seems to dig the sportbikes.

I can't promote anything like this at work (love the govt!), but I can hang out and help load the trailer on Saturday

[Nick_Ninja]

I'll take the 23rd off Ralph and help you out.

[Devaclis]

Saturday, the 20th, I will be at Fays as well as it is a SOUTH CENTRAL location

Aaaaand I wanna see Santa!!!

[caddygsxr]

if you guy need some help with anything im down got laidoff from britts powersports on the 11-25 so hit me up

[64BonnieLass]

I really think we need to find out about these charities "cut-off" dates.

I can call, but I don't wanna step on anyone's toes.

[Nick_Ninja]

Park the R2SL trailer outside a grocery store, SAMS Club and Costco. Make it a no brainer for folks to toss in to the cause. You'll prolly have to clear it with the management first though.

[Suki]

Our company just concluded our Thanksgiving drive and are in the middle of our Christmas for kids campaign. One lesson learned is that in addition to food many families are without warm clothes or basic things like diapers for babies.

I'd be in on this, once we decide WHO.

i was just going to ask about this. I have some baby clothing, blankets, bibs, diapers and formula that we're not using. if who ever you decide to set it up with will accept those, i'll get them to Dana. I'll also have some adult clothes/jackets as this is the time i usually clear out our closets.

[rforsythe]

I'd be very surprised if they turn us away on the 23rd if we roll up with a few tons of food, but I'll see what I can find out.

On the 20th I have family stuff from the afternoon-on, but can be there in the morning. I sent the same info to the northern contingent as well, so I'd say it will be a race to see who gets to load it.

[longrider]

Saturday, the 20th, I will be at Fays as well as it is a SOUTH CENTRAL location

Aaaaand I wanna see Santa!!!

You are more than welcome to come but I am not guaranteeing anything, it has to be approved by management.

[Wyck]

Doh I just posted in the other thread before reading this one. I am willing to offer my time, services, vehicle to help load/pick up items. Also I was thinking about donating my time to one of the above mentioned organizations since I haven't been able to donate to any of the food drives like I normally do this time of year. Anyone wishing to join me let me know.

[asp_125]

If it's on the 20th I can help schlep stuff down from us Northies and help load.

[caddygsxr]

does anyone have a pic of the r2sl trailer and i can put it on a flyer

[rforsythe]

does anyone have a pic of the r2sl trailer and i can put it on a flyer

Lemme know if you need higher res

[Devaclis]

that's a huge b------ Trailer!!!!