How F4F Works

How F4F Works

1. Start an F4F Student Club

To create a club at your school or in your neighborhood, email us at admin@families4families.org or fill out the form under “Get Involved”. Once we hear from you, our team will schedule a short meeting to learn about your interests, the needs of your community, and discuss how an F4F club can make an impact in your area.

2. Get Matched with a Local Nonprofit

We’ll provide a list of trusted, community-based nonprofit partners near you. You’ll choose the organization that feels like the best fit—and we’ll help set up the connection.

3. Meet Your Partner Organization

Together with your nonprofit partner, you’ll:

  • Discuss the needs of local families and individuals

  • Plan the contents of the Bag of Basics

  • Decide how often collections will take place and coordinate collection and drop off times

4. Organize and Host a Collection

Collections are typically organized around a holiday, sporting event, or activity. Click here to learn more what we recommend goes in a Bag of Basics and other essential items that are most needed. Note: Collections are not the only way to aid your nonprofit partner/community—other methods can be just as effective!

5. The F4F Student Club Delivers Food and other Essentials

Once your collection is complete, deliver everything to your nonprofit partner.
They’ll distribute the bags directly to families in need. We encourage student volunteers to stay involved and build lasting relationships with both the nonprofit and the families served.

At our final food drive, Mother’s Day weekend, we gave special cupcakes to all the mothers and grandmothers working hard to provide for their families. One woman – who I will never forget – literally broke into a dance and gave me a massive hug. After that, I can say with complete certainty that she’s part of my community.
— Tommy Buckley (F4F Student Leader)