About Cans For Candy
Spreading Joy & Sustenance, One Canned Good at a Time
At Cans For Candy, we believe in making holidays sweeter by giving back to those in need. We invite everyone to participate in creating a fun and charitable tradition for your household and your family by setting up a canned food drive in your neighborhood. Our family started this tradition over a decade ago when we first requested two canned food bins for our first Halloween collection from our local food pantry: we received two massive barrels, wondering if we’d ever fill them. But we did! Since then, we have enjoyed the neighborly camaraderie that occurs when people stop by to donate and say Hello.
Why “Cans for Candy”?
The idea was to make a greater contribution during the time when food banks become busy - the holiday season. Since we all exchange candy on Halloween, the next logical step is to entice neighbors to drop off canned foods in exchange for Halloween candy. It’s a welcome way to ask your neighbors to clear out their pantry of canned goods that are welcome at the local food bank.
How it Works
The concept is simple: after checking with your local pantry or food bank, you announce a food drive in your neighborhood and provide a collection station for a specified time frame. You can distribute flyers to people in mailboxes and on doorsteps. It’s a fun way to get out and walk. The materials that our website provides can easily assist you in your food drive.