Start a PORCH

PORCH makes it easy:

Our model is simple, monthly neighborhood food drives help stock local food pantries.
Guidance is given each step of the way, including start-up guides and training, an online resource center, and marketing support.
You won’t be alone, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to fighting hunger and making your community a better place to live.

Spread the word about PORCH using word of mouth, social media, email, etc.
Collaborate with a local pantry to understand their specific food needs
Encourage your neighbors to donate a bag of non-perishable food each month
Deliver the collected bags of food to your local food pantry and thank your wonderful neighbors
Report your results to PORCH headquarters and share lessons learned to build a stronger PORCH community

See how easy it is to start a neighborhood PORCH

Attend our 2024 State of the Community Impact Webinar

Learn about our PORCH for Pantries program

PORCH is easy. Donors just need to leave food on their porches and volunteers pick it up.
PORCH is consistent. Monthly drives provide an ongoing and stable supply of food to pantries and program participants.
PORCH is inclusive. Anyone can help by donating, collecting, sorting, distributing and/or organizing volunteers in as little as a few hours a month.
PORCH is flexible. Coordinators can request neighbors donate specific items as required by a pantry or program any given month, best meeting the needs of the pantries and families served.