become a part of the cares family
There are many ways to get involved with Parkland CARES, whether through giving your time, talent, or treasure. Volunteering your time, sharing your unique skills, or making a financial contribution all play an important role in helping us fulfill our mission. No matter how you choose to participate, your involvement makes a meaningful difference and helps us continue to support our community in need. Every effort is appreciated and contributes to the impact we can have together.
make a financial donation today
Donations are a vital role in enabling Parkland CARES to continue providing food and assistance to those in need within our community.
Every contribution, no matter the size, directly supports our mission.
Parkland CARES Food Pantry is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with the EIN 83-0559064.
volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Parkland CARES, and the time spent at the Pantry makes a lasting impact in our community. Whether you’re stocking shelves, shopping with families, packing Snack Packs, or lending a hand in countless other ways, every action helps us thrive. Click on the form below to apply today and become a vital part of our mission.
volunteer
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Parkland CARES, and the time spent at the Pantry makes a lasting impact in our community. Whether you’re stocking shelves, shopping with families, packing Snack Packs, or lending a hand in countless other ways, every action helps us thrive. Click on the form below to apply today and become a vital part of our mission.
monthly food collections
Parkland CARES gladly accepts food donations multiple times each month, which are crucial in supporting the families who visit the Pantry. These donations not only help stock our pantry but also provide essential items for our Snack Packs, which are distributed to Parkland students twice monthly. Please visit our homepage or check our social media for a list of our most needed items to help us better serve our community.
Most needed items:
Granola bars, cans of fruit, jelly, pancake mix, and syrup.
*Please note we kindly ask that food donations not be expired.
host a food drive
You can make a difference by bringing together fellow students, teammates, coworkers, members of your faith community, friends, or neighbors to collect food donations.
- Food Drive Steps:
- Register your food drive here.
- Advertise your food drive.
- Begin collecting our most needed items.
- Sort and date check food. (Please, no expired items).
- Make an appointment to drop off your collection at Parkland CARES.
host a food drive
You can make a difference by bringing together fellow students, teammates, coworkers, members of your faith community, friends, or neighbors to collect food donations.
- Food Drive Steps:
- Register your food drive here.
- Advertise your food drive.
- Begin collecting our most needed items.
- Sort and date check food. (Please, no expired items).
- Make an appointment to drop off your collection at Parkland CARES.
Community Dropbox Locations
Parkland CARES has partnered with local businesses and organizations to help collect our most needed food items. You can drop off donations during regular business hours at the locations listed below, which are currently supporting our Drop Box program. Please click on any photo for more details, and we kindly request that no expired food is donated. Our most needed items include small cans of tuna, small cans of chicken noodle soup, boxed macaroni and cheese, microwave popcorn and Chef Boyardee or SpaghettiOs’s. A special thank you to our community partners for sponsoring these Drop Box locations!
