CAN HUNGER YEAR ROUND
Hunger doesn’t take a break. We encourage you to use Canning Hunger to collect food anytime and drop it at your local pantry.
Make Canning Hunger part of your family rhythm. Collect monthly, invite a neighbor to join you, and keep pantries stocked all year long.
What Is Canning Hunger?
Canning Hunger is a “double-impact” outreach strategy that helps fight local hunger and create connections with neighbors—right where you live. This low-pressure, door-to-door initiative gives you a reason to meet people, build relationships, and invite them into something meaningful.
What Does “Double Impact” Mean?
Canning Hunger is more than a food drive—it’s a relational outreach strategy with two powerful outcomes every time you participate:
1. You Fight Hunger in a Tangible Way
By collecting non-perishable food from your neighbors, you’re helping meet a real, physical need in your local community. Every can, box, or bag of food directly supports children and families experiencing food insecurity—right where you live. And because the food is distributed through trusted local partners, you can trust it’s going exactly where it’s needed most.
2. You Build Bridges of Connection
At the same time, you’re creating relational impact by intentionally engaging with neighbors. Knocking on a door to serve others opens the door to conversation, connection, and community. It’s a natural, non-threatening way to meet people, learn names, deepen relationships, and live out your faith in action.
Why It Matters
The “double impact” approach is what makes this effort so unique:
You’re serving a physical need while also opening the door for spiritual and relational opportunities.
You’re blessing your city while also strengthening your block.
You’re showing people what the love of Jesus looks like—through practical help and intentional presence.
Why It Works
It’s natural. Knocking on doors to collect food for hungry families creates a comfortable and friendly way to meet neighbors.
It’s effective. You can’t knock on 10 doors without collecting food and forming or deepening a connection.
It’s local. All food stays in the community where it’s collected—serving your city and your neighbors.
Here’s How It Works
Knock on the doors of 10 nearby neighbors.
Ask for non-perishable food items or cleaning supplies to help feed local families or college students.
Thank them, collect donations, and bring them to your campus collection point.