Become a Food Donor!
Register: click the button below to launch the SG Web App.
Need more information? Stay on this page and look around or send an email to info@SimpleGesture.org.
”I can do that!”
We hear this all the time. At first there may be doubts and questions, then they see how simple it is. That is when we hear “I can do that”.
Here is how it works;
- We give you a bag with a “needs list“ when you register, or just use any bag or box you have for the 1st donation.
- You get an email or text announcing the next pickup event, you simply reply “yes” or “no”, no pressure. Just do this when you want.
- Fill the bag with foods from your pantry or shop for items from the list
- Put it out front at the start time of the event. When we pick it up, we leave you a replacement bag with a ‘needs list’ for next time.
You never have to do it, if it’s not a good month just say “no”. This is just a super convenient way to share food you might have and make a big difference in your community.
“when you fill the bag, you will feel something ”
This is something else we hear all the time.
Giving food is a direct connection to the people in your community that are struggling. As you select the items you'll find yourself thinking about the nutrition and impact that is going into the bag.
Someone will be using that same food to feed their family in just a few days.
Who benefits?
Children are the largest category of people needing your help. They came into this world with the same hopes and dreams we all have, without a proper diet those dreams could turn to low self-esteem and poor health before they ever had a chance.
Families, seniors, and even hard-working people need our help as they struggle to cover all the costs to cover basic needs. Hunger and Food Insecurity impacts people of all ages and of all types.
Your donation will go to Food Banks and Pantries, we let them decide where it goes from there. We just have one policy; "Food should not travel". Your donation will stay in your community, which helps support our goal of 'near zero cost'.
This is important: Most of the food going to hunger relief leads to poor health. Grocery stores donate expiring foods, which at first seems like a great idea. When you realize these expiring foods are mostly high in sugar you will change your mind. Expired bakery items such as cakes, cookies, and muffins along with all that expiring fruit may deliver a lot of calories but that's not helping the way hunger relief organizations might wish you to think.
People relying on food support are two times more likely to develop diabetes and other serious food related health issues. We may be feeding people enough calories, but it is the wrong calories.
More than 80% of the food we provide matches to our needs list stapled to every bag.
Your simple gesture of filling a bag and putting it on your doorstep changes lives.
Donor Options
The most common activity for a donor is to simply leave a bag of shelf-stable panty food on their doorstep every month or two. If always optional, no pressure.
When a donor signs up they are automatically registered to leave a bag of food on their porch. If you prefer to donate a different way, go to your profile and pick from these options;
- Shop Online: Most chapters set up an Amazon or Walmart storefront with targeted items the local pantries need the most.
- Donate Money We can turn $100 into hundreds of meals.
- Self-Deliver: You will receive the pantry location and hours of operation in a text or email. Just drop it off at your convenience.
Many donors will have a 4th option, which is bringing a bag to central location, we call these “Community Circles”. They work great for a business, church, school, club or even a neighborhood.
More information about all these options are provided further down the page.
How it works
Register: click this hyperlink, enter your zip code and find the chapter nearest you. It takes less than 2 minutes to register. Your information will be kept private, we don’t share with anyone. You will never get spam.
Look for an email/text: You will get an email and/or text letting you know when the first event is scheduled.
Answer "yes" or "no": Simply respond to that email/text "yes" or "no". If you say yes a driver will be at your door on that event date within a couple hours from the start time.
Fill a bag; If you have one of our bags, you'll find a "Needs List" stapled to the front. Or, just use any bag or box you happen to have.
Put the bag on your porch before the event start time: The drivers will look near your front door. If you have a locked gate, put it in front of the gate. You can go to your "My Site Page" to add notes about your specific situation.
You will get a new bag! Most chapters provide high quality reusable bags, some even identify the fantastic sponsor that funds the program. The bag will have a "Needs List" and your next pickup date on the front.
If needed, update your info on-line: Every email or text we send you has a link that opens your private "My Site Page". From there you can edit your profile, update your status for an event, see your donation history and other useful topics.
How 'Community Circles' work
As you read through our site you will see us talk about 'leaving a bag of food on your doorstep'. But we have another way that is just as good, we call it a "Community Circle".
A Community Circle is where you bring your bag to some central location. You will receive an email or text a few days before the event as a reminder, and with instructions. You simply reply "Yes" or "no" to let us know if you'll be participating.
These work great for a school, church, private business, public retail store, gated community, senior center or apartment building.