Lawton Community Food Drive
Nov 1 - 23Join neighbors and partners collecting non-perishable food to support Southwest Oklahoma families ahead of the holiday season.
Why We're Filling the Shelves
Food insecurity continues to rise in the state of Oklahoma, with more than one in six households struggling to afford groceries each week. Local pantries are stretched thin as holiday demand surges.
Lawton Community Food Drive unites families, schools, and donors to close the gap. Every can, box, or bag of groceries helps provide stability for kids heading into the winter months.
FAQ: How You Can Help
How can I donate food?
You can schedule a pick-up through our form or by calling (405) 555-1108.
Pick-ups are available in Lawton, Cache, and Elgin only. To make the drive worthwhile, please plan your donation ahead and share the effort with friends or neighbors if possible.
This option requires confirmation on both ends. Volunteers will confirm your time once the request is received, and availability may be limited.
Accepted items:
- Non-perishable, shelf-stable foods such as canned meats, soups, beans, vegetables, pasta, rice, cereal, and peanut butter.
- Please avoid glass containers.
Where do the donations go?
All collected food goes directly to the Lawton Food Bank, our community partner.
If you would rather donate money, the Food Bank can stretch each dollar through bulk purchases, often turning just $1 into several meals for families in need.
Why are we doing this?
With Thanksgiving approaching and SNAP benefits tightening, more Oklahomans are struggling to afford groceries.
Every can, box, or dollar helps local families put steady meals on the table through the winter.
Who is Oklahoma Youth for Change?
We are a nonpartisan, youth-led community platform empowering Oklahomans through civic action, service, and education.
From cleanups to neighborhood food drives, our mission is simple: bring people together to make a real, local difference.
Community Raffle
Give a little extra and you could take home goodies from our partner businesses. Every donation boosts the support reaching neighbors and increases your chances to win.
How to Enter
- One donation = one raffle ticket.
- Each completed food donation, big or small, counts as one entry toward the raffle.
- Schedule a pick-up or drop off your items by November 20 to qualify.
- Include your contact details with the donation so we can notify winners.
- Winners will be announced November 23 during the Volunteer Appreciation Livestream.
Request a Pick-up
Tell us where and when we can safely collect your donation. A confirmation email will follow once a volunteer is assigned.
Select a date between Nov 1 – 21
Want to Volunteer?
Drivers, sorters, and storytellers all make this campaign possible. Share a little time and help neighbors stock their shelves.