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How Do You Do It?

The first thing to remember is to have fun! Involve everyone you can, including all your neighbors and the extended community. Invite your parish, congregation, school, youth ministry, community service organizations, social clubs and co-workers to take part. Ask anyone and everyone to volunteer. Remember, we make the greatest difference in the lives of the destitute when we unite our efforts in collective Christian charity.

Food For The Poor will support you with tips for organizing and publicizing your event.

Here are a few ideas to get you started. Feel free to mix and match from the list below — or dream up a whole new event for your community.

• Raise Money Online: Become a Champion For The Poor and we’ll create a web page for you that you can use to raise money online.
• Sales: Bake Sales, Bazaar, Garage/Parking Lot Sale, Plant Sale, and Flea Market.
• Put On a Show: Fashion Show, Carnival, Holiday Pageant, Talent Show, Concert, Puppet Show, Variety Night, etc.
• Host a Theme Meal: Fiesta Night, Calypso Night, Pancake Breakfast, International Potluck, English High Tea, and more…
• Auction Off Talent: Handyman for a Day, Rent-a-Chef, Cleaning Services, Christmas Gift Wrapping Party, Personal Shopper, etc.
• A-Thons: Bike, Walk, Midnight Roller Skate, Dance, Golf, and more… Participants get supporters to pledge money for each mile, hour, and birdie. Charge entrance fees (when applicable) and have a registration. Ask local businesses to donate prizes.
• Operation Starfish: Operation Starfish is a wonderful way for each family in your church or school to make a real difference in the lives of our poorest brothers and sisters. By making a small daily donation of less than a dollar over a period of time, each family in your community can help save lives and bring hope to those in need.
• Community Service Projects: Car Washing, Dog Walking, Painting, Lawn Mowing, Pet Sitting, and more… These activities are particularly good for youth groups and schools.